Maritsa Kurashvili

Born
02, May, 1968

Education
Tbilisi State University, Biological Faculty – 1991

Scientific Degrees
PhD, Candidate of Biological Sciences – 1995

Working Experience
1993 – Durmishidze Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Laboratory of Biological Oxidation
2003 – Senior scientist

Basic Scientific Directions
Investigation of biochemical principles of phytoremediation of polluted environment
The study of penetration, translocation and transformation pathways of xenobiotics in plant
Elaboration of biochemical criteria for selection of plants for phytoremediation and bioindication
Establish of regulatory mechanisms of xenobiotics detoxification in plant cell
Investigation of plant enzymes (cytochrome P450-containing monooxygenases, peroxidases, phenoloxidases)
participating in oxidative degradation of organic toxicants

International Grants
INTAS-Georgia # 97-0716
ISTC # G718
ISTC # G1408
STCU-GNSF # 4674

Stipends
President stipend (II degree) – in 2000