Dr. Boyan Bonev
Principal Investigator Helmholtz Pioneer CampusResearch Area
Our long-term objective is to decipher the genetic and epigenetic blueprints of cortical development and evolution. To accomplish this, we study the interplay between transcription factors, 3D nuclear organization and gene expression in vivo and using cerebral organoids. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and combines developmental neurobiology, single cell –omics, mouse genetics, CRISPR-based techniques and computational biology.
Professional Background
Principal Investigator Helmholtz Pioneer Campus, Helmholtz Zentrum München
Postdoctoral Fellow Institute of Human Genetics – CNRS (France) Mentor: Giacomo Cavalli
Postdoctoral Fellow Harvard University (United States) Mentor: Paola Arlotta & John Rinn
Honors and Awards
Great Advances in Biology Award, French Academy of Sciences
2018Best Poster Award, EMBO Gene regulation in neural fate decisions
2017Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowship
2013 - 2017Beddington Medal for best PhD thesis in Developmental Biology, British Society for Developmental Biology
2012Wellcome Trust PhD Fellowship
2007 - 2011Best Poster Award, Faculty Research Symposium Manchester
2011Best Presentation Award, Faculty Showcase Symposium, Manchester
2010Gold Medal, Bulgarian National Olympiad in Biology
2001 & 2002
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