Structural and Functional Exploratory Research-Lab

• Testing and validation of a panel of biomarkers for early diagnosis of antracyclin-induced cardiotoxicity
• In vitro/In vivo and in silico evaluations of newly-developed NSAIDs
• Vinca species plant extracts and their pharmacological potential

I am interested in the reconstruction, by means of a variety of molecular instruments and methods, of biological landscapes and the lifestyles that defined historical populations and societies. Of particular significance for me are the medieval populations and the space they occupied in the proximity of the Romanian Black Sea coast. Their inferred demography, movement, resource management and impact on the environment can be correlated with cultural traces revealed by archaeological excavation.

• Histopathology,
• Side effects of different steroid drugs,
• Pathophysiology of respiratory system

• Methods for ancient DNA extraction from highly degraded samples (skeletal remains, teeth, and artifacts);
• Sequencing and analyzing the genetic material to understand population genetics, migration patterns, and genetic adaptations of ancient populations;
• Studying the genetic diversity, structure, and relationships among ancient populations;
• Integrating molecular data with archaeological and anthropological evidence to reconstruct cultural practices, social structures, and technological advancements of ancient societies.

• Testing and validation of a panel of biomarkers for early diagnosis of antracyclin-induced cardiotoxicity
• In vitro/In vivo and in silico evaluations of newly-developed NSAIDs
• Vinca species plant extracts and their pharmacological potential

• Cellular nanoscience;
• Microtubule-natural compounds interaction;
• Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy;
• Total-Internal Reflection Fluorescence Microscopy

• ancient DNA investigation techniques for vegetal and microbial archaeological sources;
• studying the degradative effects of the microbial community on cultural heritage preservation;
• developing non-invasive techniques for cultural heritage investigation and preservation;