Skip to main content
Home
envelope
ՀայերենРусскийEnglish

Main Navigation (Eng)

  • Admission
    • Undergraduate admission
    • Master’s degree admission
    • Postgraduate admission
    • Foreign Students
    • Preparatory courses
    • Work Carried out with Applicants
    • YSU STEM High School
  • Education
    • Guide Book for First Year Students
    • Educational programs
    • Granting qualification of a pedagogue
    • Center for Academic Writing
    • Continuing education
    • Academic Calendar
  • Science
    • Open science
    • Conferences
    • Library
    • Grants
    • Publishing House
    • Doctoral Thesis Defence Councils
    • HRS4R
  • News and events
    • Events
    • Activities
    • News
    • Newsletter
    • Announcement
    • Photo gallery
    • Video gallery

Secondary Navigation (Eng)

  • About YSU
    • YSU Management
    • YSU Symbols
    • YSU International Cooperation
    • Quality assurance
    • YSU History Museum
    • Vacancies
    • FAQ
  • Structure
    • YSU Faculties and Educational Centers
      • Faculty of Geography and Geology
      • Faculty of Theology
      • Faculty of Oriental Studies
      • Faculty of European Languages and Communication
      • Faculty of Journalism
      • Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics
      • Faculty of Law
      • Faculty of Biology
      • Faculty of Armenian Philology
      • Faculty of International Relations
      • Faculty of History
      • Institute of Physics
      • Faculty of Russian Philology
      • Faculty of Sociology
      • Faculty of Economics and Management
      • Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology
      • Faculty of Chemistry
      • Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics
      • Pedagogy and Education Development Center
      • Center for European Studies
      • Institute of Pharmacy
      • Information Technologies Educational and Research Center
      • Chair of Civil Defense
      • Chair of Physical Education and Sports
    • Column Wrapper
      • YSU STEM High School
      • YSU Ijevan Branch
    • Scientific Centers and Laboratories
      • American Studies Center
      • Center for Mathematical and Applied Research
      • Institute for Armenian Studies
      • Institute for Social and Humanitarian Studies
      • Research Center for Chemistry
      • Research Institute of Biology
      • Research Institute of Physics
      • Research Center for the Institute of Pharmacy
    • Scientific and Educational Centers
      • Observatory
      • Scientific and Educational Center for Control and Monitoring of the Quality of Medicines
      • Specialized cabinet-laboratory for the Design of Very Large Integrated Circuits (Synopsis)
      • Legal Clinic
      • Center for Applied Psychology
      • Research Center-Library of Greek Studies
      • Innovation Center for Microbial Biotechnology and Biofuels
      • Russian Center
      • Center for Russian Studies
      • Distance Learning Laboratory of Sociology
    • Column Wrapper
      • Banner
    • Administrative Divisions of YSU
      • Academic Secretary
      • Center for Doctoral Education
      • General Division
      • YSU History Museum
      • Department of Energy System Operation
      • Financial Analysis Department
      • Human Resources Department
      • Center for Admissions and Affairs with Applicants
      • Vehicle Fleet
      • Business Incubator
      • Byurakan Industrial Practice Base
      • Medical Center
      • Science Policy Department
      • Procurement Planning Department
      • Dilijan Sports and Health Center
      • YSU Archive
      • Publishing House
      • Legal Service
      • Marketing Department
      • International Cooperation Office
      • Tsaghkadzor training and production base
      • Cultural Center
      • Fire Safety Service
      • Alumni and Career Center
      • Hankavan Industrial Practice Base
      • Accounting Department
      • Center for Quality Assurance
      • Department for Special Affairs
      • Guest House
      • Student Dormitory
      • Educational-Methodological Department
      • Marie and Sarkis Izmirlian Library
      • Center for Strategic Planning
      • Rectorate
      • Rector's Office
      • Department of Territory Improvement and Landscape Design
      • Information Technology Department
      • Department of Organization and Control of Economic Activities
      • Student Affairs Center
  • Structure
  • Alumni and Career
    • Alumni Community
    • Career Center
    • Friends of YSU
  • Student life
    • YSU Student Scientific Society
    • YSU Student Council
    • Art and Culture
ՀայերենРусскийEnglish
envelope

