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Mindaugas Potapovas

Mindaugas Potapovas

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  • Joined: 2019
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Positions

Sceintific trainee Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

Institute of Life Sciences, Vilnius University

Bachelor's and Master's research for thesis in the brain states research laboratory using electroencephalography (EEG) technique. Research of EEG auditory steady state responses (ASSR) to rhythmic acoustic stimuli (clicks and chirps).

Quality Systems Junior Specialist Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

TEVA Pharmaceuticals

Quality assurance of laboratory equipment documents, validation protocols, protein synthesis and purification protocols. Review and changes to up to date documents of various laboratory activity related to biological pharmaceutical production and quality assurance.

Sceintific internship Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

Department of Cell biology and Immunology, Vilnius University

Term paper, coursework: Characterization of monoclonal antibodies against hantavirus N proteins - Purification of IgG class antibodies with a Sepharose A, ELISA, immunoblotting/ Western blot, indirect immunofluorescence , protein electrophoresis/SDS PAGE.
Preparation of solutions, harvesting immunized mice cell cultures, etc.

Laboratory technician Nov 2014 - May 2014

UAB Biotechpharma

Preparing solutions for biosynthesis.
Ensuring stable growth for bacteria in bioreactors.
Working with colonies: bacteria Gram staining, taking video and photo data.
Help to fill in research protocols.

Education

University of Helsinki 2018 - 2018

Field of study: Neuroscience
Degree: Master

Exchange program from 2018 08 till 2018 12 at faculty of Biological and Environmental sciences. In the Master's Programme in Neuroscience at the University of Helsinki, I have received the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a scientifically vibrant international environment. I were taught by scientists who have provided me with a wide spectrum of opportunities both for practical training and for becoming integrated into the stimulating neuroscience community. During the exchange period I've attended various courses and gathered as much scientific knowledge as I could. Participated and succsesfuly finished these courses: Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychobiology
Journal Club; Cellular physiology; Cellular Neurobiology; Systems Neuroscience; Integrative neurobiology; Methods and Trends in Neuroscience; Laboratory animal science; Biological psychiatry; Computational neuroscience; Big questions in neuroscience and current
limits of knowledge.

Vilnius University 2017 - 2019

Field of study: Neurobiology
Degree: Master

As a holder of Master’s degree in Neurobiology I have good knowledge of the general principles of structure, function and pathology of nervous system, am able to study the latest neuroscience related literature, to identify and analyze neuroscience related problems and know the scope of application, advantages and disadvantages of modern scientific and clinical investigation techniques. As a graduate am able to work individually and in team, transfer knowledge to professionals and nonprofessionals, be able to identify own scientific interests in a context of modern life science, to learn continuously, improve and update knowledge and skills.

Vilnius University 2012 - 2016

Field of study: Moleculrar biology
Degree: Bachelor

Skills

Electroencephalography (EEG); MATLAB; Auditory Steady-State Responses (ASSR); Neuroscience; Pharmaceutical industry; Data analysis; Molecular biology; Biotechnology; Western Blotting; PCR; Laboratory; Protein, DNA, RNA purification.

Professional interests

Improvements that life and medical sciences can bring regarding the issues humanity is facing for the upcoming centurie. In particular: neuroscience of neuropsychiatric disorders, second revolution of psychedelic science, microbiology of biodestructors.

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