Gordana Racić holds the position of Scientific Project Manager at Foodscale Hub Novi Sad. She is a Senior Research Associate in the field of Biotechnical Sciences and holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade. Dedicated 15 years to university teaching and research, mentoring students at all levels (BSc, MSc, PhD), while fostering scientific background in plant-microbe interactions, she led and participated in numerous national and international research projects. Her university experience, including research and teaching, has equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully manage and coordinate EU projects.