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Maria Oplopoiou
Office hours: Split-site, based in Syngenta, Switzerland
Overview
Currently undergoing my PhD project in investigating Resistance mechanisms and fitness costs related to avermectin resistance in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (3rd year).
Qualifications
EDUCATION
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PhD in Biological Sciences, College of Live and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, United Kingdom (split-site) Major: Insecticide Resistance |
Nov 2018-Oct 2021 |
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MSc in Biomedical Sciences, Department of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Greece [9.04/10, valedictorian] Major: Molecular Anatomy and Histopathology |
Sep 2016-Aug 2018 |
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Specialization diploma in Health Management and Leadership, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece [8.91/10]
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Sep 2016-May 2017 |
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MPharm (Integrated Master), Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Greece [7.26/10, Top 5% of class] |
Sep 2011–July 2016
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Career
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Insecticide Resistance Laboratory, Department of Biology, Syngenta Crop Protection, Stein, Switzerland Project title: Resistance mechanisms and fitness costs related to avermectin resistance in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella |
Nov 2018- Oct 2021 |
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Molecular Respiratory Carcinogenesis Laboratory, Department of Medicine, University of Patras, Greece Project title: The role of Trp53 in chemical-induced lung adenocarcinoma |
Aug 2016- Jul 2018 |
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Molecular Genetics and Immunology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, University of Patras,Greece Project title: Genetic association of the SNP rs12742169 with myopia disorders |
Mar 2015- Jul 2016 |