Scientist

• May 2023 - Present

DNA damage detection. Project management and execution. DNA damage detection. Project management and execution.

PHD Student

• Oct 2019 - Sep 2023

Diagnostic Sensors for HIV Management in Low-Resource Settings. Development of electrochemical microfluidic creatinine and CD4+ cell sensors. Diagnostic Sensors for HIV Management in Low-Resource Settings. Development of electrochemical microfluidic creatinine and CD4+ cell sensors.

Visiting Researcher

• Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

microfluidic CD4+ cell sensor development microfluidic CD4+ cell sensor development

Selection Scientist

• Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

The Role:- carrying out selection of aptamers against small molecules independently (both automated and manual selection);- carrying out pre-tests for new targets (solubility and stability study, PCR test);- production and quality control of single stranded DNA pool for further selection rounds using following techniques: asymmetric PCR, lambda exonuclease and exonuclease I, automated and manual bead purification;- recording results, analysing and initial interpreting for further review by Line Manager,- providing scientific and technical support for developing original solutions to problems, improving existing methodologies/protocols and troubleshooting;- supervising and training junior members of staff where appropriate;- effectively scheduling laboratory work to ensure timely completion of required tasks;- facilitating capture bead production, bead regenertion and quality control;- preparing primers’ stocks and buffers for small molecules department;- ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner – protocols, reports, and summaries in both electronic and paper formats;- working in an orderly way – keeping the laboratory work area safe and clean;- supporting Good Laboratory Practice implementation and maintenance. Show less

Selection Technician

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

Laboratory Technician

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

Intern

• Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

Stem Cells Group During the internship I had the opportunity to understand the methods used to inestigate the molecular mechanism of retinal diseases. The project that I've been helping with is based on using CRISPR/Cas9-iPSC (induced Pluripotent Stem Cells) as an excelent model to study the most common cause of blidness - Retinitis pigmentosa. Experiments that I carried out involed techniques like PCR, Real Time PCR and surveyor assay to characterize CRISPR/Cas9 colonies. Stem Cells Group During the internship I had the opportunity to understand the methods used to inestigate the molecular mechanism of retinal diseases. The project that I've been helping with is based on using CRISPR/Cas9-iPSC (induced Pluripotent Stem Cells) as an excelent model to study the most common cause of blidness - Retinitis pigmentosa. Experiments that I carried out involed techniques like PCR, Real Time PCR and surveyor assay to characterize CRISPR/Cas9 colonies.

Magistrant

• Mar 2015 - Sep 2016

Praca magisterska: Modyfikacja ściany komórkowej z wykorzystaniem arabinofuranozydazy pochodzącej z Aspergillus nidulans w tytoniu (Nicotiana tabacum L.) jako roślinie modelowej. Master's thesis: Modification of cell wall in tabacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) as a model plant using arabinofuranosidase from Aspergillus nidulans. Praca magisterska: Modyfikacja ściany komórkowej z wykorzystaniem arabinofuranozydazy pochodzącej z Aspergillus nidulans w tytoniu (Nicotiana tabacum L.) jako roślinie modelowej. Master's thesis: Modification of cell wall in tabacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) as a model plant using arabinofuranosidase from Aspergillus nidulans.

Intern

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

Institute of Environmental Mutagenesis Institute of Human Genetics Polish Academy of Sciences Supervisor: dr Maciej Giefing The goal of the project, which I have been a part of, was identification of mutations in SDE2 i DMRT1 genes, which may be connected with tumouring. During the internship I have became familiar with useful laboratory methods such as Fluorescence In-situ Hybridization (FISH) and bacterial artificial chromosomes (BAC). I’ve also learned how to work with human cell lines in antiseptic conditions. Show less