Gören Arık
Medical Student
Ankara,Turkey
Summary
Aspiring Physician-Scientist with a Passion for Hematology/Oncology
I am a dedicated 6th-year medical student (total of 6) with a strong interest in Hematology/Oncology. My journey has been driven by a commitment to continuous learning and a deep curiosity about the intersection of clinical practice and research. I have gained hands-on experience through internships at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where I contributed to both wet lab and data science projects, and observed clinical practices at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Additionally, I have engaged in clinical research at Ankara University Medical School. My ultimate goal is to become a physician-scientist, advancing the field of Hematology/Oncology through innovative research and clinical excellence. I am currently seeking opportunities to further develop my research skills by contributing to cutting-edge projects in leading laboratories.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Intern - Munshi Lab, Medical Oncology
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
2024.07 - 2025.08
- I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Munshi's team at the Munshi Lab. During my internship at the Munshi Lab, I gained experience in various laboratory techniques and supported lab members with their tasks.
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of research projects.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
Research Intern - Samur Lab, Data Science
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
2024.07 - 2025.08
- During my internship, I had the opportunity to work with Mehmet Kemal Samur and Joshua Rivera. I learned how to apply NGS techniques such as Bulk RNA Sequencing, ChIP Sequencing, and Single-Cell Sequencing using R Studio. Additionally, I enhanced my skills by reading extensively on R programming, cancer genomics and other NGS techniques.
- Utilized bioinformatics tools effectively for data analyzing tasks related to genome sequencing projects.
- Analyzed complex datasets with advanced statistical methods, identifying significant trends relevant to research objectives.
Observer, Hematology/Oncology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
2024.06 - 2024.07
- I had the opportunity to engage in clinical observation at the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program at CUIMC Herbert Irving Pavilion under the supervision of Suzanne Lentzsch.
- During this period, I observed numerous patients in both the Bone Marrow Transplant inpatient clinic and the MM & Amyloidosis outpatient clinic. I also gained invaluable insights into patient management from Dr. Divaya Bhutani, Dr. Rajshekar Chakraborty, and Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch.
- Shadowed resident physicians, taking notes and asking questions.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary team to develop patient treatment plans for patients.
Clinical Research Intern, Hematology
Ankara University School of Medicine
Ankara , Ankara
2023.07 - 2024.02
- During 5th year of Medical School, I started working with Prof. Dr. Meral Beksac. During this period, I focused entirely on Multiple Myeloma. As a result, I gained advanced experience in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and progression of the disease.
- Assisted in the evaluation of investigational products' efficacy, contributing to successful clinical trials.
- Facilitated timely completion of study objectives by closely tracking participant progress throughout the trial period.
- Streamlined data management processes by creating and maintaining databases for study-related information.
Education
Medical Degree - Medicine
Ankara University School of Medicine
Ankara, 06 2019.09 - 2025.08
Skills
Medical Knowledge
Data Analysis
R Studio
RNA Sequencing
Single Cell Sequencing
Protein extraction and Western Blot
Quantitive PCR
Cell Culture
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking and Organization
Clinical trial management
Related Research Experience
REGENERON Trial - Study Coordinator of Ankara University School of Medicine Cebeci Hospital
Timeline
Intern - Munshi Lab, Medical Oncology
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
2024.07 - 2025.08
Research Intern - Samur Lab, Data Science
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
2024.07 - 2025.08
Observer, Hematology/Oncology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
2024.06 - 2024.07
Clinical Research Intern, Hematology
Ankara University School of Medicine
2023.07 - 2024.02
Medical Degree - Medicine
Ankara University School of Medicine
2019.09 - 2025.08
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