Hi everyone, my name is Goran Stanajic Petrovic. I’m a French postdoctoral fellow and I recently joined Prof. Benton’s team at the CIG. During my PhD I worked on the development of a new imaging agent derived from a natural snake toxin to improve the detection of renal cancer metastases, which allowed me to develop a strong background in toxinology, pharmacology and molecular engineering.

Outside the lab I’m passionate about entomology and botany, and I’m now excited to continue working on toxins from an entomological perspective by investigating how insects respond and develop resistance to broadly acting natural and synthetic chemicals. Through this work I hope to contribute to a better understanding of insects’ ecological specialization, and of population dynamics in the context of vector control and pest management.

When I’m not in the lab I’m usually hiking, doing nature photography or going on entomology and botany field expeditions (and yes, whether here or abroad, I always find time to enjoy local food and good vibes). Cheers!