Ayan Mammadova is a student at Baku Oxford School in Azerbaijan. Her academic achievements include winning 1st place in the International Singapore Vanda Science Olympiad, 1st place in the IB Programme National Chemistry Olympiad, and 2nd place in the IB Programme National Biology Olympiad.
Ayan’s extracurricular activities include participation in several Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, where she has served as Head of Admins, Admin, and Delegate at events such as MMUN in New York, KOC University in Turkey, ADA University in Baku, and BOS MUN. In her volunteer work, she has been an English Language Instructor for refugee children through the UNHCR and has volunteered at a hospital, assisting in its administrative area during night shifts and sewing pillows to offer moral support to patients.
At the CCIR Academy, Ayan’s research project, “Structural Basis for Mitochondrial Disease in Large Subunit (LSU) Assembly of Mitochondrial Ribosomes”, focuses on the assembly of mitochondrial ribosomes, particularly the large subunit (LSU), and how defects in this process can lead to mitochondrial diseases. Her study likely examines the molecular mechanisms involved in LSU formation and the impact of disruptions on mitochondrial-related disorders.
Ayan’s recognition at the CCIR Academy highlights her dedication to research, with appreciation for the guidance of her mentor and the support of the academy.
