I had a look at her portfolio, and it reflects exactly the kind of curiosity and clarity of thinking we try to encourage. She approaches complex scientific ideas with a sense of structure and purpose, while still maintaining creativity and independence. During the course, I particularly appreciated how she connected therapeutic concepts with real-world implementation – her analytical depth and maturity of perspective stood out.

During her studies in the Department of Molecular Biology at Lomonosov Moscow State University, Anastasiia successfully completed a number of theoretical and practical courses under my supervision. She proved to be one of the most capable and diligent students, demonstrating responsibility, a systematic approach to learning, and a commitment to mastering the material in depth. Of particular note are her active participation in scientific discussions, as well as her ability to quickly analyze problems, propose multiple solutions, and logically select the most optimal one. I am confident in Anastasiia's future professional success and sincerely wish her the achievement of all her goals.

I had the pleasure of supervising Anastasiia Melnikova during her bachelor’s thesis project in our laboratory. Throughout her work, Anastasiia demonstrated exceptional intelligence, responsibility, and a strong ability to learn quickly. She mastered all necessary experimental techniques within a short period of time and performed all experimental procedures with accuracy and precision. Anastasiia is a highly motivated and enthusiastic young researcher, combining curiosity, initiative, and a passion for science. She is also a bright and positive person who contributes to a friendly and productive atmosphere in the team. I am confident that her professionalism and energy will lead her to great success in her future academic and scientific career.

During my summer course at UCL, I had the opportunity to spend several weeks closely alongside her, attending classes, working through assignments, exploring cafés and walking extensively across London. She is lively, passionate and deeply curious, with an energy that naturally draws people in. She never approaches learning passively and consistently challenges assumptions, questions methodologies and seeks a deeper understanding of the work at hand. Conversations with her are thoughtful, engaging and often humorous, marked by genuine enthusiasm and clarity of purpose. Time spent with her was effortless, and even long walks never felt long. She is intellectually driven and a warm, memorable presence, and I’m grateful to have shared that chapter together.