Biographical information
Enkela graduated from the University of West Attica, Greece, in 2022 with a degree in Biomedical Sciences While studying, she volunteered as a laboratory assistant at both a public hospital and a clinical chemistry research laboratory, gaining experience in various lab skills and diagnostic lab equipment operations, which allowed her to develop her skills in specimen analysis, immunology, molecular biology techniques, and quality assurance. As part of her academic pursuits, she then completed a thesis titled “Gene Therapy for Male Infertility,” which investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of gene therapy in treating male infertility. After completing her studies, Enkela further expanded her knowledge in specimen collection, analysis, and result interpretation through an additional work experience at a diagnostic laboratory. In February 2023, she joined the IBMB-CSIC Department of Structural and Molecular Biology for an Erasmus+ internship, and she is now working at the intersection of proteolytic enzymes and synthetic microbiology.