Dr. Ivanova is a postdoctoral researcher in the
laboratory
of Prof. D.
Eisenberg at UCLA
Currently, Dr. Ivanova is interested in understanding the molecular
organization of protein molecules in amyloid assemblies. In the
laboratory of Prof D. Eisenberg, Dr. Ivanova was one of the pioneers
who developed structural methods which helped to view short segments of
proteins in their misfolded state. At present, Dr. Ivanova also works
on developing systems which reflect the conditions triggering the
conversion of the proteins into misfolded state. The knowledge about
the nature of amyloid assemblies can be used to design therapeutics for
diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s currently affecting a
large group of the aging population.