USUF Biotech Initiative Small Research Grant Winners Announced

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our first small research grants.

The following scientists will receive support to help complete a study for publication, obtain results that will make them more competitive for future funding, expand research into new areas, or make progress towards the development of a commercial product prototype.

 

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


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