SPS Staff Profiles
Dr Anna Burdina
Postdoctoral Researcher in Stem Cell Biology and Molecular Physiology
Qualifications
- PhD in Molecular Biology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA (2004-2009)
- M.S. in Genetics and Cell Biology, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia (2000-2001)
- B.S. in Biology, Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk, Russia (1997-2000) and Kemerovo State University, Kemerovo, Russia (1996-1997)
Current Projects
Dr. Anna Burdina is focusing on the isolation and characterization of adult human cardiac stem cells. She is addressing the effects of small molecules and factors that could promote activation and early differentiation of eCSCs into cardiogenic lineages as well as help maintain them in undifferentiated state in vitro. This research will contribute to a basis for developing regenerative therapies in the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Awards
- Award for Excellence in Teaching (2006) University of Illinois at Chicago
- Award for Excellence in Research (2008) University of Illinois at Chicago




