Agata Starosta

Agata L. Starosta is a prominent researcher and group leader in the field of biochemistry and biophysics. She currently holds the position of Group Leader at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS), a role she has occupied since April 2021.2

Dr. Starosta's academic background is extensive, with a focus on bacterial gene expression regulation, particularly at the translational level. She holds the title of Principal Investigator at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences.4 Prior to her current position, she served as a Group Leader at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin from January 2018.2

Her research interests are centered on:

1. Gene expression regulation at the translational level in various bacteria5
2. Translation regulation in bacteria6
3. Next Generation Sequencing techniques applied to bacterial studies5

Dr. Starosta has been involved in diverse research projects, including a study on lake microbiome and trophy fluctuations of an ancient hemp rettery, which she described as a "Covid times project".3 Her work extends to investigating translational control during sporulation in Bacillus subtilis, employing techniques such as RNA-seq, ribosome profiling, and fluorescence microscopy.1

As an accomplished researcher, Dr. Starosta has published numerous scientific papers and continues to contribute significantly to the field of bacterial gene expression and translation regulation. Her work at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics PAS likely involves leading a team of researchers and overseeing various projects related to her areas of expertise.