HBIGS MSc/PhD Fellows 2011

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
10/2011 - present: pursuing MSc, Heidelberg University
09/2006 - 06/2010: National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Highest Degree: BSc in Biology (Honours)
Title of Bachelor Thesis: Characteristic of functional interactions between adaptor protein Intersectin 1 and actin regulating protein WIP (WASP interacting protein).

INTERNSHIPS
9/2009 - 08/2011: Institute of Molecular Biology and Genetics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Department of Functional Genomics.
09/2006 – 8/2009: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Department of General and Molecular Genetics.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
My scientific interests are connected with the issues of genome stability. Subjectively, this particular topic is the most interesting for me because, in my opinion, it is the essential for cell identity maintenance and one of the most important mechanisms which failure leads to pathologies; thus I am planning to do my future research project in this field.
During the studies at MSc Program I want to complement my current knowledge in Genetics I obtained during my BSc studies with the advances in molecular and cellular biology and to learn up-to-date experiment techniques. This will be an essential platform for my future doctoral studies.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
10/2011 - present: pursuing MSc, Heidelberg University
09/2009- present: Anadolu University  (Open Education), Turkey
Highest Degree: BSc Business Administration
02/2008 - 02/2011: Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Highest Degree: BSc German Language Minor Program
09/2006 - 02/2011: Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Highest Degree: BSc Biology
Title of Bachelor Project: Identification of in vitro fertilized Human Embryo quality from the footprints they left in their growth media by using Fourier Transform Spectroscopy –Attenuated Total Reflectance Analysis

INTERNSHIPS
07/2009 – 09/2009: Middle East Technical University-Molecular Microbiology and Genetics Research Laboratory, Ankara, Turkey
08/2010 - 09/2010: Gazi University-Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Pathology Laboratories, Ankara, Turkey
04/2011 – 05/2011: Institute of Pharmacology and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg, Germany
05/2011 – 07/2011: Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Heidelberg, Germany
08/2011 – 10/2011 German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
10/2011 – 11/2011: Bioquant-Theoretical Bioinformatics Group, Heidelberg, Germany

RESEARCH INTERESTS
During my undergraduate, interdisciplinary researches which are combining biophysical spectrometry techniques and recombinant DNA technology on the area of drug discovery fascinated me.  Also recombinant therapeutic protein production, cell cycle and apoptosis are other research areas that I am interested in. Through the master program I involved at Heidelberg University, I hope to expand my knowledge in these research areas.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
110/2011 - present: pursuing MSc in MCB, Heidelberg University
09/2006 – 06/2011: Middle East Technical University, Turkey. BSc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics
Highest Degree: BSc Molecular Biology and Genetics
Title of Bachelor Project:  Analysis of the association between gamma-aminobutyric acid type B receptor 1 (GABBR1) G1465a single nucleotide polymorphism and idiopathic generalized epilepsy in Turkish population

INTERNSHIPS:
07/2009 - 08/2009: Medical genetics, ESOGU, Turkey
06/2010 – 08/2010: Molecular Biology and Genetics Department, Bilkent University, Turkey

RESEARCH INTERESTS
A tiny cell has a lot complexity as well as mystery. And, such mystery of life has always attracted me. Now, I have the chance to explore it. Although I have variety of topics in my mind, I have gained deep interests especially to cell cycle, gene expression and signaling pathways during my undergraduate study. Throughout my master years, I would like to deepen my knowledge and get more experience regarding these topics by the help of major Molecular and Cellular Biology.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
10/2011 - present: pursuing MSc, Heidelberg University
09/2006 - 06/2010: National Taras Shevchenko University of Kyiv, Ukraine
Highest Degree: BSc Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Title of Bachelor Thesis: Subcloning, expression and purification of HB-EGF recombinant proteins.

