Burcu Kasapoglu
EDUCATION
College / University
Middle East Technical University
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics
Minor Program in Psychology
Major Subjects
Molecular and cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, neurochemistry, sensory physiology, experimental psychology, cognitive processes, physiological psychology
Country
Turkey
Lab Experience
Protein isolation, purification, characterisation techniques, Mendelian molecular genetics, cell biology, stereotaxic surgery procedures, mammalian and bacterial cell culture, spectrophotometric analysis, fluorescence microscopy-based visualization, preparation of polymer films.
Projects / Research
- Responsive tissue engineering carriers, poly (NIPAM) as a thermoresponsive cell carrier. Middle East Technical University
- Molecular analysis in neurodegenerative diseases, like SCA and ALS. Summer practice, Bogazici University
- Cloning of the thermostable DNA polymerase gene from a thermophilic bacterium found in a hot spring water in Turkey. Summer research, Bilkent University
Scholarships / Awards
2005 – 2006: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |