Yasemin BULUT
Ankara
Summary
Highly self-motivated and determined Molecular Biology and Genetics student and enthusiastic team member. Experience of research in cancer, synthetic biology, neurodegenerative diseases and Bioinformatic researchs. Core skills include experimental design, field work, data analysis and teamwork. Passionate about learning new scientific skills. Makes use of talents for investigate, analyze, and interpret complex biological experiments data. Currently seeking for master education in the field of Molecular Biology. Offering foundation in relevant academic coursework and strong analytical skills, eager to learn and develop in professional environment. Contributes ability to quickly adapt to new information and tools. Ready to use and develop analytical and technical skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Summer Intern
Professor Peter MccAffery
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted pioneering research on the expression and function of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) in human cortical neurons, under the supervision of Dr. Victoria Gorberg.
- Cultivated and maintained cultures of human neurons derived from fetal brain tissue, implementing protocols adapted for optimal growth and differentiation.
- Utilized advanced biochemical techniques including western blotting and cell viability assays to assess protein expression and cell health.
- Conduct experiments with using different cell lines such as NSC-34 and SHSY5Y.
Undergraduate researcher
National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM-Bilkent University)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted Western blot analyses to verify the expression of specific proteins related to biofilm formation in engineered E. coli strains.
- Prepared LB agar and maintained cell cultures, ensuring the viability and consistent growth conditions necessary for experimental accuracy.
- Assisted in the development and testing of biosensor circuits, gaining hands-on experience with synthetic biology and genetic engineering techniques.
Intern
Uludağ University Omic Analysis and Research Laboratory
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Working on biomarker research with multiomic methods for colorectal cancer with using RNA isolation technique
Education
BILKENT UNIVERSITY - Moleculer Biology and Genetics, Psychology
BILKENT UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - Current
CAGDAS ONCU-SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL - undefined
CAGDAS ONCU-SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bursa Science Highschool - undefined
Bursa Science Highschool
01.2015 - 01.2017
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- BCA assay
- PCR
- Immunochemistry assay
- Nucleic acid isolation
- DNA sequencing
- Cell culturing
- Protein purifications
- Western Blot
Extracurricular Activities
Active Member, Bilkent Genetics Society (BilGent), 08/2019, 05/2022 Organization Team Member, Bilkent Genetics Society (BilGent), 08/2019, 05/2020
Organizationsandconferences
- International ITU Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Congress, 11/11/2022, 11/13/2022
- IX. Neuroscience Days, 12/18/2021, 12/19/2021
- XI. Horizons in Molecular Biology and Genetics, 03/27/2021, 03/28/2021
- X. Horizons in Molecular Biology and Genetics, 02/29/2020, 03/01/2020
Timeline
Summer Intern
Professor Peter MccAffery
06.2023 - 08.2023
Undergraduate researcher
National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM-Bilkent University)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
Uludağ University Omic Analysis and Research Laboratory
05.2022 - 11.2022
BILKENT UNIVERSITY - Moleculer Biology and Genetics, Psychology
BILKENT UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - Current
CAGDAS ONCU-SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL - undefined
CAGDAS ONCU-SCIENCE HIGHSCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bursa Science Highschool - undefined
Bursa Science Highschool
01.2015 - 01.2017