Prof. Dr. Eldin Karaiković back in Bosnia and Herzegovina: The knowledge of a world-class spinal surgeon in the service of domestic medicine

Prof. Dr. Eldin Karaiković back in Bosnia and Herzegovina: The knowledge of a world-class spinal surgeon in the service of domestic medicine

Our long-time member and one of the former presidents of BHAAAS, prof. Dr. Eldin Karaiković, is coming to Bosnia and Herzegovina again. After participating in the knowledge transfer project and the 17th BHAAAS Days, prof. Dr. Karaiković is coming this time as a lecturer at the 4th Congress of Orthopedists and Traumatologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina with international participation, which will be held from November 12 to 14 at the Holiday Hotel in Sarajevo.

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Great recognition for prof. Dr. Ismar Volić: TEDx lecture chosen as TED Editor's Pick

Great recognition for prof. Dr. Ismar Volić: TEDx lecture chosen as TED Editor's Pick

TEDx lecture by Prof. Dr. Ismar Volić's "The Hidden Math That Shapes Democracy" was chosen as a TED Editor's Pick, a prestigious award that, according to available estimates, only receives about 0.2 percent of TEDx lectures.

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Mahira Tanović, MD  appointed president of the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons

Mahira Tanović, MD appointed president of the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons

Mahira Tanović, MD, member and former president of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), has been appointed president of the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYSSPS).

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Knowledge from the Diaspora in the Service of the Domestic Healthcare System: The Professional Engagement of Dr. Svjetlana Lozo in Mostar

Knowledge from the Diaspora in the Service of the Domestic Healthcare System: The Professional Engagement of Dr. Svjetlana Lozo in Mostar

Dr. Svjetlana Lozo, a member of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian-American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) and one of the mentors in the BHAAAS Student Program, continuously contributes to the connection of health professionals from the diaspora with colleagues and institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. During her stay at the JU Cantonal Hospital "Dr. Safet Mujić" Mostar, she transferred modern knowledge and practical experience in the field of gynecology and urogynecology, contributing to the improvement of the professional capacities of local doctors and the quality of healthcare for patients.

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Through the fairy tale "The Twins," Prof. Dr. Emira Švraka presents a story about the power of diversity and togetherness.

Through the fairy tale "The Twins," Prof. Dr. Emira Švraka presents a story about the power of diversity and togetherness.

Prof. Dr. Emira Švraka, head of the Mental Health Symposium held as part of the international conference "BHAAAS Days," has dedicated her long-standing professional and social engagement to advancing the rights, visibility, and quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

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Dr. Mahira Tanović Appointed President of the National Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dr. Mahira Tanović Appointed President of the National Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mahira Tanović, MD, FACS, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than twenty years of professional experience in New York. She is a member and former President of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS) and has been appointed President of the National Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a professional organization operating at the national level.

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Prof. Dr. Nedžad Haračić: Air Pollution Remains One of the Biggest Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prof. Dr. Nedžad Haračić: Air Pollution Remains One of the Biggest Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Air pollution continues to be one of the most serious public health challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with long-term consequences for the health of the population, especially in urban areas. On this topic, Prof. Dr. Nedžad Haračić, a long-time expert in the field of air quality control and a new member of BHAAAS, spoke for Hayat TV.

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Zlatan Akšamija: We Are No Longer Educated on How Knowledge Is Acquired; Our Natural Curiosity Is Atrophying

Zlatan Akšamija: We Are No Longer Educated on How Knowledge Is Acquired; Our Natural Curiosity Is Atrophying

Prof. Dr. Zlatan Akšamija was recently elected President of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS), succeeding Dr. Adnan Begović in this role. As a teenager, he fled war-torn Bosnia and Herzegovina with his family to the United States, where he now lives and has built his academic career. His doctoral dissertation, “Thermal Effects in Semiconductor Materials and Devices,” was supported by a scholarship from the U.S. Department of Energy.

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