Ima 30 godina kontinuiranog profesionalnog iskustva u Odeljenju za neuroendokrinologiju Klinike za endokrinologiju, dijabetes i bolesti metabolizma, Kliničkog centra Srbije. Član je Evropskog društva za endokrinologiju (ESE), Evropskog neuroendokrinološkog udruženja (ENEA) i Srpskog lekarskog društva. Vanredni je član Akademije medicinskih nauka Srpskog lekarskog društva. Njena klinička istraživanja uglavnom su posvećena adenomima hipofize, hipopituitarizmu i poremećajima sekrecije hormona rasta. Autorka je ili koautorka više od 80 originalnih radova i šest poglavlja u knjigama. Tokom poslednjih 16 godina učestvovala je kao glavni istraživač ili saradnik u devet kliničkih studija. Njena profesionalna misija ostaje dalji razvoj i unapređenje prakse i istraživanja u oblasti neuroendokrinologije.

Učešće u projektima:

• 1994–1996: „Eksperimentalne i kliničke studije u endokrinologiji – endokrina funkcija timusa u humanoj reprodukciji“ i „Neuroendokrina regulacija prednjeg režnja hipofize“, Ministarstvo prosvete, nauke i tehnološkog razvoja Republike Srbije
• 2002–2010: „Nove molekule u regulaciji sekrecije hormona rasta i energetske homeostaze kod ljudi. Molekularna osnova MEN sindroma i endokrino-zavisnih tumora“, Ministarstvo nauke i tehnologije Republike Srbije
• 2011–2023: „Neuroendokrina kontrola sekrecije hormona rasta kod ljudi – novi izazovi. Kontrola energetske homeostaze kod različitih patoloških stanja. Kliničko-patološka korelacija i genetska osnova tumora hipofize i neuroendokrinih tumora“, projekat broj 175033, Ministarstvo nauke i tehnološkog razvoja Republike Srbije
• 2012–2016: „GnRH Deficiency: Elucidation of the Neuroendocrine Control of Human Reproduction“, COST akcija BM1105 (European Cooperation in Science and Technology)
• 2022–2025: „Prediction, prevention and patients’ participation in diagnosis of selected fungal infections (FI): An implementation of novel method for obtaining tissue specimens“, IDEA program, Fond za nauku Republike Srbije

Članstva:

· Srpsko lekarsko društvo (SLD)

· Evropsko neuroendokrinološko udruženje (ENEA)

· Evropsko društvo za endokrinologiju (ESE)

Publikacije:

Sandra Đurđević (rođ. Pekić) je autorka ili koautorka 81 publikacije u međunarodnim časopisima sa recenzijom, koje imaju ukupno 1634 citata i h-indeks 22.

Publikacije:

