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Konstantia Saxoni

Master's Student
Odense

Summary

Final-year Integrated Master’s student at the Department of Biological Applications and Technology, University of Ioannina (https://bat.uoi.gr/en/). Currently, I am conducting my Master’s Thesis at Genome Biology Lab, under the supervision of Prof. Vijay Tiwari at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU).

Overview

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year of professional experience
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Languages

Work History

International Competition Group Member

International Genetically Engineering Machine (iGEM)
12.2025 - Current

As a core member of an international competition group, I can quickly adapt to new situations, integrating with the team. I am able to communicate scientific topics and troubleshoot keeping a good teamwork experience. I am passionate and I love to acquire new skills.

Conference Organizer

SymBioSE
10.2025 - 07.2026

During organizing a European student conference, I secured high-profile speakers, raising the overall prestige of the conference. Managed to increase event attendance through effective marketing strategies and targeted outreach efforts. Designed an engaging and relevant to the field of biology program. Coordinated accommodation for all participants and got in touch with sponsors, ensuring smooth functioning of the conference.

Intern

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Histology and Embryology Laboratory
Athens, Greece
08.2025 - 09.2025

An internship at the Histology and Embryology Laboratory, under the supervision of Prof. V. Gorgoulis was my first contact with biological research. There I conducted literature reviews to identify relevant research articles and support project objectives. I received advanced knowledge on cellular senescence and melanoma cancer research. I was able to work independently performing immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry staining.

Conference Volunteer

Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness (ASSC)
Heraklion, Greece
07.2025 - 07.2025

As a volunteer in a world wide conference, I collaborated efficiently across teams, ensuring seamless operations throughout each day of the event, enhancing attendee's experience. Helped improving the overall event organization and played an integral role in the successful execution of the event, resulting in positive feedback from conference organizers and attendees alike.

Conference Volunteer

Dana Foundation
Ioannina, Greece
03.2025 - 03.2025

As a member of Brain Awareness Week (BAW), I was able to enthusiastically communicate science with attendees. Responding to questions regarding neuroscience and brain functions, while maintaining good coordination of the event.

Education

Master's Thesis - Tumor-Neural Crosstalk

University of Southern Denmark
Odense
07-2026

BSc - Biology with Integrated Master’s Degree, Department of Biological Applications and Technologies

University of Ioannina
Greece
06-2026

Skills

Co-culture systems and advanced cell culture methods

Immunofluorescence (IF), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunocytochemistry

PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Mutagenesis

Imaging analysis

Conferences

  • 2025: 44th Scientific Conference of the Hellenic Society for Bioscientific Research
  • 2024: 27th SymBioSe (Symbosium of Biology Students in Europe) – active participation
  • 2023: 26th SymBioSe (Symbosium of Biology Students in Europe)
  • 2023: Introduction to a Neurosciences Seminar, University of Ioannina (UoI)
  • 2023: 1st Panhellenic student conference of Bioscientists
  • 2022: 13th P.E.V. Conference (Panhellenic Union of Bioscientists) – Workshop “New methods of NGS - Applications in research and diagnosis”

Timeline

International Competition Group Member

International Genetically Engineering Machine (iGEM)
12.2025 - Current

Conference Organizer

SymBioSE
10.2025 - 07.2026

Intern

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Histology and Embryology Laboratory
08.2025 - 09.2025

Conference Volunteer

Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness (ASSC)
07.2025 - 07.2025

Conference Volunteer

Dana Foundation
03.2025 - 03.2025

Master's Thesis - Tumor-Neural Crosstalk

University of Southern Denmark

BSc - Biology with Integrated Master’s Degree, Department of Biological Applications and Technologies

University of Ioannina
Konstantia SaxoniMaster's Student