Curiculum vitae:

• 1982 – MSc. in Biophysics – Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University
• 1983 – RNDr. (rerum naturalium doctor) degree – Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University
• 1993 – PhD – Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University – Hybrid selection for cell engineering using physical methods
• 2002 – Associate Professor (physics/biophysics) – Faculty of Mathematics and Physics – Fluorescence method of monitoring the impact of stressors on the yeast plasma membrane)

• since 1999 – Head of the Biophysics Division of the Institute of Physics

Fields of interest and research experience:

• Interaction of yeast and yeast protoplasts with strong pulsed electric field

• Fluorescence detection of minor microbial contamination of medical instruments

• Applications of fluorescence methods for assessing cellular functions
  • Fluorescence study of effect of stress on yeast membrane potential
  • Monitoring the activity of MDR transporters in yeast
  • Testing of lethal effect of surface-active drugs on yeast cells
  • Monitoring of in vivo mitochondrial membrane potential in C. elegans