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Department "Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction"

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Radostina Stoikova-Grigorova

  • Education:

    2002 – Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Biology, Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology

  • PhD Degree:

    2020 – Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod, dissertation topic: “Genetic Diversity and Nucleotide Polymorphism of Genes for Meat Productivity in Pigs”

  • Latest Academic Degree:

    2025 – Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod, Professional Field 6.3. Animal Science, Scientific Specialty: “Breeding of Farm Animals, Biology and Biotechnology of Reproduction”

  • Research Interests:
    1. Genetics and selection of farm animals
    2. Genetic markers associated with the quality of animal products
    3. Studies on genetic diversity in farm animal populations
  • Scope of Competence:
    1. Research focused on the application of modern molecular-genetic approaches for improving breeding programs and effective management of genetic resources
    2. Studies assessing the relationship between genetic variation in QTL genetic marker loci and economically important productive traits in farm animals
    3. Scientific and experimental work related to the assessment of genetic diversity in animal husbandry through PCR-RFLP methods, sequencing, and SSR markers
  • Participation in Scientific Projects:
    1. Zh191 “Analysis of Candidate Genes Associated with Milk Productivity in Bulgarian Rhodope Cattle”, implementation period: 2024–2027, project leaders: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanya Ivanova, Prof. Dr. Tsonka Odzhakova
    2. Zh175 “Identification of Genetic Markers Associated with Productive Traits in Californian and New Zealand White Rabbit Breeds”, implementation period: 2022–2025, project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mirena Bozhilova-Sakova
    3. Zh157 “Management of Selection and Reproduction Processes in Specialized Sheep Breeds”, implementation period: 2020–2023, project leaders: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tanya Ivanova, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nikola Metodiev, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsvetana Harizanova-Metodieva
    4. KP–06M76/1: “Optimization of the Microclimate in a Rabbit Farm through an Automatic Climate System and Feed Additives for Reducing Ammonia Levels”, implementation period: 2023–2025, project leader: Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Denis Viryanski
    5. KP-06-426/9: “Study of DNA Markers Associated with Productivity in Sheep Breeds Raised in Bulgaria”, implementation period: 2019–2021, project leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. I. Dimitrova
    6. M06/02: “Molecular-Genetic Characterization of the Pollen Composition of Bulgarian Polyfloral Honey”, implementation period: 2017–2018, project leader: Chief Assist. Prof. Dr. Ralitsa Balkanska
    7. M06/04: “Genetic Polymorphism at the DMRT3 Gene Locus in Horse Breeds in Bulgaria”, implementation period: 2017–2018, project leader: Assist. Prof. Dr. Nadezhda Lukanova
  • Publications

  • Contact Information:
    e-mail: rstoikova@abv.bg
    Phone: 0721/68 962
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