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Ms. Leva Inokaityte | Ophthalmology | Young Scientist Award

Ms. IevaInokaityte, Medical Faculty, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania

Ieva Inokaityte is a versatile professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical and Veterinary Genetics and Life Sciences, specializing as a Biomedical Technician. 🧬 Her academic journey, enriched by international traineeships in Barcelona and local laboratories, reflects her expertise in genetics and eye diseases. 🌍 Outside the lab, she excels as a professional dancer, clinching awards and now gracing television projects and concerts. 🕺💃 Additionally, Ieva showcases her talents in the world of acting and modeling, collaborating with an actors’ agency on various platforms, including commercials and Netflix series. 📽️🌟 Diligent, creative, and communicative, she seamlessly blends her scientific acumen with artistic flair.

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Education and Training :

Ieva Inokaityte’s academic journey is a testament to her passion for Medical and Veterinary Genetics. 🧬 She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, delving into diverse subjects like human and animal anatomy, genetics, and molecular pathology. Complementing her degree, she holds a qualification as a Biomedical Technician. Ieva’s hands-on experience includes impactful traineeships at the University of Barcelona’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and local laboratories focusing on eye diseases and gene polymorphisms. Her work involves precise techniques like DNA concentration measurement and PCR amplification, contributing to advancements in understanding age-related macular degeneration. 🌐👁️

Research Focus:

Ieva Inokaityte, a dedicated researcher, has significantly contributed to the field of Ophthalmic Genetics with her work on the association of <i>TAS2R16</i> gene polymorphisms (rs860170, rs978739, rs1357949) and TAS2R16 serum levels in age-related macular degeneration patients. 🧬 Her expertise in genetic research, demonstrated through this impactful journal article published on 2024-01-26, showcases a focus on unraveling the genetic intricacies of ocular diseases. Collaborating with Greta Gedvilaite and Rasa Liutkeviciene, Ieva’s contributions extend the understanding of genetic factors influencing age-related macular degeneration. 🌐👁️

Publication:

Association of <i>TAS2R16</i> gene (rs860170, rs978739, rs1357949) polymorphisms and TAS2R16 serum levels in patients with age-related macular degeneration

 

 

Leva Inokaityte | Ophthalmology | Young Scientist Award

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