Anastasia Staneva is a final-year Pharmacy student at Medical University – Sofia and is completing her thesis at the Computational Toxicology and Omics Research Laboratory.
In her own words:
“My interest in research, the mechanisms underlying disease development and the development of new therapeutic approaches brought me to the Laboratory, where I had the opportunity to learn more about the potential and applications of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) as a therapeutic approach.
Here, I found an environment where ideas are discussed in depth, critical thinking is encouraged and theoretical knowledge is complemented by practical skills. This helps me better understand the research process, from formulating a research question to obtaining and interpreting results.
I believe that omics technologies and siRNA-based therapeutic approaches have significant potential for advancing precision medicine, including improving our understanding of disease, identifying therapeutic targets and developing new treatments.
I consider the knowledge, practical skills and research approach acquired at the Laboratory to be a valuable foundation for the professional development of young healthcare professionals.”
Research interests: RNA interference (RNAi), siRNA-based therapies, molecular mechanisms of disease, omics technologies and precision medicine.