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ART Laboratory Training - ART I, ART II and Advanced Laboratory Skills - CARE Fertility Manchester - Manchester, UK

(2025-09 - 2026-05)

Completed structured MSc practical training under the supervision of clinical scientists and embryologists, with exposure to embryology, andrology and the laboratory systems supporting patient treatment.
Developed a working understanding of HFEA consent and traceability requirements, donor gamete handling, witnessing, double-signing and the importance of complete, contemporaneous records.
Gained familiarity with treatment-cycle documentation, cryostorage record systems, clinical patient databases, stock traceability, equipment monitoring and escalation routes.
Followed CARE SOPs, COSHH requirements and Good Laboratory Practice while preparing media and dishes and carrying out supervised laboratory exercises.
Observed and practised procedures under supervision including semen analysis and preparation, sperm cryopreservation, oocyte and embryo assessment, ICSI, PGT biopsy and vitrification.

MSc Research Project - Clinical Embryology - Liverpool John Moores University, in collaboration with CARE Fertility - Liverpool, UK

(2026 - Present)

Investigating extracellular DNA in spent embryo culture media as a potential non-invasive marker of embryo viability and clinical outcome.
Maintain traceable sample logs, plate plans and experimental records for qPCR work, with careful handling of de-identified clinical samples and associated data.
Coordinate with academic and clinical contacts to resolve sample-labelling and reagent issues, plan laboratory work and keep project documentation current.
Review scientific literature and analyse research data using R, presenting methods and findings clearly to supervisors.

Human Resources Intern - Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye - Human Resources Office - Ankara, Türkiye

(2024-08 - 2024-09)

Reviewed and organised source material and prepared clear training reports for senior management in a formal office environment.
Converted complex information into concise written recommendations while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and deadlines.
Strengthened administrative documentation, Microsoft Office and professional communication skills.

Research Intern - Molecular Immunology Laboratory (Erasmus+) - University of Groningen - Groningen, Netherlands

(2023-06 - 2023-09)

Supported an active PhD project and maintained organised experimental notes across multi-step cell and molecular biology protocols.
Performed plasmid transfection, mammalian cell culture, microscopy, protein assays, SDS-PAGE and Western blotting in an international team.

Research Intern - Behavioural Neuroscience Laboratory - Lund University, Wallenberg Neurocentrum - Lund, Sweden

(2022-11 - 2023-02)

Worked accurately to laboratory protocols for cloning, tissue sectioning, staining and microscopy, recording work consistently and communicating progress within the team.

Undergraduate Researcher - TÜBİTAK 2209/A Funded Project - Başkent University - Ankara, Türkiye

(2023-09 - 2024-06)

Planned and documented a funded cancer cell biology project involving cell culture, drug treatment, protein analysis and statistical interpretation.
Managed concurrent experiments and deadlines while maintaining accurate records and troubleshooting technical issues.

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