Our Mission
The Alliance4Life Virtual Research Center (VRC) was established to strengthen scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange among leading health research institutions across Central and Eastern Europe. Our mission is to create a thriving scientific network that empowers researchers, accelerates innovation, and drives societal impact through collaborative health research initiatives.
Governance Structure
The VRC operates under a rotating directorship to ensure shared leadership and diversity of perspectives. The director is elected every three years by the Alliance4Life Board. The current VRC Director is Assoc. Prof. Sergej Pirkmajer from the University of Ljubljana, serving a term until 2028.
Each research department within the VRC also has a dedicated director, who is responsible for driving and organizing collaboration activities, such as webinars, mini-conferences, and collaborative grant proposals.
Evolving Research Focus
The VRC is designed to grow with the needs of its scientific community. If a member of Alliance4Life wishes to establish a new research department, they can submit a New Department Application Form available on the website. Upon approval by the Alliance4Life Board, the department will be officially established, and a director will be appointed to lead its collaborative efforts.