Molecular Biology (MSc/PhD)

Polya Vutova

EDUCATION

College / University

International First Level Degree "Job Creation Oriented Biotechnology", Universita degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biotechnology
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Country

Bulgaria

Lab Experience

Techniques in cell and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology

Projects / Research

  • 2003: Three-month summer project on the identification of possible PARP interactors via yeast two-hybrid screening, Centre of Applied Genetics, BOKU, Vienna, Austria.
  • 2004: Three-month summer project on the interference of Toxoplasma gondii with the NF-kappaB signaling system of its host cell, Institute for Medical Microbiology, Georg-August University, Göttingen, Germany.
  • 2005: Six-month project on the inhibition of death receptor-induced apoptosis in type I cells by Toxoplasma gondii, Department of Medical Microbiology, Georg August University Göttingen, Germany.

Publications

Vutova P, Gross U, Lüder CG (2005) Inhibition of death receptor-induced apoptosis in type I cells by Toxoplasma gondii. Abstract. Second Joint Conference of DGHM and VAAM, 25th-28th September, Göttingen, Germany

Scholarships / Awards

2005 – 2006: Stipend International Max Planck Research School
2003 – 2005: Erasmus scholarship

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

Host-pathogen interactions, immunomodulation and signaling interference both in infection and different pathological situations.