Agata Kubicka
I am a laboratory diagnostician, currently working at the Greater Poland Cancer Centre, where I work in the flow cytometry laboratory of the Department of Tumour Pathology. I also work as an assistant at the Karol Marcinkowski Medical University in Poznan, where I passionately teach students about flow cytometry.
Līga Irbe Mikosa
Līga Irbe Mikosa is pursuing a Master’s degree in Biology following her Bachelor’s in Biotechnology and Bioengineering. During her undergraduate years she gained practical lab experience that strengthened her problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Although she enjoys hands-on experiments, she is especially drawn to interpreting data and exploring fields like forensic science and bioinformatics.
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Curious and adaptable, she is particularly interested in the intersection of science and business, believing it to be a key driver of innovation. She aims to leverage her skills and curiosity to develop impactful solutions that benefit society.
Madara Kreišmane:
An acting researcher, molecular biology doctoral candidate, and laboratory animal veterinarian (DVM). After acquiring a veterinary degree at the Latvian Biotechnology and Science University (LBTU), among many other courses, the FELASA-accredited laboratory animal science course was completed at the i3S institute,…
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…Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, to deepen her understanding of laboratory animal science and medicine. Molecular biology doctoral studies were undertaken at Latvia University, work on the thesis is still carried on under the supervision of Prof. Dace Pjanova.
In her laboratory role she works with various molecular biology methods, cell lines and animals.
Jolita Pachaleva
Jolita Pachaleva is a Ph.D. candidate in Biology at the State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine in Vilnius, Lithuania. Her research focuses on the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration, with an interest in cellular senescence, the STAT3 signaling pathway, regeneration mechanisms, and differentiation.
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Jolita is an active member of the scientific community and has presented her research results at international conferences, including ISSLS and OARSI. She has completed specialized training in flow cytometry, extracellular vesicle isolation and analysis, and laboratory animal research. Jolita is a member of several organizations, including the Baltic Society of Extracellular Vesicles and COST Action CA21110 “NetwOArk.”
Gabija Kugaudaitė
As a Product Specialist in the pharmaceutical industry and a PhD student at the Innovative Medicine Centre, I bring extensive expertise in biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic medicine.
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My professional experience includes coordinating medical events, hosting engaging sessions, and presenting scientific topics to diverse audiences, showcasing my ability to harmonize scientific knowledge with practical applications. With a strong foundation in innovation and education, I am committed to advancing healthcare through collaboration and impactful initiatives.
Ignas Lebedis
Molecular biology graduate student at Vilnius University. Interested in stem cell biology and development, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and modern advances in biomedicine. Working with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, chondrogenic differentiation and cell sheet models under hypoxic conditions for potential cartilage regeneration purposes.
Dorota Beben
I am a Master of Pharmacy and a PhD student at the Wroclaw Medical University in Poland. Since 2021, I have been an active member of the Student Scientific Group of Flow Cytometry and Biomedical Research at our university, and since 2022, I have served as its chairwoman. Our group’s activities continue to grow and diversify, with a strong emphasis on promoting flow cytometry among students.
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My research interests lie in the field of in vitro studies examining the effects of naturally derived substances on various types of cancer. As part of my PhD research, I am investigating the anticancer potential of phytocannabinoids incorporated into a halloysite nanocarrier, with a particular focus on small- and non-small-cell lung cancers. I utilize flow cytometry to evaluate the impact of test substances on tumour cell morphology and function.
Notwithstanding in vitro studies, I perform some retrospective and prospective analyses with oncology patients, including the impact of surgical intervention on the prognosis of lung cancer patients and an assessment of pancreatic cancer patients’ satisfaction with their oncological treatment.
I am a member of several scientific organisations, including the Baltic Flow Cytometry Society (BFCS), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Additionally, I volunteer with the DKMS Foundation, where I promote registration as potential bone marrow stem cell donors.