In memoriam: Vladimir Mrša, professor emeritus(1 June 1957 – 15 June 2024)

The progress of research in any scientific field is mostly determined by the work of dedicated and enthusiastic scientists whose high motivation drives the important findings in a particular field.Professor Vladimir Mra was one such scientist -a highly competent and dedicated researcher who has made a remarkable impact in the field of yeast biochemistry and molecular biology.Over more than four decades, his work has contributed significantly to our understanding of the physiological role of yeast-secreted mannoproteins and the molecular mechanisms of cell wall biogenesis.Vladimir Mra passed away on 15 June 2024 at the age of 67 after a courageous battle against cancer.His death came as a shock to many colleagues and friends, as he had actively participated in the Faculty's anniversary celebrations just a month earlier.As usual, he was in a good mood and engaged in discussion about the state of research at the faculty and other recent news with his colleagues.His death is a great loss for the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology and the University of Zagreb, as well as for the many close colleagues who will remember him as a dear friend.