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Our team

Driven by Curiosity. Grounded in Science.

We investigate how advanced materials interact with living systems, advancing knowledge in nanosafety, environmental health, and responsible innovation.

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Prof. Dr. Damjana Drobne

Founder & CEO

"Our vision is to shape a future where engineered materials and chemicals are designed, used, and regulated with a deep understanding of their interactions with life."
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Damjana Drobne, PhD

Group leader, Full professor

Toxicology | Nanoscience| Environmental science

damjana.drobne@bf.uni-lj.si

T: +386 1 320 3375

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Sara Novak, PhD

Assistant professor, Researcher

Ecotoxicology | environmental Biology | Microscopy

sara.novak@bf.uni-lj.si

T: +386 1 320 3383

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Veno Kononenko, PhD

Assistant professor, Researcher

Cytotoxicology | Cell biology | Biochemistry

veno.kononenko@bf.uni-lj.si

T: +386 1 320 3383

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Sara Michelini, PhD

Assistant Researcher

Cytotoxicology | Immunology | Cell biology

sara.michelini@bf.uni-lj.si

T: +386 1 320 3383

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Valentina Perc, Msc

PhD Student, Researcher

Ecotoxicology | Environmental biology| Ecology

valentina.perc@bf.uni-lj.si

T: +386 1 320 3383

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Špela Saje, MSc

PhD Student, Researcher

Cytotoxicology | Molecular biology | Biochemistry

spela.saje@bf.uni-lj.si

T: +386 1 320 3383

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Tina Petrišič, MSc

PhD Student, Researcher

Ecotoxicology | Microscopy| Environmental biology

tina.petrisic@bf.uni-lj.si

T: +386 1 320 3383

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Let’s collaborate on safer materials.

Interested in collaboration, research projects, or scientific exchange? We would love to hear from you.

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Let’s collaborate on safer materials.

Interested in collaboration, research projects, or scientific exchange? We would love to hear from you.

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Innovative
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Sustainable
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Impactful
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Let’s collaborate on safer materials.

Interested in collaboration, research projects, or scientific exchange? We would love to hear from you.