U subotu 22.11.2025. održan je Simpozijum “22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Symposium“, u Institutu za molekularnu genetiku i genetičko inženjerstvo, Univerzitet u Beogradu.
Zahvaljujemo se svim predavačima, među kojima su bili istraživači, lekari I logoped sa dugogodišnjim iskustvom u istraživanju i dijagnostici sindroma delecije 22q11.2, koji je povezan sa visokim rizikom za razvoj neurorazvojnih poremećaja. Takođe, od srca se zahvaljujemo i mamama dece sa sindromom delecije 22q11.2, koje su sa prisutnima podelile svoja iskustva, dileme, izazove, ali i radosti svakodnevnog života sa svojom decom.
Posebno nas je dirnula prilika da čujemo jednog divnog dečaka sa apsolutnim sluhom kako svira klavir, još jednom potvrđujući koliko su mogućnosti i potencijali dece izuzetni i jedinstveni.
Hvala svima koji su prisustvovali i doprineli da ovaj događaj bude toliko poseban.
Posebnu zahvalnost dugujemo IBRO organizaciji na podršci koja nam omogućava da i nakon projekta STREAMLINE nastavimo da gradimo zajednicu, razmenjujemo iskustva i pružamo podršku roditeljima i deci. dr Danijela Stanićavljević Ninković, članica STREAMLINE tima, dobila je #IBROSpeakerSupport grant za organizovanje ovog Simpozijuma.
Međunarodna organizacija za istraživanje mozga (IBRO) je globalna asocijacija neuroloških društava, osnovana 1961. godine, koja ima za cilj da promoviše i podrži razvoj neuronauke širom sveta kroz obuke, obrazovanje, istraživanja, aktivnosti na širenju znanja i angažovanju javnosti, kao i kroz objavljivanje dva naučna časopisa – Neuroscience i IBRO Neuroscience Reports.
Radujemo se nastavku saradnje i budućim aktivnostima usmerenim na podršku porodicama i unapređenje razumevanja sindroma delecije 22q11.2.
On Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, the “22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Symposium” was held at the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade.
We extend our gratitude to all speakers — researchers, medical doctors, and a speech therapist with extensive experience in studying and diagnosing 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a condition associated with a high risk of neurodevelopmental disorders. We are also sincerely grateful to the mothers of children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, who shared their personal stories, challenges, uncertainties, and joys of raising their children.
A particularly touching moment was the piano performance by a wonderful boy with absolute pitch, reminding us once again of the unique strengths and remarkable potential of every child.
We thank all attendees who contributed to making this event truly meaningful.
Special thanks go to IBRO for their support, which enables us to continue building our community, sharing knowledge, and supporting families even after the STREAMLINE project.
Dr Danijela Stanićavljević Ninković, a member of the STREAMLINE team, received the #IBROSpeakerSupport grant for organizing this symposium.
The International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) is a global association of neuroscience societies, founded in 1961. Its mission is to promote and support the advancement of neuroscience worldwide through training, education, research, public engagement activities, and the publication of two scientific journals — Neuroscience and IBRO Neuroscience Reports.
We look forward to continuing our efforts and future initiatives dedicated to supporting families and advancing the understanding of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.