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The BloodRheoApp project implementation enabled purchase of new equipment required for analysis of blood biochemical and rheological characteristics. The procured equipment includes Roche cobas c111 automated analyzer for clinical chemistry and homogeneous immunoassays, as well as additional parts for Haake Mars 40 rheometer – consisting of specialized rotors, lower plate, DuNoüy ring, temperature control adapter, cups.
The equipment has been delivered to the Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad and successfully used in BloodRheoApp research.
Two workshops intended for healthcare professionals were organized by the Faculty of Medicine Osijek and the Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad. The workshop “Application of Rheology in Clinical Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine in Osijek provided an overview of the latest insights into the rheological properties of blood and their role in the physiology and pathology of the cardiovascular system. Using a science‑popular approach, the fundamental principles of rheology and their diagnostic and prognostic significance were presented.
A workshop “Rheological Characteristics of Blood and the Risk of Thrombosis: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Clinical Practice” held at the Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad explored how blood rheological properties—including viscosity, erythrocyte deformability, and microcirculation, contribute to the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying thrombosis. It bridged these concepts with clinical practice by highlighting their diagnostic and prognostic relevance and discussing how rheological insights can support risk assessment and cardiovascular disease prevention. The event was attended by healthcare professionals, as well as researchers in the field of biomedical sciences.
The implementation of the BloodRheoApp project facilitated comprehensive scientific research focused on improving the understanding of risk factors associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases. The findings were used to create a smartphone-optimized digital application that offers personalized hydration recommendations for adults, accessible at https://bloodrheoapp.mf.uns.ac.rs/app/
The BloodRheoApp Project Closing Event, held on April 14, 2026, at the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad, brought together numerous representatives from the healthcare sector, the research community, and other interested participants. The event offered teams from the partner institutions—the Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad and the Faculty of Medicine Osijek—the opportunity to present their key achievements, completed deliverables, and project outputs, as well as to outline the anticipated impact of the BloodRheoApp project.
