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Scientific Consultant & Researcher

Profile Summary

I am a scientific consultant and researcher with a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and 15+ years of experience in immunology, infectious diseases, and molecular biology. My work focuses on immune response research, vaccine development, and host-pathogen interactions, particularly in COVID-19, autoimmune diseases, and immunomodulation. Specialized Expertise: ✔ Research Design & Data Interpretation – Ensuring high-quality, impactful results. ✔ Molecular & Cellular Assays – Expertise in PCR, qPCR, RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, ELISA, FACS, Western blotting, and cell culture techniques. ✔ Scientific Writing & Communication – Author of peer-reviewed papers, grant proposals, and technical reports. ✔ Biological Insights from Bioinformatics Data – Skilled in interpreting NGS and RNA-Seq results, integrating biological context, and drawing meaningful conclusions. ✔ Training & Research Leadership – Experienced in mentoring PhD/Master’s students and optimizing laboratory workflows. Key Contributions & Impact: 🔹 COVID-19 & Vaccine Research – Led studies on immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 and vaccines, identifying early markers of disease progression. 🔹 Innovative Lab Methodologies – Developed cutting-edge RNA-Seq and ATAC-Seq protocols, enhancing transcriptomic research capabilities. 🔹 Therapeutic Development – Conducted in vitro and in vivo research on immunomodulatory therapeutics for autoimmune diseases. 🔹 Immunomodulation & Host-Pathogen Interactions – Investigated microbial antigens and immune signaling pathways, advancing immunological research. 🔹 Research Leadership & Collaboration – Worked in multidisciplinary teams, optimizing workflows and implementing innovative methodologies. How I Can Help You: 🔬 Consultation in Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases – Providing expert guidance on experimental design, research strategy, and data interpretation across molecular biology, immunology, and infectious diseases. 📊 Data Interpretation & Analysis – Helping you interpret complex biological data, including NGS, RNA-Seq, and multi-omics results, ensuring that your findings are scientifically meaningful and actionable. 📝 Scientific Writing & Communication – Assisting with manuscripts, research papers, grant proposals, and technical reports, ensuring clarity and impact. 🧪 Experimental Protocol Design & Optimization – Advising on the design and optimization of molecular assays, immune assays, and sequencing techniques for research or clinical applications.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Omics
• ☆ Transcriptomics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ ATAC-Seq
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ RNA Sequencing
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Cell Signaling Pathways
• ☆ Bioinformatics
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ R
• ☆ Vaccine Development
• ☆ Infectious Disease
• ☆ Autoimmune Disease
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Experimental Protocols

Services

• Research
• Consulting

Research Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Work Experience

Biologist/Research Scientist

Department for Immunology, Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy, Belgrade, RS

October 2024 - Present

Researcher

Center for Infectious diseases,National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Netherlands

January 2021 - October 2024

Reseacher

Institute for the Application of Nuclear Energy - INEP, Belgrade, Serbia

November 2008 - January 2021

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia

October 2009 - July 2015

MSc in Molecular Biology and Physiology

Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade, Serbia

October 2005 - July 2007

Certifications

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