We were delighted to actively participate in and support the 28th Congress of the Society of Chemists and Technologists of Macedonia (SCTM), an event that brought together around 200 participants from 24 countries, including 30 selected students.
World-Class Inspiration
We had the privilege of attending the fascinating plenary lecture delivered by the distinguished Prof. Svetlana Mojsov, PhD, a world-renowned scientist originally from Skopje, entitled “Chemistry Matters: From a Putative Peptide to Effective Medicines for Diabetes and Obesity.”
We express our deepest respect for her longstanding work and historic contribution to science. Through her research on peptide hormones and her key role in identifying the active fragment of GLP-1, she helped establish the scientific foundations for the development of a new class of medicines, including Ozempic and Wegovy, which have transformed the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity and benefited millions of people worldwide.
Prof. Mojsov inspired us not only with her exceptional scientific mind, rigor, and dedication to research, but also with her remarkable humility, integrity, and openness to discussion with younger colleagues and students.
Learning from our professors never truly ends with university studies. At the Congress, we also had the opportunity to hear about numerous research findings presented by our valued clients and partners from research laboratories, academia, and industry across Macedonia.
Successful Presentation by Our Expert Team
Our colleague Hristina Trisheska presented an e-poster based on her master’s thesis, entitled: “Optimization and application of a method for determining the aromatic profile of Macedonian white wines using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.”
Our colleague Julijana Dimzova presented the topic “Comparative evaluation of laboratory-developed and pharmacopeial HPLC methods for cannabinoid quantification,” a study conducted together with colleagues Dimitar Gusheski and Hristina Trisheska as part of the work of the Farmahem Environmental Laboratory.
We extend our sincere congratulations to the Organizing and Scientific Committees for the high professional standards and successful organization of the Congress, as well as to the Institute of Chemistry at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics for its efforts to ensure that Prof. Svetlana Mojsov’s achievements receive the recognition they deserve in Macedonia as well.
We were pleased to have the opportunity for fruitful discussions with fellow professionals, networking, and the exchange of valuable experiences and visions for future development, all against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Ohrid.
