Yuriy Chaban
About Yuriy Chaban
Yuriy Chaban is a Cryo Electron Microscopy Scientist at eBIC, currently working at Diamond Light Source in Didcot, UK. He has a strong academic background in genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics, with previous positions at Imperial College London, The Institute of Cancer Research, and Birkbeck, University of London.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Yuriy Chaban serves as a Cryo Electron Microscopy Scientist at the eBIC (electron Bio-Imaging Centre) within Diamond Light Source. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to advancements in cryo-electron microscopy techniques and applications. His work focuses on utilizing cryo-EM to study biological samples, enhancing the understanding of molecular structures and interactions.
Previous Experience in Scientific Research
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Yuriy Chaban worked at several prestigious institutions. He was a Scientist at The Institute of Cancer Research from 2012 to 2015, where he engaged in cancer research. Prior to that, he served as a Post Doctoral Research Associate at Birkbeck, University of London from 2008 to 2011, contributing to various research projects in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Educational Background in Science
Yuriy Chaban completed his education in the field of genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics. He studied at Odessa I.I. Mechnikov National University from 1991 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a PhD in Biophysical Chemistry from the University of Groningen, where he was part of the EM group from 2000 to 2005.
Work Experience at Imperial College London
Yuriy Chaban worked as a Scientist at Imperial College London from 2015 to 2017. During his time there, he contributed to various scientific projects and research initiatives, further developing his expertise in cryo-electron microscopy and related fields.