NATIONAL COORDINATION CENTRE ON ACCESS TO GENETIC RESOURCES AND BENEFIT-SHARING

Checkpoint for monitoring the utilization of genetic resources of the Republic of Belarus

Centre Staff

Olga Malysheva

Olga Malysheva

Head of the Centre

Details

Higher Education:

  • The Belarusian State University (Faculty of Biology);
  • The School of Business of the BSU (Web Design and Computer Graphics);
  • Full-time PhD course at the Institute of Genetics and Cytology, NAS of Belarus.

Responsibilities:

  • Administrative and scientific support for applications on access to genetic resources;
  • Liaison with state administration authorities, external organizations, and the public on issues falling under the competence of the National Coordination Centre.

Regulatory Framework:
Ensures the activities of the Centre in accordance with:

  • Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 235 dated May 22, 2014;
  • Law “On Handling Genetic Resources” No. 356-3 dated March 5, 2024;
  • Resolution of the Presidium of the NAS of Belarus No. 36 dated October 14, 2024;
  • Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing.

Maria Pyzhova

Maria Pyzhova

Lead Translator

Details

Education:

  • Minsk State Linguistic University (MSLU);
  • Full-time PhD course, MSLU;
  • Minsk City Public Association “Guild of Professional Translators”, Master School of Translation; Republican Institute of Higher School (Advanced Training);
  • TESOL Certificate (120-hour TESOL/TEFL course; World TESOL Academy);
  • EF SET English Certificate.

Functions:

  • Translating, editing, and proofreading scientific, legal, and business materials (documentation, correspondence, articles, legislation, contracts, website content);
  • Interpreting at meetings, negotiations, and workshops with foreign partners;
  • Office administration functions.

Irina Dubinina

Irina Dubinina

Lead Programmer

Details

Education:
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR).

Responsibilities:

  • Developing, maintaining, and advancing software (web-application) for the collection and systematization of information on genetic resources (GRs);
  • Supporting the interactive database to facilitate liaison between GRs providers and users, ensuring monitoring by Competent National Authorities;
  • Maintaining the website of the National Coordination Centre;
  • Compiling, selecting, and editing materials for publications.

Alexander Trofimov

Alexander Trofimov

Software Engineer

Details

Education:

  • Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (Faculty of Information Security);
  • Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Belarus (Second Higher Education, current);
  • Tinkoff Academy (Backend Development course).

Activity:
Specialist in Full-stack development and system administration. Engaged in the automation of information processes, development of web resources, support of the Centre’s IT infrastructure, and implementation of modern digital solutions.

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