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Research Interests: DNA and RNA modification, methyltransfeases, epigenetics,
DNA repair 
Present Position: Senior reasearcher
Education:

2013 - PhD in Biochemistry, Vilnius University 
2006 - MSc in Genetics, Vilnius University
2004 - BSc in Molecular Biology, Vilnius University
Experience (Past Positions):
2022–present - Senior Researcher, Vilnius University, Life Sciences Center, Institute of Biotechnology
2016–2022 - Researcher, Vilnius University, Life Sciences Center, Institute of Biotechnology
2010–2016 - Research Assistant, Vilnius University, Institute of Biotechnology
2006–2010 - Bioengineer, Vilnius University, Institute of Biotechnology
2003–2006 - Technician, Vilnius University, Institute of Biotechnology
2020 - VšĮ “Laisvės TV”. Data analyst for COVID-19 related information
2007 - Lecturer. Gene Engineering Laboratory course, University of Educology 
"Chemistry of nucleic acids", practice 
Awards: Certificate of Appreciation from the Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis for the help in fighting COVID-19 in Lithuania, 2020.
Nominated for the “100 Women of Lithuania” list, 2018.
Best Dissertation finalist of the Year 2013 in Physical, Technological, Biomedical and Agricultural sciences (awarded by the President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė), 2014.
Best Poster Thermo Fisher Scientific Award at the 12th Conference of the Lithuanian Biochemical Society, Molėtai, Lithuania, 2012.
Best Oral Presentation. 2nd Young Researcher Conference "Interdisciplinary research in the physical and technological Sciences", Vilnius, Lithuania, 2012
PhD fellowship, Lithuanian State Science and Study Foundation, 2009–2010
FEBS YTF fellowship and Lithuanian Biochemical Society fellowship for attending the 33rd FEBS Congress and 11th IUBMB Conference in Athens, Greece, 2008.
FEBS YTF fellowship for attending FEBS Workshop "DNA and RNA modification Enzymes: Comparative Structure, Mechanism, Function and Evolution", Aussois, France, 2007.
Best Oral Presentation, Biomedicine section. International conference INSSC 2006, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2006.
Best Essay Prize, „Fermentas“ student essay contest "From Bio to Technology", 2004​ .
Publications: LABT_LMAVB 
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Academic Cooperation: Dr. Beatrice Clouet-d‘Orval, CNRS Laboratory of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France
Prof. Svein Bjelland, University of Stavanger, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
Prof. Matthias Bochtler, International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Warsaw, Poland
Dr. Tomasz P. Jurkowski, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
Dr. Laura Manelytė, Regensburg University Regensburg, Germany
Prof. William Greenleaf, Stanford University Stanford, USA
Dr. Marius Dagys, VU LSC, Institute of Biochemistry, Vilnius, Lithuania
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eglė Preikšaitienė, VU Hospital Santaros klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania 

Projects and Grants:

2017–present Bridging the gap in our understanding of genomic methylation (EpiTrack), European Research Council.
2018–2019 Single molecule TOP-SEQ European Social Fund Global Grant.
2013–2016 Multiple short-term summer or winter projects for students’ practice, Research Council of Lithuania.
2013–2016 Direct single nucleotide mapping of genomic CpG marks (HG007200), National Institutes of Health (USA).
2011–2014 Biotechnology and biopharmacy: fundamental and applied research (VP1-3.1-ŠMM-08-K-01-005), European Social Fund Global Grant.
2011–2014 Molecular tools for epigenomics and RNomics (VP1-3.1-ŠMM-07-K-01-105), European Social Fund Global Grant project.
2008–2010 Methylome Profiling via DNA Methyltransferase-directed Labeling (HG004535), National Institutes of Health (USA).
2007–2009 Programmable sequence-specific click-labeling of RNA using archaeal box C/D RNP complexes. (SUT-157), Lithuanian–French Program “Gilibert”.
Qualification Improvement, Sertificates: „For experts – about Mass Media” by Lithuanian Journalism Centre. Vilnius, online, 2021.
„Bioinformatics roadshow on Protein sequence, structure and interaction databases” by European Bioinformatics Institute. Vilnius, 2010.
ENLINO (Lithuanian-Norwegian Network of Master Programs in Environmental Sciences) course „Genetic and Evolutionary Toxicology, Biodiversity and Environmental Management“ in Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Telemark University College, Bo, Norway, and Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania, 2005 
Research Dissemination:

