Signe Parts

Junior Researcher & PhD Student, University of Tartu , Estonia

Signe Parts began her studies at Tartu University, Estonia with BSc studies in Gene Technology where she had a great opportunity to collaborate with AS Icosagen in cell line development and gene editing with the CRISPR system to create a more efficient selection system for super-producer cells. In 2020 she continued her studies in the Biomedicine curriculum. Her Master’s thesis focused on diabetic patients’ urinary extracellular vesicles isolation methods. In September 2022, she started her PhD studies as a junior researcher in Prof. Fazeli’s research group under the supervision of Prof. Vallo Volke and Prof. Alireza Fazeli. During her PhD studies, Signe will continue her work with diabetic patients and extracellular vesicles. In addition to her research, she enjoys popularizing science in Estonia. She is working as a lecturer at the University of Tartu Youth Academy where she is teaching biology workshops.