She received her PhD from the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of Russian Academy of Science. In 1999, she completed a postdoctoral training in NIEHS in the free radical laboratory of Dr Ronald P. Mason. She does multidisciplinary research using EPR, molecular biology, and physiology. Her research is focused on the regulation and targeting of oxidative stress in hypertension. Anna is very enthusiastic about her research and interested in discovering novel mitochondria-targeted therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. Outside of the lab, she loves gardening, flowers, opera, and classical music.