Yury Nikolaev
About Yury Nikolaev
Yury Nikolaev is a Postdoctoral Scientist at Yale University, specializing in Human Physiology and Biophysics. He holds a PhD from the University of Newcastle and has contributed to significant research collaborations, resulting in multiple publications and presentations.
Work at Yale University
Yury Nikolaev has been working as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Yale University since 2018. In this role, he collaborates with a team of researchers, contributing to various projects and studies. His work has involved the application of advanced techniques in the field of human physiology, leading to significant research outputs, including co-authored publications.
Education and Expertise
Yury Nikolaev studied at the University of Newcastle, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Physiology from 2013 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor's/Master's Combined Degree in Biophysics from Lomonosov Moscow State University, completed from 2006 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in biophysics and physiology, which he applies in his research.
Research Collaborations and Publications
During his tenure at Yale University, Yury Nikolaev has collaborated with a team of 15 researchers from Yale and Columbia University. This collaboration has resulted in the publication of four co-authored papers, showcasing his ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to impactful research.
Mentorship and Educational Initiatives
Yury Nikolaev has mentored three students in electrophysiology and cell-culture techniques, contributing to their development and leading to a co-authored paper that is currently submitted. Additionally, he co-developed a one-week educational course aimed at students from disadvantaged backgrounds in the New Haven area, which involved delivering lectures and designing workshops.
Previous Experience and Research Techniques
Before his current position, Yury Nikolaev worked as a PhD Student at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute from 2014 to 2018. He also served as a PhD Visiting Scholar at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg for two months in 2016. His research has utilized advanced techniques such as patch clamp, calcium imaging, and RNA sequencing, leading to the discovery of a new excitable cell type and contributing to securing $400k in grant funding.