Katarina Harasimov

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Novi Sad, Department of Biology and Ecology

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Biology

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Country

Serbia

Lab Experience

Basic laboratory techniques in the field of molecular biology (PCR, gel electrophoresis, molecular cloning, chromatography etc.).

Projects / Research

10/2014 – 09/2015: Dormancy Base project— The main goal of this project was to build a comprehensive database of gene and protein expression during the dormant stage of a variety of animals, with a special focus on Class Insecta. Project under supervision of PhD Zeljko Popovic, Laboratory for Biochemistry, Department of Biology and Ecology, University of Novi Sad

Scholarships / Awards

2015 – 2016: DAAD Study Scholarship for Graduate Studies
2013 – 2015: Scholarship of the Foundation for Awarding and Encouraging Progress of Gifted Students, Young Scientists and Artists of the University of Novi Sad
2012 – 2013: Student Scholarship of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

In my opinion, the development of a normal animal organism from a single cell represents one of the most spectacular phenomena in biology. I am highly interested in communication between cells, gene expression patterns, as well as the intricacy of epigenetic control during development. Undoubtedly, I am coming to the Max Planck Research School with an open mind, eager to accept new ideas and proposals. I am looking forward to the upcoming laboratory training, and learning more about fascinating research that lies at the edge of known science. I hope that by the end of my studies here I will be able to conduct independent research, allowing me to make a true contribution to science and knowledge.