Name: Dr. Aniko Gal, MSc, PhD

Position: Research associate

Education and qualifications   

  • 2004: Biologist diploma, MSc, Budapest (University of Eotvos Lorant)
  • 2004: Diploma for teacher of biology and ecology, MSc Budapest (University of Eotvos Lorant)
  • 2004: Specialization training in molecular biology – genetics Budapest (University of Eotvos Lorant)
  • 2009: Ph.D. degree for molecular biology, genetics, neurogenetics, neurobiology, Budapest (Semmelweis University)
  • 2011: Certificate for clinical biochemist, Budapest
  • 2013: Certificate for molecular biology diagnostics, Budapest

Workplaces:   

  • 2004-2007: National Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • 2008-2012: Semmelweis University, Department of Neurology
  • 2012 –       : Semmelweis University, Institute of  Genomic Medicine and Rare Disorders

Positions:

  • 2004 – 2007: Biologist  (National Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • 2008 – 2012: Biologist (Semmelweis University, Department of Neurology)
  • 2012 –                   : Research associate (Semmelweis University, Institute of Genomic Medicine and Rare Disorders)
  • 2014-2015: Research fellow (Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Pathology, MitoCare, Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Diagnostic work:

  • Diagnostic tasks for molecular biology, genetics and in vitro diagnostic

Scientific work

  • Investigation of mitochondrial dysfunctions in mitochondrial disorders
  • Genetic epidemiology analysis in background of different neurological diseases
  • Investigation of mitochondrial disorders and hereditary neuropathies
  • Searching a new mutation using next generation sequencing in background of different type of neurological disorders

Scientometry index: www.mtmt.hu

  • Number of publications:  34
  • Impact factor of in extenso publications: 53,3
  • Citations: 112 (independent: 91)
  • Hirsch index: 6
  • Performances: cc 70

Awarded scholarships, awards:

  • 2005-2008:  State-funded PhD scholarship
  • 2006: Pro Traditione et Evolutione Foundation Prize
  • 2013: Researcher exchange program (University of Padova, Department of Biology, Italy)
  • 2014: Rector’s praise (Semmelweis University)
  • 2014: Eötvös Hungarian State Scholarship
  • 2014-2015: HAESF Senior Leaders and Scholars Fellowship program (Thomas Jefferson Egyetem, Philadelphia, PA, USA)

Awarded research grants

  • as supervisor: 1
  • as a co-participant: 8

Higher educational, educational activities

  • Supervision of students in scientific work: 4
  • Presentations to undergraduate and postgraduate training lectures
  • Presentations to professional development courses lectures
  • Presentations to molecular assistant training and driving practices

Society membership:

  • Hungarian Society of Human Genetics
  • Hungarian Clinical Neurogenetics Society
  • Hungarian Personalized Medicine Society

Language:

  • English