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Merilin Rosenberg

https://www.etis.ee/CV/Merilin_Truusa/eng
18.03.1984
(+372)5268384
rosenbergmerilin@gmail.com

Career

Institutions and positions
01.01.2021–30.06.2021   
University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Specialist in the Field of Antimicrobial Solutions (0,85)
01.01.2021–30.06.2021   
National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Junior Researcher (0,15)
2020–31.12.2020   
National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Junior Researcher (1,00)
2018–31.08.2020   
National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Junior Researcher (0,70)
2014–2017   
Nami-nami.ee, editor (during maternal leave) (1,00)
2011–2013   
Health Board, Head of Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (1,00)
2008–2011   
Tallinn University of Technology , Faculty of Science, Centre for Biology of Integrated Systems, Technical staff (1,00)
2008–2011   
BiotaP OÜ, specialist, head of laboratory (1,00)
2007–2008   
Veterinary and Food Laboratory, chief specialist, head of department of molecular analysis (1,00)
 
 
Education
2016–...   
Tallinn University of Technology / National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, PhD student
2005–2009   
University of Tartu, MSc (genetic engineering)
2002–2005   
University of Tartu, BSc (genetic engineering)
1991–2002   
Tallinn School No 21
 
 
R&D related managerial and administrative work
2021−...   
American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Young Ambassador to Estonia
2018−...   
Member of American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
2017−...   
Member of Estonian Society of Toxicology
2016−...   
Member of Estonian Society of Microbiology
 
 
Additional information
Courses, secondments:

Lab visit: 2-13.04.2017, Southampton, UK, University of Southampton (Environmental Healthcare Unit), "Assessment of the role of Cu ion release in efficacy of antimicrobial activity of copper-based surfaces"

Course: 16-19.05.2017, Ispra, Italy, JRC (EURL ECVAM) "Alternative Approaches for Risk Assessment" with emphasis on in vitro alternatives to animal testing.

Course: 18-22.05.2017, Stockholm, Sweden, Karolinska Institutet (IMM Institute of Environmental Medicine) "Nanotoxicology - potential risks of engineered nanomaterials to human health and the environment"

Lab visit: COST Action CA15114 "AMICI" short term scientific mission: 20.11-19.12.2017, Porto, Portugal, University of Porto (Laboratory of Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy), "Assessment of anti-biofilm activity of antimicrobial surfaces based on ZnO/Ag heterostructures"

Training School: 8-12.04.2019, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, "COST AMiCI and PRINT-AID ETN Training School: Antimicrobial Coatings"

Workshop: 3.09.2019, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, UK, "In vitro biofilm methods" preceding Eurobiofilms 2019 (3-6.09.19) conference.
Awards and scholarships:

2019 Dora Plus short study visit scholarship to attend FEMS 2019, Glasgow, UK.

2019 Kristjan Jaak short study visit scholarship to attend Eurobiofilms 2019, Glasgow, UK

Qualifications

Academic degrees
Merilin Rosenberg, Master's Degree, 2009, (sup) Toomas Silla, Brd4 valgu fragmentide puhastamine ja antikehade testimine (Purification of Brd4 Protein Fragments and Antibody Testing), University of Tartu.
Merilin Rosenberg, Phd student, (sup) Kaja Kasemets; Angela Ivask; Vambola Kisand, Microbial interactions with inanimate solid surfaces: a methodological approach, Tallinn University of Technology School of Science; National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics
 
 

Projects in progress

Completed projects

Supervised dissertations

Publications

Category
Year
Publication
 
1.1.
2020
Rosenberg, M.; Visnapuu, M.; Vija, H.; Kisand, V.; Kasemets, K.; Kahru, A.; Ivask, A. (2020). Selective antibiofilm properties and biocompatibility of nano-ZnO and nano-ZnO/Ag coated surfaces. Scientific Reports, 10 (1). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70169-w.
1.1.
2020
Spiridonova, J.; Mere, A.; Krunks, M.; Rosenberg, M.; Kahru, A,; Danilson, M.; Krichevskaya, M.; Oja Acik, I. (2020). Enhanced Visible and Ultraviolet Light-Induced Gas-Phase Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Thin Films Modified by Increased Amount of Acetylacetone in Precursor Solution for Spray Pyrolysis. Catalysts, 10 (9), #1011. DOI: 10.3390/catal10091011.
1.1.
2019
Rosenberg​ M.; Ilić K.; Juganson K.; Ivask A.; Ahonen M.; Vinković Vrček I.; Kahru A. (2019). Potential ecotoxicological effects of antimicrobial surface coatings: a literature survey backed up by analysis of market reports. PeerJ, 7 (e6315). DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6315.
1.1.
2019
Rosenberg, Merilin; Azevedo, Nuno F.; Ivask, Angela (2019). Propidium iodide staining underestimates viability of adherent bacterial cells. Scientific Reports, 9. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42906-3.
1.1.
2019
Rahmani, Ramin; Rosenberg, Merilin; Ivask, Angela; Kollo, Lauri (2019). Comparison of Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties of TiO2/Ag Ceramics and Ti6Al4V-TiO2/Ag Composite Materials Using Combined SLM-SPS Techniques. Metals, 9 (8), 874. DOI: 10.3390/met9080874.
1.1.
2018
Visnapuu, Meeri; Rosenberg, Merilin; Truska, Egle; Nõmmiste, Ergo; Šutka, Andris; Kahru, Anne; Rähn, Mihkel; Vija, Heiki; Orupõld, Kaja; Kisand, Vambola; Ivask, Angela (2018). UVA-induced antimicrobial activity of ZnO/Ag nanocomposite covered surfaces. Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, 169, 222−232. DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.05.009.
1.1.
2018
Rosenberg, Merilin; Vija, Heiki; Kahru, Anne; Keevil, C. William; Ivask, Angela (2018). Rapid in situ assessment of Cu-ion mediated effects and antibacterial efficacy of copper surfaces. Scientific Reports, 8 (8172 ), 1−12. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26391-8.
1.1.
2011
Moora, M.; Berger, S.; Davison, J.; Öpik, M.; Bommarco, R.; Bruelheide, H.; Kühn, I.; Kunin, W.E.; Metsis, M.; Rortais, A.; Vanatoa, A.; Vanatoa, E.; Stout, J.C.; Truusa, M.; Westphal, C.; Zobel, M.; Walther, G.-R. (2011). Alien plants associate with widespread generalist arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal taxa: evidence from a continental-scale study using massively parallel 454 sequencing. Journal of Biogeography, 38 (7), 1305−1317. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2699.2011.02478.x.
23.02.2021

Merilin Rosenberg

https://www.etis.ee/CV/Merilin_Truusa/est
18.03.1984
(+372)5268384
rosenbergmerilin@gmail.com

Teenistuskäik

Töökohad ja ametid
01.01.2021–30.06.2021   
Tartu Ülikool, Loodus- ja täppisteaduste valdkond, molekulaar- ja rakubioloogia instituut, mikroobivastaste lahenduste spetsialist (0,85)
01.01.2021–30.06.2021   
Keemilise ja Bioloogilise Füüsika Instituut, Nooremteadur (0,15)
2020–31.12.2020   
National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics, Nooremteadur (1,00)
2018–31.08.2020   
Keemilise ja Bioloogilise Füüsika Instituut, Nooremteadur (0,70)
2014–2017   
Nami-nami.ee, toimetaja (lapsepuhkuse perioodil) (1,00)
2011–2013   
Terviseamet, Nakkushaiguste labori juhataja (1,00)
2008–2011   
Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Matemaatika-loodusteaduskond, Integreeritud süsteemide bioloogia keskus, insener (1,00)
2008–2011   
BiotaP OÜ, spetsialist, labori juhataja (1,00)
2007–2008   
Veterinaar- ja Toidulaboratoorium, molekulaaranalüüsi peaspetsialist, osakonnajuhataja (1,00)
 
 
Haridustee
2016–...   
Tallinna Tehnikaülikool / KBFI, doktorant
2005–2009   
Tartu Ülikool, MSc (geenitehnoloogia)
2002–2005   
Tartu Ülikool, BSc (geenitehnoloogia)
1991–2002   
Tallinna 21. Kool
 
 
Teadusorganisatsiooniline ja -administratiivne tegevus
2021−...   
Ameerika Mikrobioloogide Seltsi esindaja Eestis (ASM Young Ambassador to Estonia)
2018−...   
Ameerika Mikrobioloogia Ühingu liige
2017−...   
Eesti Toksikoloogia Seltsi liige
2016−...   
Eesti Mikrobiloogide Ühenduse liige
 
 
Lisainfo
Koolitused, lähetused:

Laborivisiit: 2.-13.04.2017, Southampton, UK, Southamptoni Ülikool, "Assessment of the role of Cu ion release in efficacy of antimicrobial activity of copper-based surfaces"

Kursus: 16.-19.05.2017, Ispra, Italy, JRC (EURL ECVAM) "Alternative Approaches for Risk Assessment" in vitro alternatiividest loomakatsete vähendamisel.

Kursus: 18.-22.09.2017, Stockholm, Sweden, Karolinska Ülikool "Nanotoxicology - potential risks of engineered nanomaterials to human health and the environment"

Laborivisiit: 20.11-19.12.2017, Porto, Portugal, Porto Ülikool. COSTi tegevuse CA15114 "AMICI" raames: "Assessment of anti-biofilm activity of antimicrobial surfaces based on ZnO/Ag heterostructures"

Kursus: 8-12.04.2019, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, "COST AMiCI and PRINT-AID ETN Training School: Antimicrobial Coatings"

Töötuba: 3.09.2019, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, UK, "In vitro biofilm methods" Eurobiofilms 2019 konverentsi (3.-6.09.19) raames.
Preemiad ja stipendiumid:

2019 Dora Pluss lühiajaliseõpirände stipendium osalemaks suulise ettekandega FEMS 2019 konverentsil Glasgows, Suurbritannias.

2019 Kristjan Jaagu välislähetuse stipendium osalemaks posterettekandega Eurobiofilms 2019 konverentsil Glasgows, Suurbritannias.

