Expert Details
Proteomics, Mass Spectrometry, Cell Biology, Cancer Drug Targets Discovery
ID: 729231
United Kingdom
Expert is conducting research on the mechanisms of signal transduction, cancer cell proliferation and metastasis. His research in these fields has been published in Science, Journal of Cell Biology, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. He uses mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, various separation techniques and molecular genetics to identify novel biochemical pathways and to discover drug target and biomarker candidates for the development of personalized cancer therapies and diagnostics. In the field of proteomics Expert has developed mass spectrometry based methods for the analysis of signal-induced protein-protein interactions and protein phosphorylation.
Advisory board on proteomics - Promega, 2009
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1994 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Biological Sciences | Institution: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: MSc | Subject: Biology | Institution: University of Sofia |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Lecturer and Director of Proteomics Unit | Department: Biological Sciences |
Responsibilities:Expert directs the proteomics unit and conducts research which is funded by NIH, NERC and various cancer charities. He also teaches on various undergraduate and post-graduate courses in cell biology, cancer biology, biotechnology, molecular medicine and biochemistry |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1999 to 2004 | Employer: University of Illinois at Chicago | Title: Research Assistant Professor | Department: LMB |
Responsibilities:He has conducted research in proteomics and cell signaling. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1999 | Employer: Bulgarian Academy of Sciences | Title: Research Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:He has conducted research in protein biochemistry. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1999 to 2004 | Country / Region: USA | Summary: He has worked as research assistant professor at UIC in Chicago. |
| Years: 1998 to 1999 | Country / Region: Republic of South Africa | Summary: He has worked as visiting scientist at University of Free State, the Qwa-Qwa campus. |
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: United Kingdom | Summary: Since 2004 he hold a tenured position in the Department of Biological Sciences at Employer. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | He is fluent in English. |
| Russian | He reads and speaks fluently. |
| French | He can read well and can speak to an extent. |
| Bulgarian | He has native proficiency in Bulgarian. |
Fields of Expertise
biological process, biology, electrospray ionization, gel electrophoresis, phosphoprotein, protein, protein analysis, protein biochemistry, protein characterization, protein functionality, proteome, proteomics, molecular diagnostics, drug discovery, bioinformatics, protein component, peptide microsequencing, protein concentration process, molecular weight, protein biology, cancer research, GTP-binding regulatory protein, high-performance liquid chromatography, protein chemistry, protein engineering, polypeptide, peptide, amino acid, protein sequencing, peptide sequencing, molecular biology, gene expression, biotechnology, biochemistry, biochemical separation, affinity chromatography