Our research associate Andrijana Radović presented a poster at the 2nd Regional Congress HDIR–MOKAD–SDIR (HMS2RC) and the 8th Meeting of the Croatian Association for Cancer Research (HDIR-8), held in Zagreb, Croatia, on 4–5 November 2026.
The poster, titled “Multivariate profiling of routine laboratory parameters reveals coordinated systemic patterns across colorectal neoplasia”, was authored by Andrijana Radović, Janja Rašović, Damir Muhović, Aleksandra Klisic, Aleksandar Kujović, Batrić Vukčević and Maša Ždralević.
The study examined whether routine blood tests, which almost every patient already has, show a recognizable pattern in colorectal cancer. Instead of looking at single parameters, the team analyzed them together. Patients with colorectal cancer showed a combined pattern of anemia and inflammation, and both components were independently associated with the disease. Inflammatory changes were already present at the adenoma (precancerous) stage, while the anemia pattern appeared only in cancer. Because these tests are inexpensive and widely available, such patterns could help with colorectal cancer risk assessment.
This was Andrijana’s very first poster presentation and presenting at a congress for the first time is always a special experience. It is a chance to share your work, answer questions and learn from colleagues. Here’s to new challenges ahead!
