Ivan Avilov

EDUCATION

College / University

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Genetics

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Country

Ukraine

Lab Experience

Comet assay, FISH, qPCR, DNA extraction and purification, SDS-PAGE, molecular cloning, genetic transformation.

Projects / Research

  • 2015 – 2017: “Telomere length measurement with qPCR and qFISH in patients with Diabetes mellitus”, State Institute of Gerontology NAMS of Ukraine
  • 2012 – 2015: “Effect of antibiotic paromomycin compared with kanamycin for selection of transgenic plants”, Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering NAS of Ukraine

Scholarships / Awards

2017 – 2018: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2012 – 2016: Ukrainian State Scholarship for students with excellent studying achievements

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am interested in human gene therapy, which is a powerful tool in personalized medicine. My particular interest is in improving target gene delivery methods and controlling activity of inserted genes.