Gülsüm Gizem Topal
Research Assistant
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Adept at prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating laboratory and clinical researches. Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dietitian
Ozel Dogus Hospital
Manisa
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and food allergies.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Offered detailed nutrition information to educate patients, families and nutrition practitioners.
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs for hospitals and cafeteria menus.
- Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions and energy requirements.
- Determined client-specific nutrient and energy requirements, with consideration to specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Research Assistant
Hacettepe University
Ankara
07.2015 - Current
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Ege University
İzmir, Turkey 09.2010 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Food Services Management
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey 02.2015 - 06.2017
Ph.D. - Dietetics
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey 09.2017 - 02.2024
Skills
Lab operations
Research reporting
Database searches
Clinical trial support
Research design
Questionnaire development
Research and analysis
Literature reviews
SPSS expertise
Clinical research
Recipes and menu planning
Workflow planning
Kitchen staff coordination
Safe food handling
Food plating and presentation
Cost controls
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Data Entry
Supporting materials
Academic research
Continuing education
Class management
Online content delivery
Online lectures
Presentations
PowerPoint
Exam writing
Scientific Publications
- TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM, SEVİM SÜMEYRA, GÜMÜŞ DAMLA, KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2021). Huzurevi Menülerinin Besin Ögesi Örüntü Profili ve MIND Diyetine Uyumunun Değerlendirilmesi. Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi, 8(2), 362-384., Doi: 10.21020/husbfd.944414 (Yayın No: 7188504)
- SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SANCAK BANU,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2019). Effects of inulin and lactic acid bacteria strains on aflatoxin M1 detoxification in yoghurt. Food Control, 100, 235-239., Doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.01.028 (Yayın No: 4912202)
- TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM, SEVİM SÜMEYRA, KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2021). Piyasadaki Farklı Yoğurt Türlerinin Aflatoksin M1 Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi. X. Uluslararası Beslenme ve Diyetetik E1. 1 Kongresi (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:7120832)
- GÜMÜŞ DAMLA, TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM, SEVİM SÜMEYRA, KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2021). Süt Ürünleri Tüketimi İle Depresyon Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi. X. Uluslararası Beslenme ve Diyetetik EKongresi (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:7120846)
- TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM, GÜMÜŞ DAMLA, SEVİM SÜMEYRA, KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2021). Yetişkin Bireylerin Beslenme Ve Fiziksel Aktivite Durumları İle Yaşam Kalitesi Arasındaki İlişkinin Değerlendirilmesine Yönelik Pilot Bir Çalışma. X. Uluslararası Beslenme ve Diyetetik E-Kongresi (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:7120852)
- SEVİM SÜMEYRA, GÜMÜŞ DAMLA, TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM, KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2021). Ankara’da Bulunan Bir Huzurevinin Menülerinin MIND Diyeti ile Uyumunun Değerlendirilmesi. X. Uluslararası Beslenme ve Diyetetik E-Kongresi (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:7120823)
- TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,MACİT ARİFE,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2018). Assessment of Food Safety Attitudes of Turkısh Consumers. 40th ESPEN Congress, 37(1), 227 (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:4348553)
- GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,MACİT ARİFE,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2018). Association Between Body Mass Index And Food Shopping Behaviors In Terms of Excess Food Waste. 40th ESPEN Congress, 37(1), 115 (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:4348545)
- GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,MACİT ARİFE,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2018). Attitudes and Behaviors Related To Food Waste In Turkey. 40th ESPEN Congress, 37(1), 115 (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:4348548)
- GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,MACİT ARİFE,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2018). Food Preparation Practices Regarding Food Waste And Reasons of Discarding Food. 40th ESPEN Congress, 37(1), 115 (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:4348550)
- GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). Eating behavior is associated with nutritional status in kindergarten children. 39th ESPEN Congress (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3887672)
- TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,KIZIL MEVLÜDE,GÜMÜŞ DAMLA (2017). Feeding behavior is associated with gender of parents in kindergarten children. 39th ESPEN Congress (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3887781)
- TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). Is examination period related with increased caffeine intake among university students? A cross sectional study. 39th ESPEN Congress (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3835707)
- SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). Does examination period alter food choices of university students?. 39th ESPEN Congress (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3835731)
- SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). Does examination period alter food choices of university students?. 39th ESPEN Congress (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3887921)
- TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). Is examination period related with increased caffeine intake among university students? A cross sectional study. 39th ESPEN Congress (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3887830)
- TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). Feeding behavior is associated with gender of parents in kindergarten children. 39th ESPEN Congress (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3835675)
- GÜMÜŞ DAMLA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). Eating behavior is associated with nutritional status in kindergarten children. 39th ESPEN Congres (Özet Bildiri/Poster)(Yayın No:3835650)
- SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SANCAK BANU,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). The Effect of Inulin on Aflatoxin M1 Binding Ability of Probiotic Bacteria in Yoghurt. 11th European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:3889081)
- SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SANCAK BANU,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). The effect of inulin on aflatoxin M1 binding ability of probiotic bacteria in yoghurt. 11th European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:3823455)
- TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SANCAK BANU,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). The effect of probiotic bacteria on aflatoxin M1 detoxification in phospate buffer. 11th European Nutririon and Dietetics Conference (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:3823505)
- TOPAL GÜLSÜM GİZEM,SEVİM SÜMEYRA,TENGİLİMOĞLU METİN MERCAN MERVE,SANCAK BANU,KIZIL MEVLÜDE (2017). The Effect of Probiotic Bacteria onAflatoxin M1 Detoxification inPhosphate Buffer Saline. 11th European Nutrition and Dietetics Conference (Özet Bildiri/Sözlü Sunum)(Yayın No:3888987)
Timeline
Ph.D. - Dietetics
Hacettepe University
09.2017 - 02.2024
Research Assistant
Hacettepe University
07.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Food Services Management
Hacettepe University
02.2015 - 06.2017
Dietitian
Ozel Dogus Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Ege University
09.2010 - 06.2014