ELIF KARLIK

• Managed multiple projects and inter departmental collaborations and met timelines based on priority.
• Supervised undergrad students, and assisted them with validating the accuracy and efficiency of their methods and tools.
• Collected and analyzed data to maintain records of research findings with analysis and evaluation of results.
• Searched pertinent scientific literature to support efforts with empirical data.
• Presented findings at research conferences.

Project#1 “Studies on Development of Retrotransposon-Based Short-Term Mutagen/Carcinogen Tests in Plant Material”

• Investigating of mutagenicity potentials of Metformin and dichlorprop methyl ester via screening retrotransposons movements.

Project#2 “Examination of the Pathological Effects of Marmara Sea Mucilage”

• Examination of marine pollution on human health

Project#3 “Comparative Retrotransposon Analysis in Wheat”

• Aimed to reveal the evolutionary information based on the comparison retrotransposon movements between bread and einkorn wheat.

Teaching activities:

• Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
• Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Basic Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Evolution, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Nutrigenetics courses.
• Mentored fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers to execute assigned tasks with validity.
• Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
• Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
  Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

• Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
• Established positive relationships with students.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.
• Conducted independent researches and develop to attain short and long-term objectives.

Project 1# "Investigating retrotransposon patterns in barley via Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)"

Project 2# " Analysis of endogenous retrovirus HERV-K6 and
HERV-K11 polymorphisms' in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients"

Thesis Project: Investigations on Long Non-coding RNAs in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

• Designed research projects and established clear trajectories to achieve intended information.
• Performed both physiological and molecular analysis to reveal stress relation between lncRNAs and salt stress
• Conducted germination, water, total protein and proline content analysis
• Performed RT-PCR analysis to determine gene expression of lncRNAs under stress conditions
• Developed alternative approach to NGS technologies for determination of relative expression levels of sense lncRNAs under particular circumstances.
• Managed project timelines and coordinated research tasks.
• Wrote paper, edited and published various recognized journals.

Thesis Project: Virus-Induced Gene Silencing Studies in Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

• Followed best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
• Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research.
• Use Virus-induced gene silencing method of investigation to research G-proteins function in depth.
• Conducted cloning studies of G- proteins
• Published research in journals.