Ekaterina Stomakhina
About Ekaterina Stomakhina
Ekaterina Stomakhina is a Senior Research Associate at Verge Genomics, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's Degree in Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München and has extensive experience in animal research and molecular biology techniques.
Current Role at Verge Genomics
Ekaterina Stomakhina serves as a Senior Research Associate at Verge Genomics since 2020. In this role, she is involved in developing assays and managing outsourced in-vivo studies. She actively participates in the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and COVID committee, contributing to the organization's commitment to safety and health protocols.
Previous Experience at Verge Genomics
Before her current position, Stomakhina worked as a Research Associate at Verge Genomics from 2019 to 2020. During this time, she gained experience in various research methodologies and contributed to ongoing projects within the organization.
Educational Background
Stomakhina studied at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics from 2014 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Nature Management from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, completing her studies from 2008 to 2013.
Research Experience and Skills
Stomakhina has extensive research experience, having worked as a Researcher at LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from 2014 to 2016. She has conducted live and terminal sample collection techniques, managed animal colonies, and performed complex behavior studies. Her skills include administering small molecules through various methods and utilizing molecular biology techniques such as PCR and western blotting.
Internship Experience
In 2012, Stomakhina completed a month-long internship as an Undergraduate Intern at the Limited Liability Company Scientific-Research Institute of Natural Gases and Gas Technologies – GAZP in Razvilka, Leninsky Rayon, Moskovskaya oblast, Russia. This early experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in research methodologies.