Molecular Biology (MSc/PhD)

Miroslav Nikolov

EDUCATION

College / University

Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry
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Country

Bulgaria

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in molecular biology (ELISA, Western blot, 2D PAGE, etc.), phage display, tissue cultures.

Projects / Research

  • "Investigation of the structure and composition of the cell wall of NaCl-stressed callus cultures from Dactylis glomerata L." and another related project, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biology, Sofia University
  • "Effects of synthetic low- and high-molecular weight zwitterions on the ligand-binding ability of C1q subcomponent of the complement and its recombinant globular head fragments" (in cooperation with Laboratory for water-soluble polymers, biopolymers and polyelectrolytes, Faculty of Chemistry, Sofia University)

Publications

  • Nikolov M, Tsacheva I, Petrova S, Tchorbadjieva M, Ivanov I, Kamenova I, Kamenska E, Georgiev G (2006) Effects of synthetic low- and high-molecular weight zwitterions on the IgG-binding ability of C1q and its globular fragments. V National Conference in Chemistry for students and PhD-students, 17-19 May 2006, Faculty of Chemistry, Sofia University “St Kliment Ohridski”
  • Zagorchev L, Tsanov K, Nikolov M, Odjakova M (2006) Protein markers for in vitro regeneration of somatic embryoids from Dactylis glomerata L. International Biology Students Conference, Riga, Latvia

Scholarships / Awards

2007 – 2008: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2004 – 2007: Scholarship for academic excellence, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Sofia, Bulgaria
2003 – 2007: Scholarship for academic excellence and high achievements on International Biology Olympiad, “Evrika” Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

While I am interested in a wide range of topics in the life sciences, I find the highly accurate and specialized machinery for defense of the immune system quite fascinating. Also I would like to learn more about proteomic research methods, such as instrumental methods for protein identification, fingerprinting and eventually sequencing (different types of mass-spectrometry methods, MS/MS, etc.), determination of 3D structure of proteins, molecular methods for determining protein-protein and other types of macromolecular interaction (different hybrid systems, surface plasmon resonance, etc.). I am sure that this program will provide me the opportunity to broaden my knowledge and discover new and captivating fields of the biological sciences.