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Elıf Ilayda Demırayak

Istanbul

Summary

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.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Clinical Elective

Yale New Haven Hospital, Oncology
05.2025 - 06.2025
  • • Participated in daily inpatient rounds and clinical case discussions as a member of the oncology team.
  • • Performed physical examinations, obtained patient histories, and monitored clinical progress.
  • • Drafted daily progress notes and managed documentation in the EPIC system.
  • • Placed and modified clinical orders under supervision.
  • • Attended consult services and actively participated in bedside care and treatment planning.
  • • Gained hands-on experience in outpatient clinics by examining patients and presenting findings to attending physicians.
  • • Acquired practical knowledge of therapeutic decision-making, including treatment selection, adjustment, and follow-up care.

Clinical&Research Internship

John Hopkins Hospital, Rheumatology
12.2024 - 01.2025

• 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.

Clinical Internship

Boston Children’s Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024

· 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.

Clinical Internship

Cerrahpaşa Faculty Of Medicine, Rheumatology
01.2024 - 12.2024

· 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.


Clinical Internship

Istanbul University Faculty Of Medicine
10.2023 - 11.2023

· 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.


Medical Observer

Clinicum St George
08.2023 - 09.2023

· 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.


Laboratory Internship

Biruni Laboratory
09.2022 - 06.2023

· 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

Education

Medicine

Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul

Skills

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

Certification

• Certificate of Animal Use in Experimental Research

Interests

Playing acoustic guitar

Nature walks and hiking

Projects

Principal Investigator October 2024-Present

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).

Timeline

Clinical Elective

Yale New Haven Hospital, Oncology
05.2025 - 06.2025

Clinical&Research Internship

John Hopkins Hospital, Rheumatology
12.2024 - 01.2025

Clinical Internship

Boston Children’s Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024

Clinical Internship

Cerrahpaşa Faculty Of Medicine, Rheumatology
01.2024 - 12.2024

Clinical Internship

Istanbul University Faculty Of Medicine
10.2023 - 11.2023

Medical Observer

Clinicum St George
08.2023 - 09.2023

• Certificate of Animal Use in Experimental Research

03-2023

Laboratory Internship

Biruni Laboratory
09.2022 - 06.2023

Medicine

Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Elıf Ilayda Demırayak