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Education
- M.S. in Biology, Saint Petersburg State University, 2026 (expected)
- B.S. in Biology, Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, 2024
- Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Levels (A-Levels), 2019
Relative profficiency in specialised skills
Scale Labels (1–10, self assessed):
- 1–2: Theoretical comprehension
- 3–4: Successful execution (1-2 documented instances)
- 5–6: Repeated independent execution (5+ documented instances)
- 7–8: Advanced proficiency
- 9–10: Methodological mastery
Relative Depth of Discipline Understanding
Scale Labels (1–10, self assessed):
- 1–2: Foundational knowledge (understanding basics, theory)
- 3–4: Confident command of fundamentals, practical application
- 5–6: Deep understanding, analysis of subject-related articles
- 7–8: Advanced level, independent research/development
- 9–10: Published works, peer recognition as a domain expert
Recent work experience
Summer 2025: TEM laboratory practice
- Institute of Cytology RAS
- Duties included: Tissue preparation, Ultratome manipulation
- Supervisor: Dmitry S. Bogolyubov, Ph.D., D.Sc., Principal Investigator
Fall 2024: Confocal microscopy laboratory practice
- Institute of Cytology RAS
- Duties included: Tissue preparation, Microscope manipulation
- Supervisor: Irina O. Bogolyubova, Ph.D., D.Sc., Leading Researcher
Confocal microscope Leica TCS SP5.
Core Technical Proficiencies:
Confocal Microscopy
- Operated Leica TCS SP5 broadband system with 40× oil immersion objectives
- Acquired Z-stacks (1.5μm steps) using multi-laser excitation (405/488/633nm)
- Performed multi-channel imaging (DAPI, Alexa Fluor 488/633)
Tissue Processing & Staining
- Mouse ovarian follicle isolation via micro-dissection
- Cumulus cell extraction and PFA fixation protocols
- IHC Protocols
- Triton X-100 membrane permeabilization optimization
- Multi-target IF staining (primary/secondary antibody cocktails)
- DAPI nuclear counterstaining with Vectashield mounting
Antibody Validation & Optimization
- Titrated antibody concentrations (SC35, ATRX, nucleolin, coilin)
- Implemented blocking with fetal serum to reduce non-specific binding
- Validated antibody performance in frozen vs. fresh specimens
Work experience before 2024 (Bachelor Degree)
- Summer 2023: Field practice in a National Park
- Valdaysky National Park
- Duties included: Hydrochemical and Hydrozoological analysis of limnological objects
- Supervisor: Ksenia A. Kornoukhova, Research Associate
- Summer 2022: Internship at the Department of Natural History
- University Museum of Bergen, University of Bergen (Norway)
- Duties included: Sorting, labeling and identification of entomological and marine samples
- Supervisors: Dr. Steffen Roth, entomology collection manager and Dr. Nataliya Budaeva, Associate Professor
- Spring 2022: Laboratory practice regarding mircoplastic contamination in fish
- Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine
- Duties included: Microplastic isolation (from animal tissues), microplastic count and analysis
- Supervisor: Zlata G. Kaurova, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
- Fall 2021: Elective histotechnology course
- Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine
- Obtained skills: Basic microtome operation, tissue staining and preparation
- Summer 2020: Mixed iternship in a veterinarian clinic and a laboratory vivarium
- Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine
- Duties included: Inventory management, animal care