Explogen LLC (EXG) is a small Ukrainian enterprise formed in mid-2019 in Lviv, which deploys recombination-based approaches for genome engineering of diverse bacterial species. We are primarily focused on Actinobacteria as a source of new natural products. However, our technologies could be applied to basically any type of bacteria species and microbial products.
Explogen represents in Ukraine a unique case of research-intensive biotech startup.
Explogen’s main asset is team of experienced researchers and managing professionals.
Tetyana combines CEO and CFO positions in the company. She has a consolidated experience in finances, risks assessment and management, financial reporting, management, organization and business administration. With two degrees in semiconductors development and finances Tetyana has a deep understanding on how the technology-based business should be managed. She also completed the studies in Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA, UK) and gained the international CAP (Certified Accounting Practitioner) diploma.
Yuriy gained PhD in molecular genetics from Lviv National University. He has 20+ years of experience in microbial genetics, genetic and metabolic engineering, genomics and synthetic biology of microorganisms. This includes training in Harvard Medical School (USA), Niigata University if Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences (Japan), Freiburg University and Saarland University (Germany). Yuriy is orchestrating the work of the team, involved in discussing and planning project details in order to fulfill the customer’s needs.
Markiyan is an expert in bioinformatics and sequencing. He gained PhD from University of Cambridge, UK. He has 18 years of experience in the field, worked in DNA Sequencing Facility of University of Cambridge and ADPE Transgenics, Medimmune/AZ. Markiyan takes care of all sequencing and bioinformatics tasks related to the projects. With his experience and outstanding skills any bioinformatics project becomes a simple task.
Olena received PhD from Institute of Cell Biology, National Academy of Science, Ukraine. She is an expert in yeast and bacteria genetic and metabolic engineering and biochemistry. Olena has 15 years of experience in academic research. She is managing the laboratory daily life, making sure that everything works as smooth as possible. Also, Olena is a master in gene cloning, protein purification and development of new cloning techniques and approaches.
Iryna is an expert in microbial genetic engineering with over 20 years of experience, including postdoctoral research in Boston University (USA), Free University of Berlin (Germany), Saarland University (Germany). She successfully completed several large projects dedicated to strain engineering. Also, Iryna is the one, who mentors the students’ projects in the laboratory thus contributing to educational mission of the company.
