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Research Interests: | Research on stem cells and their application in tissue regeneration Tissue engineering Cell signaling pathways Studies on the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases |
Present Position: | Researcher, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University |
Education: |
2015 – Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy and Biology, qualification as a Biology Teacher, Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences 2017 – Master’s degree in Zoology, Vilnius University 2023 – PhD in Biology, Vilnius University |
Experience (Past Positions): | 2014–2017 – Laboratory Technician, Department of Pathology, Forensic Medicine and Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University 2016–2019 – Senior Specialist, Department of Biological Models, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University 2019–2023 – Junior Researcher, Department of Biological Models, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University 2023–present – Researcher, Department of Biological Models, Institute of Biochemistry, Life Sciences Center, Vilnius University |
Publications: | LABT_LMAVB GoogleScholar |
Projects and Grants: | 2014–2017 – Researcher in the project "The role of titin ligands MuRF and CARP in dilated myocardium" (No. MIP-14205), Research Groups Projects. 2019–2020 – Principal Investigator and Researcher in the Vilnius University Science Promotion Fund project "Investigation of the mechanisms of B19 parvovirus VP1 unique region entry into eukaryotic cells of various origins" (No. MSF-JM-11). 2019–2022 – Researcher in the Horizon 2020 ERA-NET Cofund EuroNanoMed project "Liquid corneal filler – an alternative to transplantation for high-risk patients" (No. S-EURONANOMED-19-1). 2019–2023 – Researcher in the EU Structural Funds project under measure 01.2.2-LMT-K-718 "Targeted R&D in Smart Specialization Areas", activity "Attracting foreign researchers for research activities": "The role of the gut-brain axis microbiota in Alzheimer’s disease: the impact of the endocannabinoid system" (No. 01.2.2-LMT-K-718-02-0014). 2020–2023 – Researcher in the EU Structural Funds project under measure 01.2.2-LMT-K-718 "Targeted R&D in Smart Specialization Areas", activity "Attracting foreign researchers for research activities": "Gut microbiota biomarkers in autism spectrum disorders" (No. 01.2.2-LMT-K-718-03-0099). 2020–2023 – Researcher in the European Social Fund project under measure No. 01.2.2-LMT-K-718-03, activity "High-level research groups conducting R&D relevant to economic sectors": "Artificial urethra for the treatment of hypospadias and urethral strictures" (No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-03-0087). 2023–2026 – Researcher in the Research Groups Project "Complex treatment strategy for critical-sized bone defects – an interdisciplinary approach to bone regeneration" (No. P-MIP-23-149). |
Languages: | Lithuanian (native), English |