Data Analysis and Visualization
Bilge Elitok
Biomedicine M.Sc. Student At University Of Eastern Finland
Kuopio
Summary
A highly disciplined Biomedicine M.Sc. Student with a B.Sc. degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics, who is experienced in designing, conducting and assisting research projects in a variety of research areas. Adept in qualitative and quantitative research, and prioritizes making positive contributions to every research and social community she participates in.
Provided is the following track record of completing tasks accurately and efficiently and meeting deadlines, that are testaments of the mindset of turning life-projects into tangible achievements through persistent effort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Koc University, Research Center for Translational Medicine, Yaksi Research Group
1 2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted behavioral assays and fluorescent calcium imaging experiments and their successive statistical analysis
- Assisted in the development and implementation of research protocols, our laboratory's programming toolbox to improve data collection, analysis and reporting
- Communicated regularly with our supervisor Professor Emre Yaksi regarding project progress, timelines and deliverables
- Collaborated effectively with international and interdisciplinary team on various aspects of the research process
- Displayed strong attention to detail when collecting, analyzing, organizing data sets and the presentation of the experimental results.
STEM and Lego Modelling Instructor
e² Young Engineers
11.2020 - 07.2024
- Introduced basic STEM concepts and engineering principles to the students from age 4 to 13
- Explained the following concepts with stories and anecdotes in order to create a positive learning experience: centrifugal and centripetal forces, the power of inertia, potential energy, kinetic energy, action/reaction law, buoyancy, torque, fulcrum, load division, angular momentum; the types and use of gears, transmission types, speed vs power transmission
- Orchestrated lessons that follow Learn-Prototype-Experiment-Imagine format
- Delivering instructions to build various machines and tools with LEGO bricks
- Ensured safety in the classroom while safeguarding the classroom behavior and kept a positive attitude in the face of a crisis
- Maintained an ongoing contact with every single parent, improved the delivery of the lectures according to feedback in order to create an engaging learning experience for each and every student.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bogazici University, Seed Lab
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Set up and recorded germination experiments of Arabidopsis thaliana
- Volunteered in seed dissection as a part of a collaborative research project funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
- Successfully managed multiple academic responsibilities, including two undergraduate teaching assistantships and one undergraduate research internship, within a six-month period
- Demonstrated adeptness in balancing various tasks and meeting deadlines effectively
- Provided guidance and support to students in conducting the experiments and then in completing well-rounded laboratory reports.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Bogazici University, Biochemistry Laboratory Course
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted fellow undergraduate students with the implementation for biochemical laboratory techniques such as: measurement of enzyme activity on alkaline phosphatase, affinity chromatography and purification of His-tagged proteins, SDS-PAGE gel preparation and successive immunoblots, immunoprecipitation, BCA assay, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and quiz grades
- Helped first year undergraduate Molecular Biology and Genetics bachelors to develop experimental troubleshooting skills via actively encouraging scientific reasoning during the course hours.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Bogazici University, Cell Biology Laboratory Course
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted fellow undergraduate students with the implementation for biochemical laboratory techniques such as: measurement of enzyme activity on alkaline phosphatase, affinity chromatography and purification of His-tagged proteins, SDS-PAGE gel preparation and successive immunoblots, immunoprecipitation, BCA assay, immunofluorescence and confocal microscopy
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and quiz grades
- Helped first year undergraduate Molecular Biology and Genetics bachelors to develop experimental troubleshooting skills via actively encouraging scientific reasoning during the course hours.
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Bogazici University, Molecular Toxicology and Cancer Research Laboratory
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Proposed an experimental hypothesis and presented the reasons and the experimental design of the research project to our laboratory team members and our supervisor
- Designed and conducted an experiment to investigate the protective effects of Resveratrol against Ochratoxin A (OTA) toxicity on a specific cell line via tracking the alterations of the protein expression
- Implemented the selected research protocols, including data collection, quantification, analysis and reporting
- Managed and organized the experimental pipeline of the research project efficiently and autonomously, meeting deadlines and expectations within budgetary constraints
- Collaborated effectively with our laboratory team members and communicated regularly with our supervisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yaman regarding project progress, preliminary results and their scientific interpretations
- Standardized, analyzed, and visually represented the results, then presented the hypothesis, experimental setup, outcomes, and interpretations to faculty members with clarity.
