Team:Bulgaria/team
Team Members
Stiliana Panova
Hello, I’m Sti. I’m studying Molecular Biology, 4th and last year in Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. I have great interests in Botany, studying Latin, however the subject which astonishes me the most is Genetics because of the boundless opportunities it provides.
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
I extremely adore spending time with my family and loved ones, as well as walking my dog and watch “The Lord of the Rings” countless times. Also, I like to dance Irish dances - something that has been a defining part of my life for more than 10 years now.
Favourite lab equipment:
Electrophoresis.
Gabriela Viyacheva
Hi, my name is Gaby. Currently I’m studying Molecular Biology, in Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and I’m a 4th year student now. I’m keen on Microbiology and Genetic engineering.
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
In my spare time I love being out with my friends and family. I am also a passionate burger lover and love skiing in the winter.
Favourite lab equipment:
Petri dish. :)
Kalina Kukova
Hello, I’m Kally. I’m studying Molecular Biology in Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and I am a 3th year student now. I am interested in: Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology.
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
My other inspirations include ballet, yoga, theater and traveling. I love spending time with my family and friends and I always find some time for doing sports especially rhythmic gymnastics.
Favourite lab equipment:
Pipetor
Peter Bonev
Hi, I’m Petar. I am a 5th year medical student in Medical University of Sofia. I think iGEM is a perfect opportunity for me to gain some lab work experience, presentation skills and knowledge in the field of science which can be useful for every future doctor.
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
I am a very social person, passionate latino dancer and anime lover.
Favourite lab equipment:
Ice generator
Ilka Tsvetkova
Hi, I’m Ilka and mastering in Biology of development, 1st year. This is the second year I take part of iGEM Bulgaria’s team. The chance of being part of the team gives me a lot of opportunities such like better team work qualities, social skills, lab work and so many others.
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
In my free time I like being with my friend and family, going on walks, watching films and travelling to new places.
Favourite lab equipment:
PCR Machine
Diyan Ganev
Hello, my name is Diyan and I am 4th year medical student in the Medical University of Sofia. I am 22 years old and I love to learn new things by meeting interesting people. I am a part of many organizations and many causes but in the recent months I dedicated myself to this enterprise.
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
I love to explore new places, listen to different music and read on different subjects different from science and medicine – entrepreneurship, business, biology, and psychology. I play the piano sometimes.
Favourite lab equipment:
Incubator
Borian Spassov
Hello, I’m a 4th year medical student in the Medical University of Sofia. My favorite subjects are Internal Medicine and Pathology.
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
I enjoy reading and various outdoor activities in my spare time.
Favourite lab equipment:
Vortex.
Desislava Popova
Hi, iGEMers, I am second year survivor and my name is Desislava Popova! In Bulgaria team I implement function of team leader and administrator. If you ask me why I like iGEM..it will take us a long time…so long short version was that I didn’t know anything in the beginning. Unexpectedly I discover world of synthetic biology and It wasn’t more that I ever imagine! It helped me grow not only in the field of biology but as a person. If you ask me why I did it I again.. I think I am pinch of sarcasm a little bit of masochist with a pervert sense of biology. Other than that I define myself like passionate manga reader and anime fan! I hope we meet in the Giant Jamboree in Boston!
Interests, hobbies, leisure time:
My passion is genetic engineering and synthetic biology and more precisely namely innovation and ingenuity that these studies provide - the ability to conquer the world through science.
Favourite lab equipment:
Microscope.
Instructors
Slavil Peykov
BSc in Molecular Biology at the Sofia University “St. KlimentOhridski” (Bulgaria), MSc in Genetics and Genomics at the Sofia University “St. KlimentOhridski” (Bulgaria), PhD in the field of Human Molecular Genetics - Institute for Human Genetics, Heidelberg University (Germany). Assistant professor at the Sofia University “St. KlimentOhridski”, Department of Genetics. Lab leader of iGEM Bulgaria 2017 Team.
Favourite lab equipment:
-70 freezer
Boris Kirov
My name is Boris. I teach Bioengineering at TU – Sofia and I organize an iGEM team for Bulgaria for a second consecutive year. I love all science and I am really excited about modern Bioengineering and Synthetic Biology, since they encompass all the existing scientific knowledge. Being a scientist, I am also a dedicated party guy, fairly good karaoke singer and an active sportsman.
Favourite lab equipment:
My favorite lab instrument is the shaking incubator – I wish I could spend my life inside one.
Maya Yovcheva
Hello, I am excited to be part of the second Bulgarian iGEM team, even remotely!!! I have obtained a BSc in Molecular Biology from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (Bulgaria) and an MSc in Medical Biotechnologies from Wageningen University (The Netherlands). My journeys in the molecular biology and protein expression field began during my Master Thesis project and continue ever since. I am currently an R&D Scientist in a new product development group in one of the leading biotech companies in the world. I love being on the frontline of the innovations and the work that allow us to advance science to levels never seen before.
Advisors
Yumit Ismailov
Graduate of University of Shumen, masters in Software Engineering, 8-times medal winner of various informatics and mathematics competitions, who conducted lectures in data structures for a while, and is now a software developer for an automated financial investments management company. Long-time aficionado of genetic engineering with faith in its ability to alleviate life for all humanity.
Favourite lab equipment:
The... computer.
