Research activities Research Programmes U Research and development projects International projects Student projects AllResearch programmes - completedResearch programmes - ongoing Influence of nutrition and functional food on health parameters (Internal research program). P5-0443 KINSPO – Kinesiology for movement performance and musculoskeletal injury prevention in sport I0-0035 – Infrastructure group of University of Primorska P4-0092 – Animal Health, Environment and Food Safety P3-0003 – Development and evaluation of new approaches to cancer treatment P5-0147 – KINESIOLOGY OF MONOSTRUCTURAL, POLYSTRUCTURAL AND CONVENTIONAL SPORTS P1-0386 – Conservation biology, from molecules to ecosystem AllResearch and development projects - completedResearch and development projects - ongoing Bilateral project ARIS SLO-BIH: Effects Of Wearing Different School Bags On Kinematic Gait Parameters In Children Ages 8-12 EQI-TRAIN Establishing scientific foundations for eccentric quasi-isometric resistance training MOJ IZZIV III Interdisciplinarni pristop pri obravnavi prekomerno hranjenih otrok in mladostnikov s poudarkom na dvigu zdravstvene pismenosti cele družine V5-2301 Z znanostjo do medalje: pregled medicinske, prehranske in psihološke podpore olimpijske ekipe SiZDRAV Sinergija med zdravjem, delom in izobraževanjem V3-2305 Implementing the concept of 24-hour movement behaviours as a determinant of health into the Slovenian environment (GIB24) BI-RS/23-25-039 Sustainable food for healthy future Optimization of strategies for the prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (Internal postdoctoral project) J5-4572 Development of a digital education standard in higher education for ensuring equity and accessibility in digital education (Basic project ARIS) J5-3111 e@ser | Secure use of smart devices among the elderly: Towards education-based cybercrime prevention (Basic project ARIS) Development of innovative approached to assessment of force-velocity-power profiles as a foundation for athletic training design (National project) Optimisation of current guidelines for carbohydrate intake during endurance exercise (National project) IZO-STAR – Flywheel exercise for preventing the decline of motor function of the elderly RAVNOTEZ – Assessing balance with quantifying transient behavior of postural sway: from validation to practical application (internal post-doctoral position) V4-2004: Management strategies and control of Salmonella Infantis infections in broiler flocks (CRP project ARIS) CARE FOR LIFE ENERGY AND A HEALTHY BODY IN MATURE YEARS (National project) E-centre for tracking and preventing athletic injuries in Slovenia (National project) EXPLOREDU: System for the identification, management and re-use information on educational events and freely accessible educational content in Slovenia and the world (National project) EU MENU Slovenia – Support to National Dietary Surveys in Compliance with the EU Menu methodology – fourth support (National project) The influence of differently filled glycogen stores on the hydration status (and body composition) of athletes (National project) GUEST UP (National project) – HOSTING FOREIGN EXPERTS AND PROFESSORS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PRIMORSKA – GUEST UP J4-7608 Control of contamination of poultry meat with campylobacters in slaughterhouse (Basic project ARRS) V5-1507: Nursing as a scientific discipline in Slovenia: An internationally comparable secondary and tertiary education system in nursing care as the foundation of research and scientific contribution to the sustainable development of society (CRP project) Z2-7257 Postdoc project ARRS – Development of algorithms for antimicrobial drug discovery and reduction of antimicrobial resistance L3 – 0129 Cell-free nucleic acids in diagnosis of coronary atherosclerosis (Applied project) J7-9743 The impact of health care on the quality of life of elderly people: The influence of incontinence and impaired mobility on functionary of elderly people (Basic project ARRS) J5-4281 »RAZKORAK« Longitudinal study in competence potential of university graduates and a gap between graduates’ competences and labour market requirements in technology, education and health (Basic project ARRS) J1-6734 Lightweight alloys based on aluminium as materials with increasing potential in transport industry (Basic project ARRS) Multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of obesity (Self-financed project) M1-0151 Molecular detection of the consequences of the effects of biological weapon and toxins with long-term activity (CRP project) Interdisciplinary approach in dealing with over-fed children and adolescents (National project) Bilateral project ARRS SLO-USA: Motor control study of selected work tasks with the aim to develop ergonomic and kinesiological measures in case of low back pain Bilateral project ARRS SLO-SRB: Innovative fermentation of cereals and pseudocereals for functional bakery products Bilateral project ARRS SLO-SRB: New dietary food product for physically active people Bilateral project ARRS SLO-SRB: Effects of accelerated growth in children and of ageing in elderly on kinesthetic sense – the importance for functional movement SCHOOL