Dr. Alexandr Morozov
Institute of Zoology
State University of Moldova
Chisinau
Republic of Moldova
Topic of interest: tick-borne pathogens, birds, epidemiology, molecular diagnostics
BAVBD contribution:
Tick-Borne Disease Diagnostics: Offering my expertise in the development and validation of diagnostic tools, particularly for detecting tick-borne pathogens in ticks collected from humans, which is crucial for effective disease surveillance and control.
Research Collaboration: Seeking to join research projects focused on tick-borne diseases, aiming to contribute to and expand the current knowledge and strategies for managing these diseases in the region.
Mentorship in Next-Generation Sequencing: Interested in both receiving and providing mentorship in next-generation sequencing techniques, enhancing the capacity for genomic analysis of vector-borne diseases within the region.
Educational Initiatives: Eager to contribute to educational programs that raise awareness about tick-borne diseases, targeting healthcare professionals, local communities, and stakeholders to improve disease management and prevention.
Writing Review Articles: Keen on collaborating in the authorship of comprehensive review articles on current trends and challenges in the field of vector-borne diseases, aiming to synthesize existing research and outline future directions.
Relevant references:
1. Morozov, A.; Nirca, V.; Victorova, A.; Poppert, S.; Frickmann, H.; Yamada, C.; Kacena, M.A.; Rata, S.; Movila, A. SARS-CoV-2 from COVID-19 Patients in the Republic of Moldova: Whole-Genome Sequencing Results. Viruses 2022, 14, 2310. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14102310
2. Morozov, A.; Tischenkov, A.; Silaghi, C.; Proka, A.; Toderas, I.; Movila, A.; Frickmann, H.; Poppert, S. Prevalence of Bacterial and Protozoan Pathogens in Ticks Collected from Birds in the Republic of Moldova. Microorganisms 2022, 10, 1111. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10061111