Kaan O.
Research Associate
Experience
Jan 2020 - Apr 2025
5 years 4 monthsMünster, Germany
Research Associate
Uniklinik Münster
- Led a research project on investigating factors modulating HPV16 infection in keratinocytes by using microscopy and omics approaches
- Curated and analysed RNAseq and Mass-Spec data and performed pathway analysis to identify target proteins
- Responsible for the operation, proper maintenance, functionality and user training of microscopes and FACS equipment
- Mentored master students on their thesis on how cell-ECM interactions play a role in HPV susceptibility in keratinocytes
Sep 2017 - Dec 2019
2 years 4 monthsİstanbul, Turkey
Research Assistant
Yeditepe University
- Designed a project to study effects of SNPs on metastatic cancer progression in-vitro using the CRISPR-Cas system
- Handled patient blood samples, purified DNA and analysed mutations using gel electrophoresis
- Trained and mentored undergraduate students on cell biology and molecular biology laboratory courses
- Wrote and published a research article in an indexed journal on this topic
Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
2 years 10 monthsİstanbul, Turkey
Research Scholar
Yeditepe University
- Scanned protein database and identified enzyme active sites that could show promiscuous activity towards MBH reaction using SABER
- Performed molecular docking on selected proteins using Autodock Vina
- Carried out short (10 ns) molecular dynamics simulations in Amber12 to evaluate substrate-ligand interactions of selected hit proteins
Summary
Interdisciplinary scientist with a strong background in molecular biology, cancer biology, virology, and computational chemistry. Four years of experience in advanced fluorescence/live-cell microscopy, combined with robust image analysis skills using Fiji, CellProfiler and Imaris, including writing scripts for data analysis. Proven ability to manage complex microscope systems and flow cytometer, train users, and collaborate across research teams. Passionate about integrating computational and experimental approaches to solve biological problems with a data-driven mindset and hands-on spirit.
Languages
Turkish
NativeEnglish
AdvancedGerman
IntermediateEducation
Jan 2020 - Apr 2025
Münster University
Ph.D. · Cellular Virology · Münster, Germany
Sep 2017 - Dec 2019
Yeditepe University
M.Sc. · Biotechnology · İstanbul, Turkey
Sep 2014 - Jun 2017
Yeditepe University
B.Sc. · Chemical Engineering · İstanbul, Turkey
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