Junior Research Assistant
Address:
University of Belgrade
Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy (ICTM)
Laboratory for protein biotechnology, proteomics and glycomics
Lab 636, 3rd floor, Studentski trg 12-16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia ICTM Uros Lab
uroslabictm.com
E-mail: vuk.rasic@ihtm.bg.ac.rs
Education:
2014-2018 14th Belgrade Gymnasium
2018-2022 Graduated Biologist (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade)
2022-2023 MSc in Biology (Molecular Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade)
2023- PhD in Biology (Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade)
Study mentor: Dusanka Savic-Pavicevic, PhD, Full professor, Faculty of Biology
Scientific work mentor: Uros Andjelkovic, PhD, Principal Research Scientist, ICTM
Research Ranks:
Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy - University of Belgrade, Serbia
2024. - Junior Research Assistant
Research Interests:
Biological drugs against HIV-1 and other enveloped viruses (HSV, influenza, SARS-CoV) - structure and mechanism of action.
The role of glyco-component in stability of glycoproteins and transfer of biological information.
Protein production in prokaryotic, plant and mammal systems.
Proteomics and glycomics.
Additional Professional Experience:
2023. Research internship in innovative start-up company SavAntiVir;
2021-2022 Volunteer in the Laboratory for host-microorganism interactions, Chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Belgrade.
Volunteer experience:
2022. Realization of the National competition in Biology;
2019. Science Festival, European Researchers’ Night and ZooBrainology exhibition.
Scholarships:
2019-2023. Scholarship by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia;
2022-2023. Scholarship by the Fund for Young Talents of the Republic of Serbia.
Master thesis:
“Detection and deletion of the Type III Secretion System in Plant-Growth Promoting Pseudomonas spp.”
Mentor: Iva Atanaskovic, PhD, Research Associate, Faculty of Biology