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Aspiring final year medical student with a strong academic foundation and a deep interest in immunology, cancer biology, and cellular therapies. Passionate about investigating unresolved questions in immune-mediated diseases and contributing to the development of innovative, personalized treatment strategies—particularly in the field of cellular immunotherapies. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through translational research and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Conducted patient examinations under the supervision of Dr Michelle Petri.
• Worked closely with hematology and nephrology teams for a multidisciplinary approach to managing complex lupus cases.
• Gained hands-on experience in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care of patients.
• Conducted a research project under the mentorship of Dr. Michelle Petri, investigating immune pathways in systemic lupus erythematosus and contributing to the development of a clinical risk calculator for the early prediction of lupus nephritis.
Analyzed patient data to assess the potential clinical utility of emerging biomarkers for diagnosis, disease monitoring, and treatment response.
· Participated in outpatient and inpatient services and consultations.
· Performed detailed clinical examinations under supervision.
·Observed and analyzed the application of biologics and immunosuppressive therapies in young patients.
·Participated in discussions about complex cases during departmental meetings.
· Immunological etiologies in rheumatologic diseases were thoroughly investigated and utilized in the differential diagnosis.
· A detailed physical examination of the patients was performed and anamnesis was taken.
· Differential diagnoses were reviewed and evaluated together with the test results.
· Gained practice in diagnosis and treatment.
· Activeley conducting a study on infectious etiology in JIA.
· Immunological mechanisms and potential etiologies in multiple sclerosis were thoroughly investigated and incorporated into the differential diagnostic process.
· Pursued all opportunities for learning by attending procedures, treatments, and examinations.
· A detailed neurological physical examination was performed, possible diseases were evaluated, and the interpretation of imaging results was involved.
· Observed the treatment of Lyme and cancer patients and assisted the doctor in the procedures performed.
· Immunological and infectious etiologies were thoroughly investigated and incorporated into the differential diagnostic process.
· Reviewed medical charts to obtain information on patients and services provided.
· Developed and maintained professional relationships with doctors and patients.
· Techniques such as PCR, western blot, immunblot were performed in Biruni Laboratory
· Writing case reports, data analysis and compilation of data
· Collaborated with team of Yasam Cicegi Vakfı in the development of DIAPP. (special application for autoimmune diabetes
Key Skills
Excellence in differential diagnosis
Patient monitoring
Organization and Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Hard Skills
Mastery of PCR, flow cytometry, immunoblot and western blot
• Certificate of Animal Use in Experimental Research
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Nature walks and hiking
Principal investigator of a nationally pioneering project (supported by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) focused on investigating infectious etiologies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).
• Certificate of Animal Use in Experimental Research