Mykola Zdioruk
Senior Scientist AstraZeneca
A skilled cell biologist with over 7 years of experience in cancer research, with a particular focus on neuro-oncology, onco-immunology, and drug discovery. My passion lies in improving therapeutic approaches to treat cancer, and my goal-oriented mindset drives me to work towards this objective. I have expertise in various laboratory techniques, experimental design and execution, data analysis, and communicating research findings. In addition, I am committed to mentoring and strive to foster a positive and inclusive working environment. My long-term goal is to contribute to the development of personalized cancer treatments that maximize efficacy while minimizing side effects. I value teamwork, communication, and mentorship in achieving this goal.
Seminars
- Moving beyond traditional models to accurately replicate the TME and immune system of the human brain
- Outlining the technological innovations that are needed to make glioblastoma models truly predictive
- Standardizing models to ensure they are credible for regulatory submission and inform personalized medicine
- Evaluating the utility of genetically engineered mouse models, xenograft cell lines, and syngeneic models to determine their relevance and effectiveness in glioblastoma research
- Learning how to use these advanced models to accurately simulate the glioblastoma microenvironment and enhance the effectiveness of preclinical drug testing
- Identifying the most suitable modelling approaches for ensuring that preclinical findings are reliable and can be successfully translates into clinical applications
