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| Research Interests: | Molecular mechanisms of bacterial antibiotic resistance and pathogenesis Bacterial stress responses Molecular detection of bacterial pathogens |
| Present Position: | Professor, Vilnius University Life Sciences Center, Institute of Biosciences |
| Education: |
1986 – MSc in Biochemistry, Vilnius University 1995 – PhD in Natural Sciences, Biochemistry, Vilnius University 2008 – Habilitation procedure (Biochemistry), Vilnius University |
| Experience (Past Positions): | 2008–present - Professor, Vilnius University, Life Sciences Center, Institute of Biosciences 2020–2025 - Vice Rector and Pro Rector for Research, Vilnius University 2012–2020 - Head of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Life Sciences Center, Institute of Biosciences 1996–2008 - Senior Researcher, Vilnius University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 2003–2008 - Associate Professor, Vilnius University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 1994–1995 - Junior Researcher, Vilnius University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics 1991–1993 - Junior Researcher, Washington University (St. Louis, USA), Department of Molecular Microbiology 1986–1991 - Junior Researcher, Vilnius University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics |
| Subjects Taught: | 1995–present - Molecular Biology (BSc) 2013–2020 - Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis (MSc) 2010–2020 - Human Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology (MSc) 2005–present - Molecular Biology (PhD studies) |
| Supervision of Doctoral Students: | Supervisor of 7 PhD students (of them six have defended their Doctoral theses) |
| Awards: | 1987 - Medal of the Ministry of Higher and Special Secondary Education for the Best Student Research Work 1995 - National Academy of Sciences Prize for Young Scientists National nomination: https://www.100lietuvosmoteru.com/ 2010 - Vilnius University Rector‘s Science Prize 2017 - Vilnius University Rector's Award for the Best Lecturer 2021 - Knight’s Cross of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas |
| Publications: | LABT_LMAVB ORCID |
| Academic Cooperation: | Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Karolinska Institute (Sweden) |
| Projects and Grants: | 2012–2015 - Detection of bacterial pathogens in the food chain by molecular techniques, MODETT, Lithuanian Research Council. PI. 2012–2015 - Biotechnology and biopharmacy: fundamental and applied research (VP1-3.1-ŠMM-08-K-01-005). WP leader (Search and application of molecular markers for the molecular diagnosis of clinically and epidemiologically relevant pathogenic microorganisms). 2010–2011 - Antibiotic-resistant Acinetobacter spp. in Lithuanian hospitals, ACINETOBACT, Lithuanian Research Council. PI. 2009–2012 - COST action TD0803 Detecting evolutionary hot spots of antibiotic resistance in Europe – MC member. 2007–2009 - Structure and function relationship of bacterial toxin YafQ, Lithuanian State Science and Studies Foundation. PI. 2006–2008 - Prevalence of antibiotic resistance of bacterial pathogens in Lithuania: molecular epidemiology and spread prevention, LIETANTIBAKTAS, Lithuanian State Science and Studies Foundation. WP leader. 2006–2008 - ESF: Improvement of graduate and doctoral studies in modern biology sciences. BPD2004-ESF-2.5.0-03-05/0. Project leader. 2006–2008 - Establishment and renewal of infrastructure for research and education in biotechnology and biopharmacy (BIOTEFA A). Coordinator. 2005–2006 - Prevalence of antibiotic resistance of bacterial pathogens in Lithuania: molecular epidemiology and spread prevention, LIETPATOGEN, Lithuanian State Science and Studies Foundation. WP leader. 2001–2003 - Regulation of bacterial adaptive responses, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, The Swedish Institute. Coordinator for Lithuania. |
| Research Dissemination: | 2024: https://www.lrt.lt/radioteka/irasas/2000337167/kuo-atviras-mokslas-naudingas-visuomenei |
| Other Related Activities: | 2013–2020 - Member of the Committee of Natural and Technical Sciences of the Research Council of Lithuania 2015–2020 - Chairwoman of the Academic Ethics Committee of the Research Council of Lithuania 2022–present - Member of the State Awards Council 2020–2022 - Member of the Council of Health Experts of the President of the Republic of Lithuania 2013–2017 - Member of the Science Europe Research Integrity Working Group 2020–2025 - Member of the Council of the Nature Research Center 2009–2013 - Member of the Vilnius University Senate 2012–2016 - Member of the Council of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vilnius University 2013–2020 - Chair of the Molecular Biology Bachelor's and Master's degree programme committees 2016–2020 - Chair of the Biochemistry Master's degree programme committee 2013–present - Member of the Biochemistry Doctoral Committee |
| Languages: | Lithuanian (native), English, German, Russian |