Before starting my journalism career, I presented research in synthetic biology, genetics and molecular biology at various national and international conferences.
Sofia, Bulgaria
May 2018
TEDxSofiaUniversity
Speaker, discussing fake news and conspiracy theories surrounding genetically modified crops and food (GMOs)
Boston, USA
Oct 2018
iGEM Giant Jamboree
Speaker, presenting the UCL team project SETA: creating a modular platform for polymerization and functionalization of proteins
London, UK
Jul 2018
Chimeric spider silk for biomining and regenerative medicine
UCL Synthetic Biology Showcase
Speaker, presented early-stage research on the UCL iGEM 2018 project
Sofia, Bulgaria
Jun 2017
The evolution of natural bio-antioxidants: types, mechanisms of action and new biochemical implications
First International Conference on Bio-Antioxidants
Speaker at the Young school of bio-antioxidants, received an award for youngest presenter on the conference
Sofia, Bulgaria
Jun 2017
National High School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Lecturer on the history of genetic engineering and its medical, industrial and research applications. Part of the seminar series "From NPMGers to NPMGers"
Sofia, Bulgaria
Dec 2016
Second National Olympic Conference
With the presence of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Rosen Plevneliev, and olympic medalists across Bulgaria. I participated as a bronze medal winner at the International Biology Olympiad 2016 in Vietnam
Sofia, Bulgaria
Jan 2016
Tree species identification in local parks in Sofia, Bulgaria
Fifth Annual Olympic Meeting
Speaker, supported the presentation of a project on tree species identification with leader Tsvetoslav Georgiev. With the presence of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Rosen Plevneliev, and olympic medalists across Bulgaria.