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MELIS DEMARINIS

@melisdemarinis

Molecular bioengineering graduate focused on precise lab work and qPCR/RNAi to answer neurobiology and epigenetics questions.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for an entry-level lab role where I can apply precise molecular biology methods—especially qPCR and RNAi—while continuing to learn fast in new laboratory contexts and contribute reliably to research teams.

I’m a highly motivated and graduated student of Molecular Bioengineering, with hands-on experience across multiple laboratories. My laboratory work helped me distill a set of practical skills for efficient and accurate experimentation in different experimental contexts.

In my PREP BIOTEC role at TU Dresden, I used laboratory techniques including qPCR, RNAi, cell culture, MINI-/MIDI_PREP, and DNA extraction to investigate neurobiology and epigenetic regulations in C. elegans. I also strengthened my ability to quickly adapt to new laboratory contexts and to communicate results with meticulous qPCR practices.

I developed further research depth through internships at the University of Regensburg, supporting an optogenetics project in D. melanogaster and assisting with antibody-based workflows. I also supervised ERASMUS undergraduates in laboratory techniques, reinforcing careful, reliable execution and clear communication.

My research experience extends to protein and behavioral mechanisms, including work on dFoxP and assays such as fluorescence spectroscopy/UV-VIS spectroscopy and a protein aggregation assay. Through my thesis and group project work, I gained strong fundamentals in data analysis and experimental planning for biology-focused research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

RNAi MINI-/MIDI Thesis

PREP BIOTEC, TU Dresden

Oct 2023 - Aug 2024 (10 months)

Conducted an RNAi MINI-/MIDI master thesis and lab rotation using molecular biology and cell biology techniques. Investigated neurobiology and epigenetic regulation in C. elegans in the presence of knockdowns of glycolysis pathway genes.

Cell Culture DNA Extraction Mini Midi Prep

Research Intern / Antibody Supervisor

University of Regensburg

Apr 2022 - Aug 2022 (4 months)

Supported an optogenetics project studying D. melanogaster behavioral responses to reinforced punishment. Performed tissue fixation and antibody staining, including fluorescence microscopy and supervision of ERASMUS undergraduates.

Optogenetics Antibody Staining DAPI Staining Phalloidin Staining

Research Intern

University of Regensburg

Mar 2022 - Apr 2022 (1 month)

Joined a research project assessing the role of dFoxP in the self-learning mechanism of D. melanogaster. Performed protein analysis including fluorescence spectroscopy and an aggregation assay.

Aggregation Assay

TUBITAK 2209 Graduation Project

Izmir University of Economics

Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)

Worked on a TUBITAK 2209-funded group project assessing telomeric gene expression in HCC cells with Sorafenib drug treatment. Performed data analysis in the project.

Data Analysis Gene Expression Analysis

Bachelor Thesis in Cancer Research

Izmir University of Economics

Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)

Completed a bachelor thesis in cancer research using UV/VIS spectroscopy as part of the laboratory work.

UV Vis

Research Intern

University of Marburg

Aug 2019 - Sep 2019 (1 month)

Joined a research project assessing the emergence of multinucleated muscle cells in the testis of D. melanogaster from mononucleated myoblasts.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden)

Master of Science, Molecular Bioengineering

2022 - 2024

Activities and societies: Laboratory rotations and thesis work; molecular biology, qPCR, RNAi, RNA isolation, plasmid transformation, DNA extraction, cell culture, fluorescence microscopy.

M.Sc. in Molecular Bioengineering with lab rotations and research experience across molecular biology methods, including qPCR, RNA isolation/RNAi, plasmid transformation, and cell culture. Conducted cell culture experiments investigating neurobiology/epigenetic regulation in C. elegans under knockdowns of glycolysis pathway genes.

Izmir University of Economics

Bachelor of Science, Genetics and Bioengineering

2016 - 2021

Activities and societies: TUBITAK 2209-funded graduation group project; data analysis in cancer-related gene expression research.

B.Sc. in Genetics and Bioengineering, including a funded graduation group project supported by TUBITAK 2209 focused on telomeric gene expression in HCC cells treated with Sorafenib.