Dr. Ksenia Astanina

Manage and execute research project to study effects of chemotherapy drug atRA on leukemia stem cells. -Established and troubleshoot in vitro test systems. -Managed collaborations and mentored project personnel. -Maintained strict lab notebooks, protocols and safety documentation for compliance with regulatory authorities. -Performed detailed literature search, critically analyzed and organized the data on the molecular and genetic alterations in leukemia patients, resulted in a review article.

Responsible for the characterization of cellular effects of diagnostic nanoparticles and study of intercellular communication. -Successfully completed 2 work packages in nanotoxicology project (project budget 2.2 Mio EUR): reported on project milestones to the BMBF, prepared SOPs -Supervised and mentored lab personnel -Developed and troubleshoot cytotoxicity assays -Liaised with academic and industrial collaborations and transfer skills and technology -Initiated and accomplished own project