Teodora Plamenova Damyanova
Verona
Summary
- Autonomously design, plan multi-steps synthesis and purification of small molecules.
- Troubleshooting synthetic and purification issues.
- Creating detailed reports of the performed experiments.
- Using Istant Jchem , Datawarrior, Spotfire for SAR analysis
- Ability to evaluate drug-like properties of designed molecules.
- 13 years of experience in medicinal chemistry projects in several therapeutic areas (metabolic deceases, CNS, antibacterials, cancer and others)
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Scientist
Evotec
04.2020 - Current
- Design multistep synthesis, execution and purification of small molecules.
- Use data analysis tools to understand SAR and biological data aiming to enhance drug-likely properties.
- Problem solving for synthetic issues.
- Med Chem design and discussion of new ideas with team and clients.
- Timely creation of detailed experimental reports.
- Embrace the concept of green chemistry, reducing the use of certain solvents.
- Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to laboratory safety guidelines.
- Evaluate new technologies for potential integration into existing research processes, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Work in interdisciplinary teams leading to more comprehensive findings.
- Work as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Associate Scientist
Aptuit An Evotec Company
07.2011 - 03.2020
- Synthesis and purification of small-molecules.
- Problem solving for synthetic issues.
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment by adhering to best practices for chemical handling and waste disposal.
- Med Chem design and discussion of new ideas with team.
- Timely creation of detailed experimental reports.
- Work as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Stage Technician
Aptuit
02.2011 - 06.2011
- Custom synthesis and purification of small-molecules.
- Good maintenance of laboratory instruments and common spaces.
Stage Technician
SPS Ecologia Srl
05.2010 - 06.2010
- Chemical analysis: HPLC, gas-chromatograhy
- Microbiological analysis: agar droplet method.
- Sampling activities: water, sludge, waste, soil, food.
Education
Associate of Science - Industrial Chemistry
ITIS G. Ferraris
Verona, Italy07.2010
Skills
- Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Small Molecules Synthesis
- Chromatography
- NMR
- Laboratory Good Practise
- Analytical Analysis Of Small Molecules
- Data Analysis
- Spotfire
- Istant Jchem
- Datawarrior
- Microsoft Office
- Presentations
- Interdisciplinary Team Work
- Scientific Writing
- Laboratory techniques
Traveling
I'm curious open-minded individual. I enjoy discovering new cultures and places, even solo traveling. I also love reading or listening to audio books and learning something new everyday! These hobbies allow me to grow my capabilities and skills constantly in the never ending process of knowledge.
Languages
Bulgarian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Research Scientist
Evotec
04.2020 - Current
Associate Scientist
Aptuit An Evotec Company
07.2011 - 03.2020
Stage Technician
Aptuit
02.2011 - 06.2011
Stage Technician
SPS Ecologia Srl
05.2010 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Industrial Chemistry
ITIS G. Ferraris