Olga Kondrateva

EDUCATION

College / University

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science (with Distinction)

Major Subjects

Molecular and Cell Biology, Genetics

Country

Russian Federation

Lab Experience

DNA and RNA extraction and purification, PCR-based methods, agarose gel electrophoresis, handling of bacterial and human cell cultures (including heterospheroid cultures), restriction cloning, transformation, transfection, transduction, AAV particles assembly, MTT-assay

Projects / Research

2024: “Study of the influence of the SPAM1 gene on the susceptibility of cancer cell lines MIA PaCa-2 and Capan-2 to antitumor therapy with fluorouracil and oxaliplatin” (Bachelor’s thesis; World-class Scientific Centre, Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Moscow)
2022 – 2024: Laboratory practice at the World-class Scientific Centre of the Institute of Biomedical Chemistry, Moscow

Scholarships / Awards

2024 – 2025:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2023 – 2024:	Increased state academic scholarship
2023:	Winner in the individual competition of the XI International Biology Universiade of the Moscow State University
2023:	Second place winner of the team competition of the XI International Biology Universiade of the Moscow State University as a part of the team from Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, section “Physiology of humans and animals, medical biotechnology, molecular mechanisms of diseases, pharmacology”
2020 – 2024	Grant of the President of Russian Federation for individuals with outstanding abilities

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

Molecular biology is a vast field that is intertwined with a variety of life sciences in its exploration of processes occurring in living beings, which fascinates me. Over the course of my undergraduate studies molecular oncology piqued my interest, precisely the approach of applying the methods of molecular biology to devise potential treatment for cancer. I am eager to expand my knowledge and hone practical skills in this area and much further beyond it during my education.