Antonia Šurković

EDUCATION

College / University

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience

Country

Croatia

Lab Experience

EEG data preprocessing and analysis, cockroach and earthworm electrophysiological recordings, sensory stimulation and action potential analysis, gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, DNA/RNA/plasmid extraction, PCR, ELISA, protein purification, Western blotting, flow cytometry, spectrophotometry, β-galactosidase activity assays, bacterial culture, inoculation and isolation, bacteriophage plaque assays, immunohistochemistry, antibiotic susceptibility testing, physiological growth and fermentation assays, fluorescent and light microscopy, basic programming in Python (LIF/CROS models, network criticality), SPSS, ImageJ image analysis

Projects / Research

2026: Bachelor’s Thesis, “Age-related Differences in EEG Biomarkers in Psychotic Patients: Increased Gamma Power and Theta-band Excitation-Inhibition Ratio”, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Scholarships / Awards

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My primary scientific interest is understanding the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and why certain neuronal populations become particularly vulnerable to degradation. I am fascinated by how different forms of cellular stress interact with our body and influence neuronal function and vulnerability. The diverse and often unpredictable nature of neurodegenerative diseases, together with their significant and devastating impact on patients and their families, motivates my interest in contributing to the field. In particular, I hope to contribute to research aimed at identifying reliable biomarkers for early and accurate diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases, enabling earlier intervention and better patient outcomes.