INTERNSHIPS
06/2009 – 08/2011:  Laboratory of Molecular Immunology, Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, Kyiv, Ukraine
09/2008 – 05/2009: Laboratory of Cell Signalling, Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, Kyiv, Ukraine
05/2008 – 07/2008: Department of Coenzyme Biochemistry, Palladin Institute of Biochemistry, Kyiv, Ukraine

RESEARCH INTERESTS
As an undergraduate student I took part in different types of research to gain professional skills and extending my theoretical knowledge. As a result, I have got increasingly interested in molecular cell biology in general, and organization of molecular signaling networks in normal cells, and alterations of these networks in disease in particular. I am fascinated with how interplay of different components in these circuits, or in certain cases, even one alteration alone, can lead to drastic condition, such as cancer. I believe that successful completion of MCB program at Heidelberg University will certainly contribute to my professional development and will allow promotion of my future scientific career.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
2011 - present M.Sc. program Molecular Biosciences
Major: Infectious Diseases, University of Heidelberg
2008 - 2011 Bachelor Molecular Medicine, University of Ulm
Highest degree: B.Sc. in Molecular Medicine
Title of Bachelor Thesis: “Characterization of a putative nuclear export signal in the tegument protein pUL48 of human cytomegalovirus”
 
INTERNSHIPS
2008: Institute of Human Genetics, University of Ulm, Germany
2009: Institute of Virology, University of Ulm, Germany
2010: Department of Microbiology and Virology, University of Padova, Italy

RESEARCH INTERESTS
I am interested in doing research on infectious diseases, especially on pathogenic viruses. In my opinion, it is very important for clinicians and scientists to work closely together in order to improve the therapy and diagnosis of infections. Deeper understanding of the pathogenesis and the interactions between host and pathogens will lead to the discovery of novel targets and approaches for therapy, and I hope I can be a part of this in the future.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
10/2011 - present: pursuing MSc, Heidelberg University
08/2006 - 06/2010: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Cuernavaca, México
Highest Degree: BSc Genomic Sciences
Title of Bachelor Thesis: Describing gene-environment interactions and beneficial effects of mutations in yeast metabolism using a novel automated high-resolution fitness profiling system

INTERNSHIP
06/2009 – 01/2011:  Genetic Systems Biology Lab at the National Laboratory of Genomics for Biodiversity (LANGEBIO-CINVESTAV), Irapuato, México

RESEARCH INTERESTS
During the development of my bachelor thesis project I became fascinated by the relationship genotype-phenotype. This complex relationship, which is influenced by both, genetic interactions and gene-environment interactions, allowed me to dive into a new series of concepts like plasticity –how a biological system responds to environmental change–, genetic assimilation –the process of fixation by genetic change of a phenotype that first appeared under some environment perturbation–, canalization –which describes the ability of a population to produce the same phenotype regardless of stochastic, environmental or genetic variation– and evolvability –the feasibility of a phenotypic change in response to mutation–. All this concepts together constitute the basic context of my current interest. During the Master program I aim to approach how a biological system is genetically and phenotypically shaped by the previously mentioned mechanisms; where the systems biology framework is perhaps the most convenient.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
09/2011 - present: Molecular Bioscience (MSc), Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
09/2008 - 06/2011: Molekulare Zellbiologie (BSc), Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Highest Degree: BSc Molekulare Zellbiologie
Title of Bachelor Thesis: Feuerbrandbekämpfung mit dem Antagonisten Erwinia tasmaniensis – Einfluss von Attachment, Pigmentierung und Sekundärmetaboliten

INTERNSHIPS
03/2011 – 06/2011:  Julius-Kühn-Institut, Bundesforschungsinstitut für Kulturpflanzen, Dossenheim

RESEARCH INTERESTS
I am interested in molecular and cellular biology, which still provides a wide range of unknown processes and possibilities waiting to be discovered. Especially the diverse ways how cells regulate and control their manifold functions are quite fascinating. During my master studies I hope to get access to current research topics and to learn more about techniques and methods which can be used in molecular and cellular biological research.

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
10/2011 - present: pursuing MSc, Heidelberg University
09/2007 - 06/2011: Wuhan University, China
Highest Degree: BSc Biology
Title of Bachelor Thesis: The level changes of H3K9 Methyltransferases in response to ER stress

INTERNSHIPS
03/2009 – 05/2011:  Laboratory of Epigenetics, Department of Biochemistry, Wuhan University, China
09/2008 – 09/2009:  Undertaking Chinese undergraduate research program, Wuhan University, China

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Durign my BSc study, my interest was mainly focused on epigenetics. It is fantastic because epigenetics can deal with most diverse and flexible part of cellular events. With it we can better understand the interactions between environment and cellular events.
At present, I also have great interest in transcriptional regulation and signal transduction in behavior, development and related disease research. Along deepening my understanding in molecular and cellular research, I hope I can keep broadening my view in different topics in biosciences study. I believe that the MCB program is the best place for me and that Heidelberg is the ideal place to study and research life science.