Kaan Ozturk
Research Associate
Experience
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.
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.
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.
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Flow Cytometry
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Primary Cell Culture
- Microscopy (Fluorescence, Tirf, Confocal, Live)
- Rnaseq Analysis
- Mass-spec Analysis
- Pcr
- Sds-page
- Western Blot
- Dna/rna Extraction
- Transfection & Protein Expression
- Icc
- Virus Production (Psv)
- Molecular Dynamics Simulations
- Protein Docking
It/computer Skills:
- Python (Pandas)
- R
- Matlab
- Imaris
- Fiji
- Cellprofiler
- Graphpad
- Autodock Vina
- Amber Molecular Dynamics
Microscopes:
- Dragonfly High Speed Confocal Microscope (Oxford Instruments)
- Ixplore Ix83/tirf (Olympus)
- Imagexpress Micro Confocal Microscope (Molecular Devices)
- Lsm900 Laser Confocal Microscope (Zeiss)
- Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope (Zeiss)
Soft Skills:
- Scientific Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Attention To Details & Methodical Work
Languages
Education
Münster University
Ph.D. · Cellular Virology · Münster, Germany
Yeditepe University
M.Sc. · Biotechnology · İstanbul, Turkey
Yeditepe University
B.Sc., Double major · Chemical Engineering · İstanbul, Turkey
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