Ms. Ivana Bogavac is a Research Assistant at the Research and Development Institute “Life Activities Advancement Institute” in Belgrade, Serbia, and a speech and language therapist at the Institute for Experimental Phonetics and Speech Pathology. She holds a Master of Science degree in Speech and Language Pathology from the Faculty for Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade. Her expertise lies in early diagnostics, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of children with developmental and communication disorders. Through her dual professional roles, she has contributed to numerous research and clinical projects focusing on genetic factors influencing speech and language impairments, as well as prenatal and early developmental approaches to speech and language stimulation. Ms. Bogavac has authored and co-authored several scientific papers, reflecting her dedication to evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research emphasizes bridging clinical application with scientific innovation to improve diagnostic precision and therapeutic outcomes. Recognized for her professionalism, academic rigor, and commitment to advancing speech pathology, she has actively participated in professional associations, research initiatives, and knowledge dissemination through conferences and institutional projects. Ms. Bogavac’s contributions to speech and language pathology demonstrate a sustained impact on both research and clinical practice, making her a distinguished candidate for recognition through the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

1. Bogavac, I., Jeličić, L., Marisavljević, M., Ćirović, M., Ðorđević, J., Krgović, I., & Subotić, M. (2025). Language and cognitive features in a girl with Bosch–Boonstra–Schaaf optic atrophy syndrome. Pediatric Reports.

2. Bogavac, I., Jeličić, L., Marisavljević, M., Bošković Matić, T., & Subotić, M. (2023). Arterial presumed perinatal ischemic stroke: A mini review and case report of cognitive and speech-language profiles in a 5-year-old girl. Children.

3. Bogavac, I., Jeličić, L., Ðorđević, J., Veselinović, I., Marisavljević, M., & Subotić, M. (2023). Comparing anxiety levels during the COVID-19 pandemic among mothers of children with and without neurodevelopmental disorders. Children.

4. Jeličić, L., Janković, S., Sovilj, M., Bogavac, I., Drobnjak, A., Dimitrijević, A., & Subotić, M. (2022). Maternal anxiety and its associated factors during the first and second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia: A cross-sectional study. Psychology Research and Behavior Management.

5. Bogavac, I., Jeličić, L., Nenadović, V., Subotić, M., & Janjić, V. (2022). The speech and language profile of a child with Turner syndrome – a case study. Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics.