Education:
Technical University of Varna, BS in Ecology and Environmental Protection, 2002
Technical University of Varna, MS in Ecology and Environmental Protection, 2003
Assen Zlatarov University of Burgas, MS in Chemistry, 2014
Academic positions and degrees obtained:
Varna Institute of Fisheries, Research Associate III degree (2007-2009)
Medical University of Varna, Assistant Professor (2009-2016)
Medical University of Varna, PhD in Biochemistry, 2015
Medical University of Varna, Senior Assistant Professor (2016-)
Areas of professional interest:
Biochemistry, Phytochemistry of medicinal plants, Pharmacology of natural substances with biological activity, Nutrition, food and quality of life, Preclinical Gastro-entero-hepatoprotection, Oxidative stress, Antioxidants, Experimental models with laboratory animals, Ichthyology of the Black Sea, Botany and Phytocoenology, Plant Ecology, Paleoecology and Paleogeography of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, Project Management, etc.
Specializations abroad:
Portugal, Faculty of Pharmacy of University of Porto, one week, 2024
United Kingdom, Advanced Bioprocessing Centre of Brunel University London, one month, 2014
Iceland, National University Hospital of Iceland in Reykjavik, one month, 2014
Iceland, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Iceland, one month, 2012
Research activities:
Phytochemical, biochemical, pharmacological and pathological studies on the antioxidant activity of Bulgarian medicinal plants and related biological effects in vitro and in vivo;
Botanical, paleobotanical and phytocoenological studies on the biodiversity of the flora and vegetation history of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast;
Zoological and ecological studies on the biodiversity and status of the Black Sea ichthyofauna;
Participation in projects and programs:
Membership of teams in 23 national and international scientific and educational projects, including coordinator of 3 European projects: | Duration | Project title | | Fund | Role | | 2025-2027 | Study of the antitumor action of the bioflavonoid fustin in pharmacological models on experimental animals | | Science Fund of Medical University of Varna | Project Leader | | 2020-2024 | Study of the bioflavonoid fustin for antitumor, anti-inflammatory and gastro-entero-hepatoprotective action in experimental pharmacological models | | National Science Fund of Bulgarian Ministry of Science and Education | Research team member | | 2013-2016 | Scholarship Fund of the European Economic Area (EAA Grants) | | Program BG09 of the Financial Mechanism of European Economic Area | Coordinator for Medical University of Varna | | 2012-2016 | NutriTech - Application of new technologies and methods in nutrition research - the example of phenotypic flexibility | | 7th Framework Programme of European Union | Research team member | | 2015-2016 | Establishing an infrastructure for controlled concentration of biologically active substances from natural products | | Medical Science Fund of Medical University of Varna | | 2013- 2014 | Study of the effects of water infusion from leaves and ethanol infusion from heartwood of the smoke tree (Сotinus coggygria) in experimental models of liver toxicity, stomach ulcer and acute inflammation in Wistar rats | | | | | 2009-2011 | In Form – Campaign against obesity in children and adolescents | | Public Health Programme of the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers of European Comission | Research team member | | 2018-2020 | Study of the adaptogenic potential of Sambucus ebulus fruits considering their use as a functional food | | National Science Fund of Bulgarian Ministry of Science and Education | | | 2016-2018 | Study on the molecular mechanisms of sulfur-containing mineral waters from the Varna Basin on human metabolism in regards to their usage as a drinking remedy | | | | | 2010-2012 | Comparative palaeoecology of the Varna Lake (Bulgaria) and the Mamaia Lake (Romania) | | | | | 2007-2010 | Study of the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic activities of Bulgarian medicinal plants as potential source of nutraceuticals | | | | | 2008-2009 | Situation, trends and environmental aspects in the study of changes in stocks of major herd species for sustainable management and use of marine biological resources | | Bulgarian Agricultural Academy Fund | | | 2013-2014 | Creating a modern system for career development of the academic staff in the Medical University of Varna | | European Social Fund, Operational Program “Development of Human resources" | Expert | | 2013-2014 | Updating and approbation of the curricula of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Varna according to the needs of the pharmaceutical business and the requirements of the labor market | | | Coordinator | | 2008-2009 | Varna School Academy year 2008/2009 | | | | | 2008-2009 | Varna Municipal Children's Complex as Centre of Multicultural dialogue | | | | | 2008-2009 | | Creation of a multifunctional laboratory for population and breeding genetics and environmental needs of beekeeping, sericulture and fisheries in Bulgaria | National Science Fund of Bulgarian Ministry of Science and Education | Research team member | | 2007-2009 | | Genetic and histological analyses of species from the genus Barbus (Pisces) from the Bulgarian and Macedonian rivers and lakes in connection with the anthropogenic impact on biodiversity of ichthyofauna | | | | 2003-2006 | | Pollen monitoring of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast | | | | 2007-2008 | | Varna School Academy in Natural Sciences year 2007/2008 | National Program “The School as a territory of students" of the Bulgarian Ministry and Education | Head of the Zoology Scholar | | 2008 | | Students' Astobiological Laboratory “Biosphere – 1" | Youth and Sport Directorate Fund of the Varna municipality | Team member | | 2005-2009 | | IGCP-521: Black Sea-Mediterranean corridor during the last 30 000 years: sea-level changes and human adaptation | International Geological Correlation Programme of UNESCO | Organizer of a field trip and an international conference | | 2003-2004 | | Study on the populations of sea buckthorn (Hippophaë rhamnoides) and its natural habitats in Bulgaria | Research Sector Fund of the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski" | Research team member |
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