Ekaterina Stomakhina
About Ekaterina Stomakhina
Ekaterina Stomakhina is a Research Associate at Verge Genomics in South San Francisco, California, with expertise in molecular biology and animal research techniques. She holds master's degrees in Ecology from Ludwig Maximilians University Munich and Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.
Work at Verge Genomics
Ekaterina Stomakhina has been employed as a Research Associate at Verge Genomics since 2019. Located in South San Francisco, California, she has contributed to various research projects over her five-year tenure. Her role involves performing complex dissections, including brain and spinal cord dissections, which are critical for understanding neurological conditions. Stomakhina also engages in live and terminal sample collection techniques, showcasing her expertise in handling biological specimens.
Education and Expertise
Stomakhina holds two Master's degrees in Ecology. She studied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from 2014 to 2016 and at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Management and Ecology from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia between 2008 and 2013. Her academic background is complemented by her skills in molecular biology techniques, including PCR, qPCR, western blotting, and RNA extraction.
Background
Before joining Verge Genomics, Stomakhina worked as a Research Associate at Verseon from 2017 to 2019 in Fremont, California. She also served as a researcher at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from 2014 to 2016. Her early experience includes an internship at Gazprom Vniigaz in 2012, where she gained foundational skills in research. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of ecological and biological research.
Research Skills and Techniques
Stomakhina possesses a range of research skills essential for her role. She manages animal colonies, overseeing breeding, tattooing, genotyping, and weaning processes. Her expertise extends to administering small molecules through various methods, including intraperitoneal (IP), intravenous (IV), oral (PO), subcutaneous (SC), and osmotic minipump techniques. Furthermore, she conducts behavior studies using assessments such as rotarod, clasping, and grip strength tests.