In collaboration with “Laisvės TV“:
Press-releases in Lithuanian were published which then appeared in multiple news portals, such as www.lrt.lt, www.15min.lt , etc., with sometimes different titles, 2020:
Comparison of different SARS-CoV-2 tests SARS-CoV-2 testų palyginimas (covidmed.lt)
New perspective treatment for COVID-19 Nauja COVID-19 gydymo perspektyva (covidmed.lt)
Loss of smell and taste – a frequent and early symptom of COVID-19 (covidmed.lt)
Confusion on coronavirus transmission Koronaviruso užkrečiamumo painiava: nepavojingi sergantys ir pavojingi nesergantys? (laikykitesmedikai.lt)
Human Genetic Factors influencing the severity of COVID-19 https://laikykitesmedikai.lt/straipsniai-ir-duomenys/kaip-sunkiai-sirgciau-covid-19-priezastis-gali-slypeti-musu-genuose/
Two live interviews on “Laisvės TV” news program “Tiek žinių: kalba ekspertas”
Other COVID-19 related material:
Mass media and regional online press, about COVID-19 issues, 2020–2021: https://www.lrytas.lt/it/laboratorija/2021/07/22/news/devyni-populiariausi-mitai-apie-skiepus-nuo-koronaviruso-ir-kodel-jie-nera-teisingi-20175243
https://www.lrytas.lt/it/laboratorija/2020/04/10/news/lietuve-mokslininke-paaiskino-kuo-galibuti-pavojingi-greitieji-koronaviruso-testai-14430754/
Prakalbo apie naują virusą, kuris gali sukelti pandemiją. Mokslininkė paaiškino, kiek tai iš tiesų pavojinga (lrytas.lt)
https://www.15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/sveikata/delta-atmaina-dazniau-uzpuole-po-skiepo-nei-po-covid-19-ka-tai-rodo
https://www.vlmedicina.lt/lt/skauda-sona/koronaviruso-issukiai-kaip-suvaldyti-naujas-atmainas
https://www.kaisiadorysvsb.lt/naujienos/atnaujintas-vakcinavimo-planas-masinis-skiepijimas-prasideda-pavasari-2/
Multiple short interviews on the news about Covid-19 testing, vaccines and medicines (2021–2022):
National broadcaster LRT TV and Radio, private radio stations “M1” and “Pūko radijas“, weekly magazine Savaitė
National broadcaster LRT TV Show “Klauskite daktaro”, about the rapid COVID-19 tests, 2021
nline meeting with School communities, about Covid-19 vaccines, organized by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport, 2021
Lecture on Epigenetics at Vilnius Lyceum, 2019
Interview about genetic engineering at a virtual resource for shoolchildren “Kūrybingumo mokykla” (“School of creativity”)
Organizing group member of the „March for Science“ 2017 Vilnius; administrator of the “March for Science – Lietuva” Facebook group
Science communication for high school students/non-experts on the web portal www.jaunasis-tyrejas.lt.:
"Genetically engineered plants have been around for 30 years. Time for a new generation" (in Lith., „Genetiškai modifikuotiems augalams 30 metų. Laikas naujai kartai“), 2013.
"Gallery of molecules of life“ (in Lithuanian, „Gyvybės molekulių galerija“), 2011.
"Extreem cells“ (in Lith., „Ekstremaliosios ląstelės (ląstelės-ekstremalės)“), 2011.
"Molecular gastronomy, or what‘s for dinner tomorrow“ (in Lithuanian, „Molekulinė gastronomija arba kas rytojaus pietums“), 2011.
Radio discussion at LRT „Kita tema“ about "Scientific" and "alternative" facts“, 2017
Radio interview at LRT „Pasaulio laikas“ about the global "March for Science 2017“, 2017
Radio interview at LRT „Ryto garsai“ about my dissertation research, 2014
Other Related Activities: Lithuanian Biochemical Society, since 2007
The Group of Evidence-Based Medicine, since 2020
The Committee for the Nominal Scholarships of the VU Life Sciences Center, 2021–2022
PhD students’ examinations committee at VU Life Sciences Center
Invited member of the best poster award committee at the COINS 2018 conference, Vilnius, Lithuania.
VU Institute of Biotechnology Journal Club 2009-2012
Staff member at the FEBS Workshop “DNA and RNA modification Enzymes: Comparative
Structure, Mechanism, Function and Evolution“. Aussois, France, 2007 
Languages: Lithuanian (native), English, Russian, French

 

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