Education

• 1994. – Master of Pharmacy – Medical Biochemist, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
• 2000. – Completed specialization in Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
• 2012. – Completed subspecialization in Laboratory Endocrinology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade
• From 2015 – Doctoral studies at the Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Belgrade

Work Experience

• 2000–2007. – Specialist in Medical Biochemistry, Center for Clinical-Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica
• 2007–2015. – Head of the Department of Laboratory Endocrinology and Specific Markers, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica
• 2010/2011–2022/2023. – Professional Associate for the Medical Biochemistry course, Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Podgorica
• 2015–2020. – Director of the Center for Clinical-Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Center of Montenegro, Podgorica
• Since 2020 – Director of the Laboratory at Poliklinika Moj Lab, Podgorica

Areas of Expertise

• Comprehensive medical laboratory diagnostics
• Laboratory diagnostics of endocrine disorders
• Interpretation of laboratory results in a clinical context
• Diagnosis and monitoring of metabolic and chronic diseases
• Assessment of cardiometabolic risk and organ functional status
• Application of advanced biochemical and immunological analytical technologies
• Standardization, validation, and continuous improvement of laboratory methods
• Quality management and alignment of laboratory processes with international standards
• Consultative work aimed at optimizing diagnostics and therapy
• Direct work with patients and expert interpretation of laboratory results
• Implementation of innovations and modern advancements in laboratory medicine

Memberships

• Montenegrin Society of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
• European Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
• European Confederation for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (EC4)

Foreign Languages

• English
• Italian language

Publications and References

• Gligorović N. “Markers of Thyroid Autoimmunity.” Yugoslav Medical Biochemistry. 2006;25(4):373–379.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Antunović T, Gabdullina E. “Impact of Thyroid Dysfunction on Serum Markers for Kidney Function.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2009;47.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Dragnjić S, Božović D, Antunović T. “Association of Serum Ferritin and Soluble Transferrin Receptor with Coronary Atherosclerosis.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2011;49.
• Božović D, Dragnjić S, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Antunović T. “Myeloperoxidase Level and Other Markers in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2011;49.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Samardžić M, Popović N, Popović-Samardžić M. “Seasonal Variation of Neonatal Thyrotropin Values.” Biochemia Medica. 2012;22(2).
• Antunović T, Stefanović A, Ratković M, Gledović B, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Božović D, Ivanišević J, Prostran M, Stojanov M. “High Uric Acid and Low Superoxide Dismutase as Predictors of Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients.” International Urology and Nephrology. 2013;45(4):1111–1119.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Đogo A, Kavačić S, Antunović T. “Insulin Resistance, Dyslipidemia and C-Reactive Protein Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” Biochimica Clinica. 2013;37:314.
• Samardžić M, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Popović N, Popović-Samardžić M. “Newborn Screening Program for Congenital Hypothyroidism in Montenegro.” Paediatrics Today. 2013;9(2):158–162.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Nikolić V, Djogo A, Kalimanovska Spasojević V. “First-Trimester Reference Intervals for Thyroid Hormones.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2014;52(11).
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Barać I, Pantović S, Nikolić V, Boljević J. “Maternal Serum Free Beta-hCG and PAPP-A in Early Pregnancy.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2014;52:1553.
• Antunović T, Ratković M, Gligorović-Barhanović N. “Correlation Between Calcium-Phosphorus Product and CKD Risk Factors.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2014;52.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N. “Present and Future of Laboratory Diagnostics in Montenegro.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2015;53.
• Klisić A, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Božović D, Jovanović M, Kavačić N. “Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin and Sex Steroids in Overweight Postmenopausal Women.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2015;53.
• Jovanović M, Kavačić N, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Škerović V, Klisić A. “Cystatin C in Healthy Middle-Aged Adults and Cardiometabolic Parameters.” Journal of Health Sciences. 2016;6(2):105–111.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Boljević J, Kavačić S. “Age-Related Vitamin D Deficiency and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2016;54(10).
• Ceriotti F, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Kostovska I, Kotiška K, Perich Alsina MC. “Harmonisation of the Laboratory Testing Process.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2016;54(12)–e363.
• Antunović T, Stefanović A, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Miljković M, Radunović D, Ivanišević J, Prelević V, Bulatović N, Ratković M, Stojanov M. “Prooxidant–Antioxidant Balance and Mortality in Haemodialysis Patients.” Renal Failure. 2017;39(1):491–499.
• Ratković M, Radunović D, Prelević V, Đogo A, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Antunović T, Bulatović N, Gledović B, Basic Jukic N. “Testosterone and Cardiovascular Risk in Haemodialysis Patients.” Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation. 2017;32(Suppl 3).
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Antunović T, Stanić N. “Test Ordering Practice in Emergency Department.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2017;55.
• Antunović T, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Barać I. “CA 19-9 Assay Discrepancy: Case Report.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2017;55.
• Šimundić AM, Filipi P, Vrtarić A, Miler M, Nikolac Gabaj N, Kocsis A, Avram S, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Bulo A, Cadamuro J, et al. “OTC Drugs and Laboratory Test Results Awareness in Europe.” Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2018;57(2):183–194.
• Karišić M, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Vulović T, Simić D. “Postoperative Pain and Stress Response in Children.” Acta Clinica Croatica. 2019;58(2):274–280.
• Gligorović-Barhanović N, Antunović T, Kavačić S, Đogo A, Kalimanovska Spasojević V. “Age-Related Changes of Thyroid Function Tests.” Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 2019;38(1):22–32.
• Jaksić M, Martinović M, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Antunović T, Nedović-Vuković M. “Obesity, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Children.” Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2019;32(9):951–957.
• Stanić N, Antunović T, Gligorović-Barhanović N. “Sodium and Potassium Intake in Montenegro.” Clinica Chimica Acta. 2019;493.
• Jaksić M, Martinović M, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Antunović T, Nedović-Vuković M. “IGF-1, Insulin Resistance and Obesity in Children.” Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2021;34(3):301–309.
• Prelević V, Antunović T, Radunović D, Gligorović-Barhanović N, Gledović B, Bulatović N, Ratković M, Basic Jukić N. “Malnutrition Inflammation Score Predicts Mortality in Haemodialysis Patients.” International Urology and Nephrology. 2022;54(3):695–700.
• Vuksanović M, Kavarić J, Rakić LJ, Gligorović Barhanović N. Interpretation of Laboratory Tests. 3rd edition. Podgorica: Pobjeda; 2008. XII, 424 pp. ISBN 978-86-309-0270-3.

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