Search by tag «Biotechnology» 38 results

• Student Spotlight: Hadi Alhaj, Lebanon

  Hadi is here and he means business: as a PhD student in biotechnology, he’s exploring how stem cells can help us better understand and treat bone diseases. In this conversation, he shares insights into his research, his experiences in Russia, and what he’s learned along the way.

  30.10.2025

• Student Spotlight: Sophia Gallegos, USA

  Not quite a foreigner, not quite a native – Sophia Gallegos lives in the in-between. An American who finished high school in Russia and now studies biotechnology at ITMO, Sophia blends the two worlds with quiet confidence, sharp wit, and a cup of tea always close by. Whether she's collecting colorful salts or dodging cultural clichés, Sophia is proof that not all international students’ stories follow the same script.

  15.05.2025

• Student Spotlight: Reham Adel Hammoud, Syria

  Meet Reham – an aspiring biotechnologist who's also not afraid to tackle the complexities of Russian grammar. Between searching for biomedical breakthroughs and poring over the works of Chekhov, she's finding beauty in both the lab and the language. Read on!

  24.04.2025

• Student Spotlight: Pankaj Kumar, India

  Meet Pankaj, a dynamic student from Haryana (India) with a surprising collection of academic degrees! Inspired by YouTube vlogs and motivated by scholarships, he left a PhD program in India to pursue further studies in Russia. Speaking to ITMO.NEWS, he shares his perspective on the two nations’ educational systems, life as an international student, and his future plans.

  06.06.2024

• Student Spotlight: Tugsbilguun Tuvshinbayar, Mongolia

  Meet Tugsbilguun, a soon-to-be graduate of the Master’s program FoodTech, whose journey of academic and cultural exploration has taken him from Ulaanbaatar to St. Petersburg and then… to South Korea! In this interview, we’ll learn about the experiences, challenges, and cultural exchanges that have shaped him not just academically, but also personally.

  30.05.2024

• Student Spotlight: Abdullah Sharabati, Saudi Arabia

  When one door slams shut, a thousand new ones open. This has been proven time and again through Abdullah’s story. In search of new opportunities, Abdullah came to Russia to pursue breakthroughs. And guess what, he got exactly that. He claims his life in Russia as a fresh start! What makes him think so? Read on to find out.

  21.09.2023

• Student Spotlight: Lilia Tafran, Syria

  Driven by sheer passion for improving the current standards of global healthcare, Lilia Tafran, a student from Syria, decided to learn her trade in Russia. She won a full scholarship from the Russian government and enrolled herself at ITMO’s СhemBio Cluster (SCAMT). Today, we got the opportunity to meet her and learn about her early impressions of ITMO and St. Petersburg. How did she survive the winter and what are her plans for the summer? Read on to find out.

  04.05.2023

• Exploring Russia’s First BioArt Lab at ITMO University

  ITMO’s Art & Science Center is now home to BioArt Lab – the one and so far the only laboratory of biotechnological art in Russia. With acclaimed artist and biologist Ippolit Markelov as its founder, the laboratory welcomes not only students of the Art & Science program but also students of other specializations and visiting artists. Learn more about the lab’s research and how you can join below.

  11.04.2023

• Student Spotlight: Noviana Haslinda, Indonesia

  Her mother’s passion for biology and her father’s love for ballet have infused in Noviana a unique appreciation for Russia and its culture – enough to bring her here all the way from the island nation of Indonesia. Now in her first year of biotechnology studies, Noviana has already had some interesting experiences in the Venice of the North. Read on to learn a few interesting facts about her homeland and, more importantly, the stories that she has to share about her life at ITMO.

  23.03.2023

• Student Spotlight: Meera Alaji, Syria

  Meera Alaji, an international student from Syria, fought against all odds to keep shining and make the best of her opportunity at ITMO. With a great passion for biotechnology and regenerative medicine, Meera aspires to make an impact in the field of therapeutic medicine. How is she transforming her dreams into reality? Let’s learn it from Meera herself.

  23.02.2023