Curriculum Vitae · 2026

Lamija Mlaćo Skenderi,MD

Medical Doctor · Specialist Trainee in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Location
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Portrait of Lamija Mlaćo Skenderi, MD
Profile

Professional profile

Medical doctor and specialist trainee in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism with two years of clinical experience, supported by academic teaching, research, and biomedical journal editorial work. Clinical interests include type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, reproductive endocrinology, and adrenal disorders. Recognized for a patient-centered and personalized approach, empathy, clear communication, and commitment to evidence-based clinical research.

Clinical interests

  • Type 2 diabetes and metabolic disease
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Osteoporosis
  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Adrenal disorders

Core strengths

  • Patient-centered, personalized care
  • Empathy and professional communication
  • Academic and research orientation
  • Clinical curiosity and diagnostic reasoning
  • Team-based professional collaboration
Current role

Specialist training

Specialist Trainee in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
Sarajevo, BiH · 2024 — Present
Experience

Academic, research and editorial

Executive Editor
Jan 2023 — Present
Biomolecules and Biomedicine

Contributes to editorial coordination, manuscript handling, and scientific communication activities for an international biomedical journal.

Teaching and Research Assistant
Sep 2022 — Oct 2024
Department of Human Physiology · University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine

Supported teaching activities in human physiology and participated in departmental academic and research work.

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
2016 — 2022
University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine
  • GPA: 9.3 / 10
  • Graduation thesis: Pathophysiological Roles of Aldosterone
  • Award: Silver Badge of the University of Sarajevo for academic excellence
Publications

Selected peer-reviewed work

  1. 1

    Hasić S, Đozo A, Kiseljaković E, Jadrić R, Mlaćo L, Topuz A, Hasić S. Association of triglyceride glucose index as insulin resistance measure and waist to hip ratio in apparently healthy students of University of Sarajevo. Medicinski Glasnik. 2025;22(2):248–252.

    doi: 10.17392/1978-22-02
  2. 2

    Skenderi F, Mlaco L, Mujic M, Vranic S. From BJBMS to Biomolecules and Biomedicine: A new chapter. Biomolecules and Biomedicine. 2025;25(10):2148–2150.

    doi: 10.17305/bb.2025.12867
  3. 3

    Fajkić A, Jahić R, Kurtović A, Mlaćo L, Dervišević A, Bašić H, Mattar L, Kovačević F, Lama K, Ejubović M, Lepara O. Red Cell Distribution Width and Platelet Indices as Inflammatory Parameters in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Kidney Dysfunction. Medicina Fluminensis. 2024;60(2):184–192.

    doi: 10.21860/medflum2024_316191
  4. 4

    Babić N, Valjevac A, Hadžović-Džuvo A, Lepara O, Začiragić A, Dervišević A, Kekić A, Mlaćo L. Human Physiology Practicum. Medicinski fakultet Sarajevo, 2024.

Conferences

Presentations

  • Diagnostic Value of the TRH Stimulation Test
    Oral presentation — 6th Regional Congress of Young Endocrinologists
    Budva, Montenegro · 17–19 April 2026
  • Evaluation of Pituitary Reserve in a Patient with a History of Obstetric Hemorrhage
    Oral presentation — 18th Symposium of Endocrinologists
    Međugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina · 6–8 February 2026
  • Awareness and Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Menopause: A Pilot Study among Women and Physicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Conference presentation
    Novi Sad, Serbia · November 2025
  • Secondary Hypertension: The Importance of Timely Recognition of Primary Aldosteronism
    Oral presentation — 4th Regional Symposium of Endocrinologists with International Participation
    Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina · 10–12 October 2025
  • When PCOS Isn't the Whole Story
    Oral presentation — 5th Regional Symposium of Young Endocrinologists
    Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina · April 2025

Memberships

  • Association of Endocrinologists and Diabetologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Croatian Society for Endocrinology and Diabetology

Languages

  • Bosnian — Native
  • English — Advanced

Award

Silver Badge, University of Sarajevo — for academic excellence during MD studies.