Kerem Catalbas
PhD Candidate
Urbana-Champaign,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
PhD Researcher
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1 2022 - Current
- Conducted advanced research on hypothalamic AGRP neurons and their role in regulating hyperphagia during lactation
- Designed and implemented experiments, analyzed data, and presented findings at conferences.
Research Scientist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Sweeney Lab
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted research on neuroscience-related projects
- Utilized various molecular biology techniques and data analysis tools.
Molecular Biologist
GENZ Biotechnology
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Developed point-of-care test device for COVID-19 antibody determination using optofluid method.
Education
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Bahcesehir University
Turkey 08.2020 - 12 2021
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Turkey 08.2015 - 6 2020
Institute of Human Genetics At Jena University Hospital
Germany 06.2018 - 8 2018
Projects
The Effects of Accessory Proteins on the Structure and Function of Golgi Organelle
- Duration: > 12 months, full time
- Key Methods: PCR, Molecular Cloning, Transient Transfection, Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry, CRISPR/Cas9, RNAi
The Effects of GAP-43 Expression on Golgi Morphology and Function in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Duration: 8-12 months, full time
- Key Methods: PCR, Molecular Cloning, Transient Transfection, Immunocytochemistry, Mammalian Cell Culturing
Investigation of the Role of DNA Topoisomerase IIβ in Neuroinflammation in Parkinson’s Disease A53T α-Synuclein Mutant Transgenic Mouse Model
- Duration: > 12 months, full time
- Key Methods: Mammalian Cell Culturing, Gene Transfection, RT-qPCR, Western Blot, Immunofluorescent Staining
Hypothalamic AGRP Neurons Regulate Hyperphagia During Lactation
- Duration: > 12 months, full time
- Key Methods: Stereotaxic Viral Injections, Immunohistochemistry, Perfusion, Sectioning, DREADD, Fiber Photometry
Certification
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification, NIDA Clinical Trials Network
Honors And Awards
- Full Scholarship for Graduate Education in Neuroscience
Bahcesehir University, August 2020
- Graduate High Honor for Second in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics
Istanbul Medeniyet University, June 2020
- Third Place in the “Life Inspiring: Art from the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology” competition
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, August 2023
Affiliations
- Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification, NIDA Clinical Trials Network
05-2024
Ph.D. - Neuroscience
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
08.2022 - Current
Understanding Biosafety, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UIUC
02-2022
Laboratory Safety Training, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UIUC
01-2022
Aseptic Technique Training, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UIUC
01-2022
NIH Guidelines Overview, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, UIUC
01-2022
Research Scientist
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Sweeney Lab
01.2022 - 07.2022
Molecular Biologist
GENZ Biotechnology
08.2020 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Neuroscience
Bahcesehir University
08.2020 - 12 2021
Institute of Human Genetics At Jena University Hospital
06.2018 - 8 2018
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics
Istanbul Medeniyet University
08.2015 - 6 2020
PhD Researcher
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1 2022 - Current
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