The Institute for Medical Research (IMR) is a research institute established in 1946 with goal to provide a unique interface between basic and clinical science.The Centre of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism (CENM) is part of IMR involved into fundamental and applied nutritional research in Serbia and region of West Balkan countries. The Centre is consist of food scientists, nutritional researchers, medical doctors, molecular biologists, pharmacists, biochemists and bioinformatics all of whom are active in basic and applied nutritional research, most advanced country’s studies on nutrition, food and human health. Our research focuses on determining the nutrient requirements necessary to promote well-being for children and adults. Our scientists examine how nutrition plays a role in the prevention of the major diseases affecting modern man today and conditions associated with aging.