Miruna Cristiana Gug

Dr. Miruna Cristiana Gug

Medical Genetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timişoara, Timiş, Romania
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Biography

Medical Genetics Resident at Louis Țurcanu Emergency Children’s Hospital, Timișoara, and Assistant Professor at Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara. Currently pursuing a PhD in Medical Genetics, with research investigating how genetic diversity in the Romanian population influences the prevalence of pathogenic variants in rare diseases, integrating genetics, epidemiology, and public health to improve understanding of their genomic basis. Completing a Master’s in Bioinformatics, developing expertise in computational genomics, high-throughput data analysis, and variant interpretation. Author and co-author of multiple ISI-indexed publications advancing genetic diagnostics. Experienced in research, teaching, mentorship, and scientific collaboration, with a mission to bridge genomics research and clinical practice, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Active member of national and international professional societies, including the Romanian Society of Medical Genetics (SRGM), the Romanian Society of Bioinformatics (SRBI), and the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG).

Affiliations

University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes

Timişoara, Timiş, Romania

Medical Genetics

Honors and Awards

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Recognition of research results

UEFISCDI

Award granted by UEFISCDI for 7 authors from Romania for the recognition of research results – for the article Rare splicing mutation in COL1A1 gene identified by whole exomes sequencing in a patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta type I followed by prenatal diagnosis: a case report and review of the literature.

Experience

Technician or Assistant

Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara, Timişoara, Romania

01 Mar 2025 - present