Marousi, Attiki, Greece
I am a dedicated Biotechnologist and Laboratory Scientist currently working at OMNIGEN SA,the first licensed umbilical cord blood bank in Greece. In this specialized role, I focus on the isolation and cryopreservation of hematopoietic stem cells from umbilical cord blood using modern and safe methodologies. My work is central to maintaining the high quality standards of a facility. Beyond my hands-on technical work, I am responsible for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and protocols to ensure rigorous testing and full regulatory compliancei possess expert proficiency in Flow Cytometry, ANOVA data analysis, and Aseptic Techniques and I are certified in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and ISO/IEC 17025 principles to guarantee data integrity and seamless sample tracking. My professional expertise is supported by a robust academic foundation, including a BSc in Applied Biology and Biotechnology and an MSc in Biotechnology from the Agricultural University of Athens. I am currently further specializing through an MSc in Cell and Gene Therapies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and have plans to complete a Mini MBA in Business Management at the University of Patras. I am committed to continuous learning and adept at leveraging my expertise to drive innovation and efficiency in laboratory settings. With a strong attention to detail, excellent computer skills, and a service-focused mindset, I am well-equipped to contribute to advancements in biotechnology.
My job involves researching how different factors (such as environmental conditions, pests and diseases) affect plant growth. I also work on developing new technologies and techniques to increase crop production, enhance the quality and promote sustainable farming practices. I also make sure that I provide the right products to the clients and understand their needs.
The purpose of my study is to analyze the effect of the biostimulant that consists of ATP and a-tocopherol, in combination with the amino acids L-alanine and L-methionine on Solanum lycopersicum plants in “in vitro” conditions.Specifically, the change caused by the addition of these compounds to the nutrient substrate was evaluated in terms of the plant's biometric characteristics,antioxidant capacity, total phenolics,flavonoids,flavonols, chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and carotenoids.The antioxidant potential of the treatments was determined by FRAP,TEAC and DPPH methods while the total phenolics by the Folin-Ciocalteau method.For the determination of flavonoids and flavonols, the aluminum colorimetric method was applied, while for the determination of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and carotenoids, spectrophotometry was chosen using the absorption correction equations.The obtained results showed that in terms of biometric characteristics, increased stem length was observed in plants treated with Biostimulator, Biostimulator-Methionine and Biostimulator-Alanine and increased stem weight, root length and root weight in plants treated with Biostimulator-Methionine.Regarding the antioxidant capacity, it was observed that in the samples with the addition of the Biostimulator, a significantly higher content of flavonols was recorded compared to the samples of the Control treatment.In addition, differences were noted in the reducing activity,where it was detected increased in the samples of the Biostimulator-Methionine in comparison to those of the Control treatment, but the difference between them was not statistically significant.Finally, the content of chlorophyll A and chlorophyll B appeared noticeably increased in the samples of the Biostimulator-Alanine treatment, while the carotenoid content was found to be visibly increased in samples of the Biostimulator-Methionine treatment but also in those of the Methionine, Biostimulator and Alanine treatments, with this order.
Traineeship at the Center of Renewable Energy Sources and Saving of Greece, in the research department • Cooperate with chemical engineers and biotechnologists. • Develop project concepts and maintain optimal workflow