Indira Memet

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biochemistry

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Country

Romania

Lab Experience

Cell culture techniques, microscopy, western blotting, enzymatic assays (spectrophotometric and zymography), DNA extraction and electrophoresis.

Projects / Research

  • 07/2012 – 06/2013: "Assessment of silicon quantum dots' toxicity on MRC-5 cell line", Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Romania
  • 07/2011 – 09/2011: "Evaluation of hyamine and cocamidopropyl betaine toxicity on the oxidative status of Cyprinus carpio", Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Romania

Publications

  • Memet I, Stan MS, Sima C, Dinischiotu A, "Effects of silicon-based quantum dots on the inflammation process in MRC-5 lung cells", 5th International Congress and 31st Annual Scientific Session of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, Timisoara (Romania), June 5-9, 2013, p 147, ISSN: 1584-5532 (poster)
  • Stan MS, Memet I, Grigoriu C, Dinischiotu A, "Si/SiO2 quantum dots cause cytotoxicity in lung cells through redox homeostasis imbalance", 5th International Congress and 31st Annual Scientific Session of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology, Timisoara (Romania), June 5-9, 2013, p 176, ISSN: 1584-5532 (poster)
  • Scholarships / Awards

    2013 – 2014: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
    2013: 1st prize (B.Sc. and M.Sc. section) at the Scientific Communication Session for Students, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Romania

    SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

    During my graduate studies I hope to increase my understanding of protein biochemistry and gene regulation and learn advanced techniques in molecular biology.