Education:
Master of Science in Organic Chemistry, Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, 2016
Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Protection, Technical University – Varna, 1998
Academic Degrees and Positions:
Academic position "Assistant" - Medical University - Varna (2015 - 2020)
Educational and scientific degree "Doctor" in scientific specialty: "Biochemistry", Medical University - Varna, 17.02.2020
Academic position "Chief Assistant" - Medical University - Varna (2020-),
Administrative Assistant - Medical University - Varna (2024-)
Specializations:
Acquired specialty in Biochemistry - Medical University "Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov" – Varna, 2022
Areas of Professional Interest:
Biochemistry, molecular biology, and nutrigenomics
Scientific and research activities:
- Phenotyping of metabolic changes resulting from the intake of sulfur-containing mineral waters;
- Influence of Varna mineral water on the activity of enzymes involved in the processes of sulfation in human intestinal cells;
- In vitro study of the effects of natural dietary sources of sulfur;
- Study of the in vitro activity of newly synthesized phosphorus heterocyclic compounds;
- Study of the molecular mechanisms by which the dietary supplement Cytodeox acts on healthy volunteers and those with compromised health status;
- Study of the influence of vitamin D status on sperm quality
Participation in projects:
"Molecular mechanisms of action of Сytodeоx: new data in support of neuroprotective and antioxidant effects", funded by the "Science" Fund at the Medical University of Varna, Project leader Assoc. Prof. Milka Nashar, PhD; role in the project: researcher
“Study of the effects of sulfur-containing mineral waters on sulfur metabolism in humans," funded by the "Science" Fund at the Medical University of Varna, Project leader Assoc. Prof. Milka Nashar, PhD; role in the project: PhD student
„Identifying biomarkers in saliva for assessing the risk profile of gingival health in childhood", funded by the "Science" Fund at the Medical University of Varna; Project leader: Prof. Diana Ivanova, PhD, role in the project: PhD student.
“Relationship between vitamin D status and sperm quality as a factor for assessing male reproductive health". Competition for Funding Fundamental Scientific Research of Young Scientists and Postdoctoral Fellows - 2020, leader: Bogdan Hadzhiev, role in the project: head of the WP.
“Research on the adaptogenic potential of Sambucus ebulus fruits with a view to their use as a functional food", Competition for funding of fundamental scientific research, 2017, Project leader Assoc. Prof. Yoana Kiselova - Kaneva, PhD; role in the project - PhD student.
„Algotoxins - a new risk factor for the quality of life and health of people in Bulgaria", funded by the "Scientific Research" Fund, Project Leader Prof. Hristo Gagov, role in the project: researcher of the team of MU-Varna
"Cyanoprokaryotes - a new potential risk factor for malignant diseases in Bulgaria?", funded by the "Scientific Research" Fund, Project Leader Prof. Maia Stoineva-Gertner, role in the project: researcher from the team of MU-Varna
"Molecular mechanisms of action of sulfur-containing mineral waters from Varna basin on human metabolism concerning their use as drinking remedies", funded by the "Scientific Research" Fund, Project Leader Prof. Diana Ivanova, role in the project - PhD student.
„Nutritech - application of new technologies and methods in nutrition research – the example of phenotypic flexibility", funded by 7FP EU, GА № 289511, Project Leader for Bulgaria Prof. Diana Ivanova, role in the project: member of the team of MU-Varna
Training and courses:
"Digital skills"-Training within the framework of Project No. BG05M2OP001-2.016-0025 "Creating a multidisciplinary educational environment for the development of personnel with integral competencies in the field of biomedicine and healthcare", "Science and Education for Smart Growth" 2014-2020
