Indira Memet
EDUCATION
College / University
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Biology
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Biochemistry
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 |