1.  Gajic I, Kekic D, Jankovic M, Tomic N, Skoric M, Petrovic M, Mitic Culafic D, Opavski N, Ristivojevic P, Krstic Ristivojevic M, Lukovic B. Nature’s Arsenal: Uncovering Antibacterial Agents Against Antimicrobial Resistance. Antibiotics, 2025. (accepted for publication), https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14030253
2. Gajic I, Tomic N, Lukovic B, Jovicevic M, Kekic D, Petrovic M, Jankovic M, Trudic A, Mitic Culafic D, Milenkovic M, Opavski N. A comprehensive overview on antibacterial agents for combating multidrug-resistant bacteria: the current landscape, development, future opportunities, and challenges. Antibiotics, 2025 (accepted for publication), https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14030221
3. McPherson T., Cork M.J., Goodhead C., Michaelis L.J., Flohr C., Petrovic M., Hennessy L., Rajkovic I., Hudson R. A real-world retrospective observational study exploring NHS resource use in England for the management of moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in secondary care for children and adolescents. Pediatric Dermatology. 2023;40(1):50-63.
4. Hudson R.D.A., Ameen M., George S.M.C., Harwood C.A., Weller R.B., Lear J.T., Rout R., Surendranathan T., Petrovic M., Bewley A.P. A Real-World Data Study on the Healthcare Resource Use for Uncontrolled Moderate-to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Secondary Care in the United Kingdom Prior to the Introduction of Biologic Treatment. Clinico Economics and Outcomes Research. 2022;14:167-177.
5. Petrovic MM*, Viana da Silva S, Clement JP, Vyklicky L, Mulle C, González-González IM*, Henley JM*. Metabotropic action of postsynaptic kainate receptors triggers hippocampal long-term potentiation, Nature Neuroscience, 2017 Apr;20(4):529-539. *co-corresponding authors
6. Marco S*, Giralt A*, Petrovic MMǂ, Pouladi MA, Martínez-Turrillas R, Martínez-Hernández J, Kaltenbach LS, Torres-Peraza J, Graham RK, Watanabe M, Luján R, Nakanishi N, Lipton SA, Lo DC, Hayden MR, Alberch J,Wesseling JF, Pérez-Otaño I. (2013). Reversing aberrant GluN3A expression rescues synapse loss and motor and cognitive dysfunction in HD mouse models, Nature Medicine, 2013 Jul 14. doi: 10.1038/nm.3246., *equal contribution, ǂ second author
7. Buchanan KA*, Petrovic MM*, Chamberlain SEL, Marrion NV, Mellor JR. (2010). Facilitation of Long-Term Potentiation by Muscarinic M1 Receptors in the Hippocampus is mediated by inhibition of SK channels. Neuron 68(5):948-963, *equal contribution
8. Petrovic M, Sedlacek M, Horak M, Chodounska H, Ladislav Vyklicky Jr. (2005). 20-oxo-5β-pregnan-3α- ylsulfate is a use-dependent NMDA receptor inhibitor. Journal of Neuroscience. 25(37):8439–8450. This paper was awarded by Czech Neuroscience Society.
9. Lukic J, Ilic S, Zivic R, Mitic S, Savic P, Vukomanovic V and Petrovic M.  Case Report: Adrenal collision tumor composed of oncocytoma pheochromocytoma. Frontiers in Oncology. 15:1554355. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1554355. Accepted for publication.  IF=3.3

Radno iskustvo:

• Februar 2008 – Avgust 2008 Obavezan lekarski staž, Klinički centar Srbije
• Maj 2008 – Jul 2009 Genetska laboratorija Klinike za endokrinologiju, dijabetes i bolesti metabolizma, Klinički centar Srbije
• Oktobar 2009 – Oktobar 2012 Dom zdravlja Zvezdara, Služba za zdravstvenu zaštitu odraslih građana
• od Novembra 2012 Klinika za endokrinologiju, dijabetes i bolesti metabolizma, Klinički centar Srbije

Strani jezici:

Engleski jezik – vrlo dobro poznavanje jezika

Radno iskustvo:

• 2013 redovni profesor Interne medicine na Medicinskom fakultetu od, Univerziteta u Beogradu
• Prof. dr Žarković je načelnik odeljenja za bolesti štitne žliezde Klinike za endokrinologiju u Beogradu
• Vodi i centar za Grejvsovu orbitopatiju, koji je dio EUGOGO (Evropske grupe za Grejvsovu orbitopatiju)

Član je uredništva časopisa više endokrinoloških časopisa i predsjednik Srpskog tiroidnog društva.

Sekretar je Evropske grupe za Grejvsovu orbitopatiju i član European Thyroid Association Guidelines Board. Objavljivao je stručne radove u svim vodećim endokrinološkim časopisima kao što su JCEM, Thyroid, European Journal of Endocrinology i drugi i redovni je recenzent u vodećim endokrinološkim časopisima.

Članstva:

• Srpsko lekarsko društvo 1987, Predsednik endokrinološke sekcije srpskog lekarskog društva 2004-2015.
• ENEA (European Neuroendocrine Association) 1993
• ENETS 2006 –
• ESE 2008 –

Projekti:

1. Učesnik na projektu “Novi molekuli u kontroli lučenja hormona rasta i energetskoj homeostazi u ljudi” i glavni istraživač na projektu: “Molekularne osnove MEN sindroma i endokrino zavisni tumori”, finansiranim od strane Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije (M1717).
2. Učesnik na projektu “Stresom indukovana modulacija funkcije glukokortioidnog receptora”, finansiranom od strane Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije (Bio1654).
3. Učesnik i član konzorcijuma na projektu: “Psychobiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder”, finansiranom od strane Sixth Framework Program Priority Inco – WBC– 509213.

