Dr. Violeta Stojanovska
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Dr. Violeta Stojanovska
Scientist, Theme Coordinator of
Enivronmental pollutant effect on placenta morphology/physiology
and Platform Coordinator of
Cell culture models
Helmholtz Centre for
Environmental Research – UFZ
Department of Environmental Immunology
Permoserstr. 15
04318 Leipzig, Germany
Phone: +49 341 6025-1540
Email
Research Interests
- Development of complex and next-generation co-culturing 3D models of human placenta
- Influence of environmental factors (long-lasting chemicals and viruses) on placenta functionality and development of pregnancy-associated disorders
- Understanding the role of placenta in developmental programming of chronic disorders
Curriculum vitae / Scientific career
Since 09/2020
Scientist, Department of Environmental Immunology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, Leipzig, Germany
2018 - 2020
Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Experimental Obstetrics and Gynecology, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
2013 - 2018
Researcher, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
2013 - 2018
PhD, Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, the Netherlands (Thesis: Fetal-programming in pregnancy associated disorders: studies in novel preclinical models)
2011 - 2013
MSc, Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Groningen, the Netherlands
2004 - 2010
MD, General Medicine, Ss Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
Awards
2022
2022
Bio-techne European organoid research grant, 1st place
Helmholtz Imaging Contest Participants Choice Award, 3rd place
2021
2016
t.e.a.m. Mentee highly selective program aimed for female postdocs who pursue career in academia, University of Leipzig, Germany
Groete Vis Kleine Vis grant, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands
2011
Full master scholarship from JoinEUSEE and Erasmus Mundus program, Graz, Austria
2009
Annual award for exceptional achievements in the field of Medicine and Humanitarian areas, Center Municipality Skopje, Macedonia