Figure Skating Coach
Private Tutor
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Instructed beginner level skaters on basic skills including forward crossovers, backward crossovers, turns, edges, stops
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding progress and future goals
- Motivated athletes towards achieving success both in competition and everyday life activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Genetics
Bogazici University
Istanbul, 34 09.2019 - 02.2024
Master of Science - Biomedicine
University of Eastern Finland
Kuopio, Finland 07.2024 - 07.2026
Skills
- Statistical and Quantitative Analysis of Experimental Data
- Implementing and Constructing Python Algorithms for Data Analysis
- Image preprocessing using Fiji/ImageJ
- Signal Processing using Python
- Data Analysis using MATLAB
- SDS-PAGE Gel Electrophoresis
- Western Blotting
- DNA Extraction and Purification
- Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- Bicinchoninic Acid Assay (BCA)
- Protein Extraction and Purification
- Affinity Chromatography
- Immunoprecipitation
Atlassian Tools:
JIRA: Agile Methodologies : Scrum, Kanban, Automation, Scrum Projects - Planning & Management, JIRA Roadmaps,
Confluence : Cloud Platforms, Data Management, Organize Documentation, Collaboration, Administer Sites
Data Analysis and Programming:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Techniques:
- DNA Transformation (Electroporation and Chemical Transformation)
- DNA Transfection (Calcium Phosphate Co-precipitation)
- Cell Culture, Maintenance, and Treatment
- Wide Field Fluorescent Microscopy
- Confocal Microscopy
- In Vivo Fluorescent Calcium Imaging
- Experimental Design
- Laboratory Report Preparation
- Working in Strict Schedules with Multiple Responsibilities
- Time and Resource Management
- Technical Support and Data Labelling
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Public Speaking in Outreach Events
- Presentation of Complex Concepts and Ideas
Imaging Techniques:
Research and Laboratory Skills:
Soft Skills:
Software
Hierarchical Clustering
Principal Component Analysis
Image Processing
K-mers Clustering
String Recomposition
Pairwise & Multiple Sequence Alignment
Building & Interpreting Correlation Matrices
Data Curation and Labelling
Certification
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Result: 7.5 (Overall)
Highlighted Coursework
- CMPE549: Bioinformatics (Prof. Dr. Arzucan Özgür)
- BIO342: Human Physiology (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stefan Fuss)
- ED349: Educational Neurology (Prof. Dr. M.D. Barış Korkmaz)
- BIO49A: Special Topics in Neuroethology (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Stefan Fuss)
Scholarships awarded
- Tuition Fee Waiver from Ufuk University Medical School - 6-years-long Scholarship that covers 100% of tuition fees (I've benefited from this scholarship between 2017-2019)
- Undergraduate Scholarship Programme (2205), carried out by Science Fellowships and Grant Programme Directorate (BİDEB) of Scientific and Technological Research Institution of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)
Outreach and community engagement
- Guest Cyclist in Live-Youtube Broadcast titled "From Istanbul to the Northern Polar Circle, Solo 6500 kilometers" (available in Turkish on Youtube)
- Guest Cyclist in four podcast episodes of "Cycling for All Podcast" - From Turkey to Norway Podcast Series (Part 1: Balkans, Part 2: Germany, Part 3: Sweden and Finland, Part 4: Finland and Norway) (available in Turkish on Spotify)
Extracurricular Activities
I've successfully completed a self-funded 76 days long solo bicycle trip and covered more than 6500 kilometers. This journey has been featured in the newspaper, Hammerfestingen, in the report titled: "Fra Istanbul til Nordkapp:- En stor oppdagelse" by Brita Bølgen, on 09.09.2023.
Active member of Bogazici University Athletics Club
Active member of Bogazici University Mountaineering Club
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Master of Science - Biomedicine
University of Eastern Finland
07.2024 - 07.2026
Automate tasks and processes with Jira
07-2024
Set Up Project Sites and Spaces with Confluence
07-2024
Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks
05-2024
Machine Learning for Kyphosis Disease Classification
05-2024
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Result: 7.5 (Overall)
10-2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Bogazici University, Seed Lab
10.2023 - 01.2024
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Bogazici University, Biochemistry Laboratory Course
10.2023 - 12.2023
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Bogazici University, Cell Biology Laboratory Course
10.2023 - 12.2023
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
Bogazici University, Molecular Toxicology and Cancer Research Laboratory
02.2023 - 06.2023
STEM and Lego Modelling Instructor
e² Young Engineers
11.2020 - 07.2024
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology And Genetics
Bogazici University
09.2019 - 02.2024
Figure Skating Coach
Private Tutor
01.2018 - 09.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Koc University, Research Center for Translational Medicine, Yaksi Research Group
1 2024 - 07.2024
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