Kvalifikatsioon

Teaduskraadid
Merilin Rosenberg, Master's Degree, 2009, (sup) Toomas Silla, Brd4 valgu fragmentide puhastamine ja antikehade testimine (Purification of Brd4 Protein Fragments and Antibody Testing), University of Tartu.
Merilin Rosenberg, Phd student, (sup) Kaja Kasemets; Angela Ivask; Vambola Kisand, Microbial interactions with inanimate solid surfaces: a methodological approach, Tallinn University of Technology School of Science; National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics
 
 

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Publikatsioonid

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Publikatsioon
 
1.1.
2020
Rosenberg, M.; Visnapuu, M.; Vija, H.; Kisand, V.; Kasemets, K.; Kahru, A.; Ivask, A. (2020). Selective antibiofilm properties and biocompatibility of nano-ZnO and nano-ZnO/Ag coated surfaces. Scientific Reports, 10 (1). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70169-w.
1.1.
2020
Spiridonova, J.; Mere, A.; Krunks, M.; Rosenberg, M.; Kahru, A,; Danilson, M.; Krichevskaya, M.; Oja Acik, I. (2020). Enhanced Visible and Ultraviolet Light-Induced Gas-Phase Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Thin Films Modified by Increased Amount of Acetylacetone in Precursor Solution for Spray Pyrolysis. Catalysts, 10 (9), #1011. DOI: 10.3390/catal10091011.
1.1.
2019
Rosenberg​ M.; Ilić K.; Juganson K.; Ivask A.; Ahonen M.; Vinković Vrček I.; Kahru A. (2019). Potential ecotoxicological effects of antimicrobial surface coatings: a literature survey backed up by analysis of market reports. PeerJ, 7 (e6315). DOI: 10.7717/peerj.6315.
1.1.
2019
Rosenberg, Merilin; Azevedo, Nuno F.; Ivask, Angela (2019). Propidium iodide staining underestimates viability of adherent bacterial cells. Scientific Reports, 9. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-42906-3.
1.1.
2019
Rahmani, Ramin; Rosenberg, Merilin; Ivask, Angela; Kollo, Lauri (2019). Comparison of Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties of TiO2/Ag Ceramics and Ti6Al4V-TiO2/Ag Composite Materials Using Combined SLM-SPS Techniques. Metals, 9 (8), 874. DOI: 10.3390/met9080874.
1.1.
2018
Visnapuu, Meeri; Rosenberg, Merilin; Truska, Egle; Nõmmiste, Ergo; Šutka, Andris; Kahru, Anne; Rähn, Mihkel; Vija, Heiki; Orupõld, Kaja; Kisand, Vambola; Ivask, Angela (2018). UVA-induced antimicrobial activity of ZnO/Ag nanocomposite covered surfaces. Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces, 169, 222−232. DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2018.05.009.
1.1.
2018
Rosenberg, Merilin; Vija, Heiki; Kahru, Anne; Keevil, C. William; Ivask, Angela (2018). Rapid in situ assessment of Cu-ion mediated effects and antibacterial efficacy of copper surfaces. Scientific Reports, 8 (8172 ), 1−12. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-26391-8.
1.1.
2011
Moora, M.; Berger, S.; Davison, J.; Öpik, M.; Bommarco, R.; Bruelheide, H.; Kühn, I.; Kunin, W.E.; Metsis, M.; Rortais, A.; Vanatoa, A.; Vanatoa, E.; Stout, J.C.; Truusa, M.; Westphal, C.; Zobel, M.; Walther, G.-R. (2011). Alien plants associate with widespread generalist arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal taxa: evidence from a continental-scale study using massively parallel 454 sequencing. Journal of Biogeography, 38 (7), 1305−1317. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2699.2011.02478.x.
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PRGPRG749Antimicrobial chitosan-nanocomposites for biomedical applications: efficiency and safety 01.01.202031.12.2024Kaja KasemetsNational Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics514 250,00 EUR
1.1.7.4.1.PLTFYARENG53Development of antimicrobial surface coatings tested in real-life conditions into pilot production phase18.02.202131.12.2021Vambola KisandUniversity of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics37 350,00 EUR
PUT; PUT_OPPUT748In vitro toxicological tool-box for targeted design of antimicrobial nanomaterials01.01.201531.05.2018Angela IvaskNational Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics268 620,00 EUR
ETFETF6903Investigation of the papillomavirus E2 heterodimers and repressor forms01.01.200631.12.2009Aare AbroiEstonian Biocentre47 269,57 EUR
COVSGCOVSG2Universal treatment method for antiviral protection of hard to clean surfaces01.11.202031.12.2021Angela IvaskUniversity of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology200 000,00 EUR
EAGEAG20Novel antimicrobial surface coatings01.01.202030.06.2021Vambola KisandUniversity of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics100 000,00 EUR
MUUVEU445Elaboration of Novel Metagenomic Method for Environmental Monitoring01.01.201030.06.2012Madis MetsisTallinn University of Technology ; Tallinn University of Technology , Faculty of Science, Centre for Biology of Integrated Systems1 597 791,21 EUR