Scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences were honored at a solemn assembly on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Union of Scientists in Bulgaria (USB) which was held today in the hall of the Sofia Municipal Council. At the meeting, diplomas were awarded to those honored with the title “Honorary Member of UBS” and prizes in the Contest for Scientific Excellence for 2024.
Dr. Radostina Tsvetankova from the Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction (IBIR) received a diploma in the area of “Significant Scientific Achievements in Doctoral Dissertations”. She was awarded for her dissertation entitled “Influence of specific microRNAs in tumor pathogenesis by altering autophagy and innate immune signaling processes” with scientific supervisor Prof. Krassimira Todorova-Hayrabedyan, DSc.
In the area of “Excellence in Science”, field of “Agricultural Sciences”, a diploma was awarded to Sen. Asst. Prof. Desislava Gradinarska-Yanakieva, PhD, from IBIR – BAS for 4 scientific publications in co-authorship for the period 2021-2023 with impact factor, aimed at the creation of new cryopreservatives in the field of reproductive biology.
A team of authors consisting of Prof. Dr. Alla Kirova and Prof. Dr. Irena Zareva-Zafirova from the Economic Research Institute – BAS was awarded a diploma in the area of “Social Sciences”. The prize is for the monograph “Academia and Business in Bulgaria: State and Opportunities for Expanding Cooperation”.
In the area of “Biological and Medical Sciences”, a diploma was awarded to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Violeta Ruseva from the Institute of Microbiology of BAS. The award is for 15 scientific publications in co-authorship for the period 2021-2023 with impact factor, focused on current issues in the field of infectious diseases and the synthesis of antimicrobial drugs with low cytotoxicity to human cells.
Dr. Nikolay Poppetrov from the Institute for Historical Studies of BAS delivered a speech at the festive assembly. For his outstanding contribution to the promotion of the history and activities of the organization, he was awarded the title “Honorary Member of UBS”. Acad. Ivan Ivanov was also awarded with the title of UBS.
The Union of Scientists in Bulgaria has been organising a series of scientific events in 2024 with today’s festive assembly being the culmination of the 80th anniversary celebrations.
