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Doğukan Kolçak

@doukankolak

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Molecular biology graduate focused on neurobiology, connectomics, and translational clinical research.

Turkey

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles in translational neuroscience or clinical research where I can apply connectomics and molecular biology skills, contribute to data-driven projects, and grow toward lead research or clinical operations positions.

I am a molecular biology and genetics graduate with hands-on research experience in developmental neurobiology and connectomics, trained in both Drosophila and mouse model systems. I have independently performed sample preparation for electron microscopy, confocal immunohistochemistry, RNAi knockdown experiments, and analyzed large microscopy datasets using Webknossos.

I combine strong laboratory fundamentals (PCR, Western blotting, RNA/DNA extraction) with programming and bioinformatics skills (Python, R, BLAST, genome browsers) and practical clinical operations exposure in neuroscience trials. I am organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to translational neuroscience research or clinical operations teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Clinical Operations Intern

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

Supported clinical operations for neuroscience and oncology trials by reviewing SOPs, managing site and trial documentation per GCP, and providing administrative and logistical support to site managers.

Clinical Documentation Regulatory Compliance Administrative Support

Research Intern

Max Planck Institute for Brain Research

Jul 2024 - Dec 2024 (5 months)

Performed sample processing and imaging workflows for connectomics studies, executing mouse brain extraction, vibratome sectioning, osmium staining, ATUMtome/SEM operation, and producing segmented/annotated SBEM and mSEM datasets in WebKnossos.

Electron Microscopy ATUMtome SEM Vibratome Sectioning Osmium Staining WebKnossos Segmentation Connectomics

Research Intern

Boğaziçi University (Fly Lab / SenseLab)

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Used Drosophila models to study orthologous human disease genes, performing dissections, IHC and confocal imaging, RNAi knockdown experiments, and molecular biology techniques to investigate Septin gene function.

Drosophila Dissection Confocal Microscopy RNAi Knockdown PCR Molecular Biology

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Boğaziçi University

Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology & Genetics

2019 -

Grade: 3.68

Activities and societies: Member of BEST (Vice President for Public/External Relations) and ENSO (Coordinator); extracurricular design and mentoring activities.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology & Genetics with coursework and laboratory experience in molecular biology, neurobiology, and bioinformatics; maintained a current GPA of 3.68.

University of Antwerp

Exchange Student, Neuroscience

2023 - 2023

Activities and societies: Participated in master classes and coursework as an Erasmus+ exchange student.

Erasmus+ exchange semester focused on neuroscience courses including neurogenetics, bioinformatics, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, and bioelectrical cell biology.