Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ljubljana

Vrazov trg 2
SI 1000, Ljubljana
Slovenia

Tel (IBK): +386-1-543-7640
Tel (lab): +386-1-543-7652
E-mail: metka.lenassi@mf.uni-lj.si

Laboratory for Extracellular Vesicle Research
PI: Metka Lenassi

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Maja Vodušek has an MSc in Microbiology and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University Medical Centre Ljubljana and the University of Ljubljana. She is working under the mentorship of Professor Miha Arnol, MD, PhD, and Associate Professor Metka Lenassi, PhD, to advance her knowledge in the field of Nephrology. Her research focuses on identifying new non-invasive urinary biomarkers of kidney allograft injury, with a specific interest in extracellular vesicles and their cargo properties. Maja aims to aid in earlier detection and treatment of kidney failure in transplanted kidney recipients and to contribute to a more personalized approach to transplant medicine.

EDUCATION:

MSc in Microbiology (Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2021)
BSc in Microbiology (Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2018)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PhD student, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Clinical Department of Nephrology and Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (2023 - present)
Teaching Assistant, Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Biotechnology, Chair of Genetics, Animal Biotechnology and Immunology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (2022-2023)
Teaching Assistant, Biotechnical Faculty, Department of Microbiology, Chair of Microbial Diversity, Microbiomics and Biotechnology, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (2021-2022)

PUBLICATIONS

Author's publication in Sicris.