Full name and current position: Tsvetelina Gerasimova, Chief Assistant., PhD Education: Higher education, Biologist, SU “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Sofia, Bulgaria; 1997–2003: MSc, Faculty of Biology, St Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia; 2003–2004: biologist, Institute of botany, BAS; 2003–2012: biologist, Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem research, BAS; 2012: PhD, Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, BAS; 2013–present: Chief Assistant, PhD in the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, BAS, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel str., Sofia, Bulgaria. Work Experience: Application of classical cytogenetic methods (chromosome aberrations, mitotic index, micronuclei) in rodent species in vivo. Current and previous research interests: Genetic monitoring, genotoxic activity of biologically active substances, experimental zoology, karyology, genetic structure of populations, chromosomal aberrations. Participation in projects: Participant in 15 Bulgarian as well as international projects. Publications: 36 scientific papers in the field of genetic monitoring monitor species, environmental mutagenesis, and bioactive substances. 224 citations. Memberships of professional societies: Member of Bulgaria Union of Scientists.