Work Experience

Associate Research Scientist
Woappi Lab (SRSP), Columbia University
Oct 2025 – Present
Developing highly multiplexed CRISPR screens to investigate mammalian regeneration in skin wounds. Worked on RESTRICT-seq for time-gated CRISPR screening.
Postdoctoral Researcher
Chio Lab, Columbia University
Feb 2024 – Sep 2025
Investigated the role of PKM1/2 isoform switching in pancreatic cancer metabolism.
Postdoctoral Researcher
CAA Lab, Koç University
Aug 2019 – Dec 2023
Centrosome biology, chromosomal instability, proximity proteomics, and CRISPR screening. Led projects on PLK4-driven centriole amplification, Nek2 interactome mapping, and epigenetic regulation of erythropoiesis.
Visiting Researcher
Chesney Lab, University of Louisville
Jul 2014 – Apr 2015
PFKFB3 in cell cycle regulation and cancer metabolism.
Research Assistant
Yalçın Lab, Uludağ University
Jan 2012 – Sep 2018
PhD research on PFKFB2 in oncogenic transformation of pancreatic epithelial cells. Glycolysis, proliferation, and KRAS-driven signaling.

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry
Uludağ University
2012 – 2018
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M)
Uludağ University
2006 – 2011
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Technical Skills

Research Areas

  • Cancer biology & metabolism
  • Chromosomal instability
  • Mammalian regeneration
  • Functional genomics
  • Evolutionary game theory
  • Centrosome biology
  • Epigenetic regulation

Experimental

  • CRISPR screens
  • Proximity proteomics
  • Flow cytometry / FACS
  • Confocal microscopy / STED
  • Metabolic assays
  • in vivo models

Computational

  • R / RStudio
  • Python
  • Genomic & proteomic data analysis
  • Single cell methods

Hobbies & Personal Interests