Professor Katarina Vukojević MD, PhD Katarina Vukojević is a Professor of Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology at the School of Medicine, University of Split, and the University of Mostar. She obtained her PhD in 2009 at the School of Medicine, University of Split, Croatia. After studying abroad (2009–2010: Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Medical Genetics and Microbiology, University of Toronto, Canada; 2013–2014: Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Division of Nephrology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, USA), she served as the principal investigator of more than 15 research projects, successfully mentored over 25 PhD candidates, and was the leading author of more than 200 scientific articles. Her research interests focus on congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract, and the close relationship between developmental plasticity and neoplasms. Over the past five years, she has been actively involved in all aspects of professional life at both the University of Split and the University of Mostar, serving as Vice-Dean for Science, Postgraduate Studies, and International Cooperation.