IntechOpen Program “Rising Stars”
IntechOpen's "Rising Stars" program features conversations with leading experts in various scientific fields. With the aim to inspire and guide the next generation of scientists, these interviews highlight personal stories, share valuable advice, and discuss essential skills for a successful career in science.

Interview Highlights
Adrijana Kekic offers practical advice for young researchers, emphasizing the importance of networking and effective communication. She talks about the benefits of having good mentors and the role of digital platforms in today’s research environment. Adrijana addresses common challenges like overcoming self-doubt and maintaining a positive attitude. She also strongly supports Open Access to make scientific knowledge
available to researchers worldwide.

About Adrijana Kekic, PhD
Dr. Kekic has over 20 years of clinical practice, innovation, and healthcare leadership
experience. As one of the nation’s first Pharmacogenomics Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, she specializes in individualizing medicines through pharmacogenomics implementation at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. As an inventor researcher, and educator, she helps healthcare professionals navigate emerging genomics and artificial intelligence -based technologies to improve healthcare outcomes. In her role of an Assistant Program Director for Community-Based Pharmacy Residency and Outpatient Pharmacy Education, Dr. Kekic mentors young leaders who are changing status quo in today’s pharmacy and medicine.

Visit the Rising Stars Hub to get inspired: https://www.intechopen.com/rising-stars