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This webinar will explore the diversity and ecology of cyanobacteria and algae, two groups of essential phototrophic microorganisms that play a central role in primary production, global nutrient cycling, and ecosystem stability. Widely distributed across diverse and often extreme environments, these organisms demonstrate remarkable adaptability through specialized survival strategies. Despite their ecological and scientific importance, cyanobacteria and algae remain relatively understudied, particularly in unique habitats where significant undiscovered diversity is likely to exist. Advancing research in this field is therefore critical for improving our understanding of biodiversity, ecosystem processes, and their applications in environmental monitoring, climate change studies, and biotechnology.
In this webinar, international experts will present current research on the diversity and ecological functions of cyanobacteria and algae across a range of environments, offering multidisciplinary perspectives on their roles in natural and applied systems. Researchers, environmental scientists, and industry professionals are warmly invited to join this session to gain insights into emerging developments and to foster collaboration in this evolving field.
Date: 20 May 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 842 6133 0585
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/microbiolres-1
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Program:
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in CEST | Time in CST Asia |
| Journal Introduction | 2:00 p.m.–2:10 p.m. | 8:00 p.m.–8:10 p.m. |
| Dr. Slađana Popović Dr. Olga Jakovljević Chair Introduction |
2:10 p.m.–2:25 p.m. | 8:10 p.m.–8:25 p.m. |
| Nataša Jovanović Phytoplankton Diversity of the Sava Lake – A Shallow, Urban Water Ecosystem |
2:25 p.m.–2:40 p.m. | 8:25 p.m.–8:40 p.m. |
| Dr. Luka Grbović Application of Benthic Diatoms in Large River Bioassessments |
2:40 p.m.–2:55 p.m. | 8:40 p.m.–8:55 p.m. |
| Dr. Marija Pećić Range Expansion of Skeletonema potamos (C.I.Weber) Hasle in Serbian Lowland Rivers: Evidence of Invasion or Widespread Distribution? |
2:55 p.m.–3:10 p.m. | 8:55 p.m.–9:10 p.m. |
| Dr. Mateus Oliveira Hidden Partnerships: Interactions Between Mosses, Algae and Cyanobacteria in Brazilian Biocrusts |
3:10 p.m.–3:25 p.m. | 9:10 p.m.–9:25 p.m. |
| Ana Milićević Exploring Extremophiles: Cyanobacteria and Diatoms in Thermomineral Environments |
3:25 p.m.–3:40 p.m. | 9:25 p.m.–9:40 p.m. |
| Dr. Vanja Milovanović Charophyte Diversity in Serbia: From First Steps to Modern Scientific Studies |
3:40 p.m.–3:55 p.m. | 9:40 p.m.–9:55 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 3:55 p.m.–4:15 p.m. | 9:55 p.m.–10:15 p.m. |
| Dr. Slađana Popović Dr. Olga Jakovljević Closing of Webinar |
4:15 p.m.–4:20 p.m. | 10:15 p.m.–10:20 p.m. |
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Dr. Slađana Popović (Chair), University of Belgrade, Serbia;
- Dr. Olga Jakovljević (Chair), University of Belgrade, Serbia;
- Nataša Jovanović, University of Belgrade, Serbia;
- Dr. Luka Grbović, University of Belgrade, Serbia;
- Dr. Marija Pećić, University of Belgrade, Serbia;
- Dr. Mateus Oliveira, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil;
- Ana Milićević, University of Belgrade, Serbia;
- Dr. Vanja Milovanović, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
