Position:

Research assistant

Education:

• 2020 – present PhD student, Molecular Biology, Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
• 2020 MSc in Biology (module Molecular Biology), Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
• 2019 BSc in Biology (module Molecular Biology), Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

Reseach interest:

My research interest lies in unraveling the impact of endocrine-disrupting compounds on the female reproductive system, with particular emphasis on the perfluoroalkyl substances (mainly PFOS and PFOA). The persistent presence of these man-made chemicals in our environment and their potential to interfere with reproductive processes underscore the urgency of comprehensive research in this field. Using an in vitro model, specifically the human nonluteinized granulosa cell line (HGrC1), I aim to understand both the acute and cumulative impacts of exposure to these chemicals on the delicate balance of hormonal production in females. By investigating changes in gene expression and steroidogenesis I am trying to uncover the underlying mechanisms through which these compounds exert their effect on the female reproductive system.