POT (National project) J3-2277 Combination of Electrogene Immune Therapy with Interleukin-12 and Irradition for Treatment of Experimental Tumors (Basic project ARRS) J3-2218 Detection of Prostethic Infection at Revision Arthroplasty (Basic project ARRS) J3-6796 Translational oncology: development and validation of immunogene therapy with Interleukin-12 combined with surgery for canine cancers of the oral cavity and skin (Basic project ARRS) J3-4211 Antiangiogenic gene therapy of cancer using electroporation and magnetic nanoparticles as targeted delivery systems (Basic project ARRS) J3-4259 Preparation and validation of therapeutic plasmids without selection gene for antibiotic resistance for cancer gene therapy using inducible and tissue-specific promoters (Basic project ARRS) J3-8209 Bilirubin as a protective factor against the development of chronic degenerative diseases: serum biomarker and pharmacological modulation (Basic project ARRS) Promotion of activities to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risks at work (National project) INOVUP – Innovative Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (National project) InoTeZ – Innovative with technology to knowledge (National project) AllInternational projects - completedInternational projects - ongoing Upskilling coaches for children’s motor skill development PETIT Equality in social and professional recognition of nurses: A longitudinal, international comparison on the status and evolution of social and professional recognition of European nurses EQUANU TeachHealthtiID: Developing a Higher Education Curriculum in SET Teaching for the Health Protection and Promotion of Intellectually Disabled Individuals Implementation Of Nurse Professional Competence Scale in Nursing profession in Croatia and Slovenia (Bilateral project SLO-CRO) VALCER Waste recovery: potential of using the cherry core (EU PROJ/IPV/ID&I/00) DIG-IT: Digital Education Initiatives and Timely Solutions (ERASMUS+) PreconNet: PRECONCEPTION HEALTH OF YOUTH, bridging the gap in and through education (ERASMUS+) DeMoPhaC: Development of a model for nurses’ role in interprofessional pharmaceutical care” (ERASMUS+) SURFUNCTI Controlled surface structuring and surface functionalisation af advanced biomedical titanium alloys for orthopaedic implants (MNT-ERA.NET II) EATMOT Psycho-social motivations associated with food choices and eating practices INTEGRA: Cross border network for migrant women : sexual and reproductive health and social integration (INTERREG SLO-ITA 2014-2020) ALMICROBHOL – EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION ON GUT MICROBIOTA COMPOSITION IN ADULTS (ERAB GRANT) CO.N.S.E.N.SO: »COmmunity Nurse Supporting Elderly iN a changing SOciety« (Model of care for elderly in Alpinespace) EP4Bio2Med European network for development of electroporation-based technologies and treatments – Acronym (COST action) TRAFOON – Traditional Food Network to improve the transfer of knowledge for innovation (EU 7th Framework Programme) TRANS2CARE Transregional Network for Innovation and Technology Transfer to Improve Health Care (INTERREG SLOVENIA – ITALY 2007 – 2013) AllStudent projects - completed PKP: SMOOTHIE – Smoothie for health PKP: SAMOKATETERIZACIJA – SELF-CATHETERIZATION, integrative development of devices PKP: FONDA – Culinary Tips for Cooking Healthy Fish and Cooking Recipes for the Fish Farm FONDA ŠIPK: SRCE – The plan to improve the lifestyle of coronary patients PKP: LEPA – Designing a model for promoting sustainable development of physical activities in the local environment PKP: GLINDEX – Development and testing of new products with suitable glycemic index for patients with diabetes PKP: KREPKO – Influence of kefir consumption on metabolic syndrome indicators PKP: MEDEX – The effects of royal jelly on systemic inflammation PKP: SACYC – Designing guidelines for preventing injuries during cycling PKP: ČILI – Chili analysis PKP: DIETA – The influence of low carbon hydroatate nutrition on health indicators ŠIPK: GibKoP – Holistic approaches to active and healthy aging: Moving and cognitive activity and nutrition ŠIPK: FUNKCIONAL – The possibility of using useful discards of food and waste of primary processing for the preparation of functional foods ŠIPK: PREDEL – Interdisciplinary care for occupational health in micro and small companies in Littoral region ŠIPK: ŽIVSLOG – The influence of lifestyle on health of young athletes ŠIPK: PROZ-SIPO – Health promotion for slovenian police PKP: PROICECREAM – Development and testing of ice cream with the addition of probiotic microbial cultures PKP: ZdravDIH – Integral breathing to promote healthy lifestyle patterns PKP: HIPDY – Development and validation of mobile measurement system for muscular capacity ŠIPK: OKOUČINKOVIT – Preparing a model for evaluating sustainable development and the environmental efficiency of educational institutions ŠIPK: PONO – Development of the platform intended to reduce the football injuries ŠIPK: ESPOS – E-center for sport injuries in Slovenia PKP: SMILJ – Characterization of H. italicum and study of the effects of H. italicum products on oxidative stress and inflammation Research Research Equipment Major Publications