Main Navigation (Eng)

  • Admission
    • Undergraduate admission
    • Master’s degree admission
    • Postgraduate admission
    • Foreign Students
    • Preparatory courses
    • Work Carried out with Applicants
    • YSU STEM High School
  • Education
    • Guide Book for First Year Students
    • Educational programs
    • Granting qualification of a pedagogue
    • Center for Academic Writing
    • Continuing education
    • Academic Calendar
  • Science
    • Open science
    • Conferences
    • Library
    • Grants
    • Publishing House
    • Doctoral Thesis Defence Councils
    • HRS4R
  • News and events
    • Events
    • Activities
    • News
    • Newsletter
    • Announcement
    • Photo gallery
    • Video gallery

Secondary Navigation (Eng)

  • About YSU
    • YSU Management
    • YSU Symbols
    • YSU International Cooperation
    • Quality assurance
    • YSU History Museum
    • Vacancies
    • FAQ
  • Structure
    • YSU Faculties and Educational Centers
      • Faculty of Geography and Geology
      • Faculty of Theology
      • Faculty of Oriental Studies
      • Faculty of European Languages and Communication
      • Faculty of Journalism
      • Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics
      • Faculty of Law
      • Faculty of Biology
      • Faculty of Armenian Philology
      • Faculty of International Relations
      • Faculty of History
      • Institute of Physics
      • Faculty of Russian Philology
      • Faculty of Sociology
      • Faculty of Economics and Management
      • Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology
      • Faculty of Chemistry
      • Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics
      • Pedagogy and Education Development Center
      • Center for European Studies
      • Institute of Pharmacy
      • Information Technologies Educational and Research Center
      • Chair of Civil Defense
      • Chair of Physical Education and Sports
    • Column Wrapper
      • YSU STEM High School
      • YSU Ijevan Branch
    • Scientific Centers and Laboratories
      • American Studies Center
      • Center for Mathematical and Applied Research
      • Institute for Armenian Studies
      • Institute for Social and Humanitarian Studies
      • Research Center for Chemistry
      • Research Institute of Biology
      • Research Institute of Physics
      • Research Center for the Institute of Pharmacy
    • Scientific and Educational Centers
      • Observatory
      • Scientific and Educational Center for Control and Monitoring of the Quality of Medicines
      • Specialized cabinet-laboratory for the Design of Very Large Integrated Circuits (Synopsis)
      • Legal Clinic
      • Center for Applied Psychology
      • Research Center-Library of Greek Studies
      • Innovation Center for Microbial Biotechnology and Biofuels
      • Russian Center
      • Center for Russian Studies
      • Distance Learning Laboratory of Sociology
    • Column Wrapper
      • Banner
    • Administrative Divisions of YSU
      • Academic Secretary
      • Center for Doctoral Education
      • General Division
      • YSU History Museum
      • Department of Energy System Operation
      • Financial Analysis Department
      • Human Resources Department
      • Center for Admissions and Affairs with Applicants
      • Vehicle Fleet
      • Business Incubator
      • Byurakan Industrial Practice Base
      • Medical Center
      • Science Policy Department
      • Procurement Planning Department
      • Dilijan Sports and Health Center
      • YSU Archive
      • Publishing House
      • Legal Service
      • Marketing Department
      • International Cooperation Office
      • Tsaghkadzor training and production base
      • Cultural Center
      • Fire Safety Service
      • Alumni and Career Center
      • Hankavan Industrial Practice Base
      • Accounting Department
      • Center for Quality Assurance
      • Department for Special Affairs
      • Guest House
      • Student Dormitory
      • Educational-Methodological Department
      • Marie and Sarkis Izmirlian Library
      • Center for Strategic Planning
      • Rectorate
      • Rector's Office
      • Department of Territory Improvement and Landscape Design
      • Information Technology Department
      • Department of Organization and Control of Economic Activities
      • Student Affairs Center
  • Structure
  • Alumni and Career
    • Alumni Community
    • Career Center
    • Friends of YSU
  • Student life
    • YSU Student Scientific Society
    • YSU Student Council
    • Art and Culture
  1. Main
  2. News
  3. YSU delegation participates in annual ASM meeting
July 09, 2025 | 12:37
Science
Education
International cooperation

YSU delegation participates in annual ASM meeting

Armenia’s scientific potential was once again represented on a prestigious international platform. Representatives of YSU Research Institute of Biology participated in the American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) annual meeting in Los Angeles—one of the foremost gatherings in the field of microbiology worldwide.

