Small Research Grant Recipients 2021

Vitalina Bashynska
D.F.Chebotarev State Institute of Gerontology, NAMS 
ResearchGate
Study of genetic associations in PTSD in Ukrainians

Maria Bayliak
Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
ResearchGate
Use of dietary supplements for prevention of obesity and other age-related metabolic disturbances in a mouse model /♦/ read more

Yevheniy Denis
D.F. Chebotarev State Institute of Gerontology, NAMS
ResearchGate
Early stage studies regarding cellular ageing and how senescent cells contribute to the ageing of neighboring cells /♦/ read more

Anna Drazhnikova
National Aviation University
ResearchGate
Development of prototype of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal biofertilizer

Oksana Ishchenko
Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy
ORCID
Measuring the levels of the naturally occurring antibacterial substance, beta-defensin, in the respiratory tracts of cystic fibrosis patients

Antonina Kapustian
Odesa National Academy of Food Technologies
ORCID
Using cell wall derivatives from probiotic bacteria as potential food additives to stimulate the innate immune responses /♦/ read more

Viktoriia Korniienko
Sumy State University
ResearchGate
Development of new hemostatic materials made of natural polymer (chitosan)

Yaroslav Kravchenko 
Sumy State University
Scopus
Creating novel compositions suitable for 3D printing of human prosthetic bones

Alla Kushkina
D.K. Zabolotny Institute of Microbiology and Virology, NAS
ResearchGate
Studying the mechanisms through which viruses attach to their bacterial hosts

Yevhen Kuzenko
Sumy State University
ResearchGate
Construction of a second-generation automated microscope slide-processing device

Vitalii Kyryk
State Institute of Genetic and Regenerative Medicine
ResearchGate
Developing cell therapies for individuals with cardiac disease using cardiac-derived stem cells

Mykola Lyndin
Sumy State University
ResearchGate
Using tumor-specific markers (CEACAMs) in the intraoperative diagnosis of malignant tumors and their metastasis

Oksana Piven
Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, NAS
ResearchGate
Research aimed at stimulating the heart to repair itself after damage

Oksana Pogorielova
Sumy State University
ORCID
Finding human markers that will help predict coronary artery disease

Yevheniya Sharhorodska
Institute of Hereditary Pathology, NAMS
ResearchGate
Determining whether abnormal blood clotting is a cause of infertility

Oksana Shcherbak
M.V. Zubets Institute of Animal Breeding and Genetics, NAAS
ResearchGate
Agricultural extension work with farms in Ukraine to teach and facilitate embryo transfer techniques

Alla Skoreiko
Ukrainian Scientific-Research Plant Quarantine Station
ORCID
Eliminating Potato Wart Disease in Ukraine /♦/ read more

Ivan Sobran
Sumy National Agrarian University
ORCID
Optimization of Methods for Obtaining Solanum Tuberosum L. Microtubers Under the Conditions of In Vitro /♦/ read more

Olha Strilbytska
Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
ResearchGate
TOR and insulin signaling pathways in intestinal stem and progenitor cells as an important determinants of physiological and metabolic traits in Drosophila

Liudmyla Trufkati
Odesa National Academy of Food Technologies
ResearchGate
Using probiotic microorganisms to transform vegetable material into a form that is more nutritious for humans

Taras Tsarenko
Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University
ResearchGate
Determining the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria among cats and dogs treated at veterinary teaching hospitals in the Kyiv and the antibiotic resistance of such bacteria

Oleg Tsupykov
Bogomoletz Institute of Physiology
ResearchGate
Study of the use of adipose-derived stem cells to treat neurodegenerative diseases and peripheral neuropathy

Ihor Vereshchahin 
Sumy National Agrarian University
GoogleScholar
Developing flax plants with optimal fiber characteristics /♦/ read more

Olha Yaroshko
Institute of Cell Biology and Genetic Engineering, NAS
ResearchGate
Transforming plants to manufacture proteins for human therapeutic use /♦/ read more

Avrelia Zelya
Ukrainian Scientific-Research Plant Quarantine Station
ORCID
Developing potato strains that are resistant to potato wart

Small Research Grant Recipients 2020

Olha Bakumenko
Sumy National Agrarian University
ORCID
Using molecular methods to determine optimal strains of winter wheat /♦/ read more

Vitalina Bashynska
Dmitry F. Chebotarev Institute of Gerontology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine
ResearchGate
Discovery and validation of genetic markers related to substance use disorders in Ukraine /♦/ read more

Viktoriya Havryliak  
Lviv Polytechnic University
ResearchGate
Characterization of keratins for hydrogel development

Dmytro Krasnienkov 
Dmitry F. Chebotarev Institute of Gerontology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine
Scopus
Gene expression as a function of aging in mice

Yaroslav Kravchenko
Sumy State University
Scopus
Development of biocompatible and anti-infective prosthetic implants  /♦/  read more

Mykola Makhonin
National Technical Institute "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
Scopus
Testing the safety of using ozone for disinfecting premises from viruses and bacteria

Iryna Makovska
National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
ResearchGate
Development of a geographic information system to map the spread of rabies in Ukraine

Romanа Petrina
Lviv Polytechnic National University
ResearchGate
Development of cosmetics and hydrogel masks from substances obtained from cultured plant material

Bogdan Postolnyi
Sumy State University
ResearchGate
Development of advanced coatings that impart better durability and antimicrobial activity for commonly touched surfaces in locations such as health care facilities

Nataliya Romanyuk
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
ResearchGate
Tissue culture experiments regarding nutrient uptake stimulation by endophytic bacteria in select varieties of wheat

Bogdan Sinenko
National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine
GoogleScholar
Growing various edible plants under Mars-simulated conditions /♦/  read more

Vasyl Syrvatka
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
ResearchGate
Testing LED arrays at various wavelengths to assess their effect on gene expression and secondary metabolite production

Roman Tomashevskyi
National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute"
Scopus
Development of an outpatient device for detection of atrial fibrillation /♦/ read more

Ihor Vereshchahin
Sumy National Agrarian University
GoogleScholar
Using genetic analysis to select the best crops for different traits /♦/ read more