Publikacije:

Oko 100 radova objavljenih u časopisima sa recenzijom; preko 1800 citata; H indeks 18.

1. Popovic V, Damjanovic S, Micic D, Djurovic M, Diguez C, Casanueva F: BLOCKED GROWTH HORMONE-RELEASING PEPTIDE (GHRP-6)-INDUCED GH SECRETION AND ABSCENCE OF THE SYNERGIC ACTION OF GHRP-6 PLUS GH-RELEASING HORMONE IN PATIENTS WITH HYPOTHALAMO-PITUITARY DISCONNECTION; EVIDENCE THAT GHRP-6 MAIN ACTION IS EXERTED AT THE HYPOTHALAMIC LEVEL, J Clin Endocrinol Metab 80: 942-947, 1995.
2. Damjanović SS, Petakov M., Raicević S., Micić D., Marinković J., Diguez C., Casanueva FF., Popović V.: Serum Leptin Levels in Patients With Acromegaly Before and After Correction of Hypersomatotropism by Trans-sphenoidal Surgery. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 85:147-154, 2000.
3. Damjanović SS, Nešković A, Petakov M, Popović V, Vujisić B, Petrović M, Đurović M, Simić M, Pekić S, Marinković J. High output heart failure in patients with newly diagnosed acromegaly. Am J Med 112:610-16, 2002.
4. Damjanović SS, Nešković AN, Petakov M, Popović V, Macut D, Vukojević P, Joksimović M. Clinical Indicators of Biochemical Remission in Acromegaly: Does Incomplete Disease Control Always Mean Therapeutic Failure. Clin Endocrinol 62:410-417, 2005.
5. Damjanović SS, Lalić N, Peško PM, Petakov MS, Jotić A, Miljić D, Lalić KS, Lukić Lj, Djurović M, Djukić VB. Acute Effects of Ghrelin on Insulin Secretion and Glucose Disposal Rate in Gastrectomized Patients. J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 91:2574-2581, 2006.
6. Damjanovic SS, Stojic RV, Lalic NM, Jotic AZ, Macut DP, Ognjanovic SI, Petakov MS, Popovic BM. Relationship between Basal Metabolic Rate and Cortisol Secretion throughout Pregnancy. Endocrine, 35:262-268, 2009.
7. Damjanovic SS, Antic JA, Ilic BB, Cokic BB, Ivovic M, Ognjanovic SI, Isailovic TV, Popovic BM, Bozic IB, Tatic S, Matic G, Todorovic VN, Paunovic I. Glucocorticoid receptor and molecular chaperones in the pathogenesis of adrenal incidentalomas: potential role of reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids. Mol Med, 18:1456-65, 2013.
8. Popovic D, Popovic B, Plecas-Solarovic B, Pešić V, Markovic V, Stojiljkovic S, Vukcevica V, Petrovic I, Banovic M, Petrovica M, Vujisic-Tesic B, Ostojic MC, Ristic A, Damjanovic SS. THE INTERFACE OF HYPOTHALAMIC–PITUITARY–ADRENOCORTICAL AXIS AND CIRCULATING BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE IN PREDICTION OF CARDIOPULMONARY PRFORMANCE DURING PHYSICAL STRESS. Peptides, 47:85–93, 2013.
9. Damjanovic SS, et al.: TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS COMPLEX PROTEIN 1 EXPRESSION IS AFFECTED BY VHL GENE ALTERATIONS AND HIF-1Α PRODUCTION IN SPORADIC CLEAR-CELL RENAL CELL CARCINOMA. Exp Mol Pathol, 101:323-331, 2016.
10. Damjanovic SS, Antić JA, Elezović-Kovacević VI, Dunđerovic DM, Milićević IT, Beleslin-Cokic BB et al.: ARMC5 ALTERATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH SPORADIC NEUROENDOCRINE TUMORS AND MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE NEOPLASIA TYPE 1 (MEN1). J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 105:e4531-e4542, 2020.