The representatives of YSU Research Institute of Biology gave both oral and poster presentations at the international conference, establishing new collaborations and connections within the international scientific community. 

In the interview with us, Professor Karen Trchounian, Doctor of Biological Sciences and Director of the Research Institute of Biology, shared his impressions of the event, as well as insights into the collaborations and professional contacts made during the meeting. 

– Mr. Trchounian, you participated in the prominent annual ASM meeting from June 19 to 23 along with a group of representatives from YSU Research Institute of Biology. Could you tell us about the visit?

– This conference was of great importance to us, as it marked the first time such a large delegation from Armenia participated. We delivered three oral presentations and several poster presentations. The delegation from YSU included Associate Professor Anna Poladyan, Head of the Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology, and Head of the Research Group on Biochemical Conversion of Organic Waste and Microbiological Production; researchers Heghine Gevorgyan and Liana Vanyan from the Laboratory of Microbiology, Bioenergetics, and Biotechnology; as well as junior researchers Meri Iskandaryan and Rima Avetisyan—and myself. 

– What was the topic of your presentation?

– As an invited speaker, my presentation focused on how bacteria function and adapt under extreme energy-limited conditions. We explored microbial adaptation mechanisms, ion transport across membranes, and their evolutionary significance in relation to the origin of life. We aim to understand the relevance of these biological mechanisms. Heghine Gevorgyan also gave an oral presentation and was awarded the Morrison Rogosa Travel Award. Liana Vanyan, who received the Student and Postdoctoral Travel Award, also presented her research.

– You mentioned poster presentations as well. How were they received?

– Our young researchers presented their scientific work in poster format, which drew significant interest and received a positive response. In this regard, the conference provided an exceptional opportunity to establish new connections and develop collaborations. 

– What were your overall impressions of the event? What stood out this year?

– The event featured an exhibition of state-of-the-art equipment, ranging from small to large analytical devices. We had the opportunity to explore the latest technological innovations firsthand. These devices could be acquired in the future to advance the quality of our research work.

– Were there any professional meetings aside from the conference itself?

– Yes, prior to the conference, I visited the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where we discussed possible avenues for collaboration, along with potential challenges and opportunities. These connections are pivotal not only for my personal research interests but also for the advancement of YSU.

– What new opportunities do such visits create?

– Events of this nature provide a platform not only to establish new professional connections but also to present Armenia’s scientific potential to the international community. The meeting brought together participants from the UK, France, various U.S. research institutions, and other countries. We have already engaged in concrete discussions around new ideas and collaborative projects. 

Ultimately, what matters most is that we continue to move forward with the times. Armenian science can and must be represented on the international stage.

Meri Soghoyan
ShareFacebookTelegram

Latest News

YSU delegation participates in annual ASM meeting

09.07.2025

«Արհեստական բանականության զարգացմամբ ավելի կբարձրանա մարդու կատարած աշխատանքի արդյունավետությունը». ԵՊՀ շրջանավարտ Արտավազդ...

09.07.2025

YSU promotes Armenian-Austrian academic cooperation

09.07.2025
Show All

Announcement

Call for Applications: Kenn Kakosian Family Scholarship

07.10.2025 - 09.20.2025

Romanian Language Summer School

07.10.2025

Visiting Lecturer in Armenian Studies

07.10.2025 - 07.31.2025
Show All

Quick access

  • Intranet
  • E-learning
  • Mulberry
  • Online applications
  • Phone book
  • Registrar
  • Documentation

Footer(ENG)

  • Main pages
    • Admission
    • Education
    • Science
    • News
  • Information
    • Frequently asked Questions
    • Vacancies
    • Search for educational programs
    • For the applicants
    • For the students
  • About YSU
    • YSU management
    • YSU symbols
© Yerevan state university 2025
Address: Republic of Armenia, Yerevan, 0025, 1 Alex Manoogian (+37460) 710000 info@ysu.am