Zeliha Yesim Yurtdas
Research Scientist
Berlin
Summary
A highly motivated and goal-oriented person with a proven ability to manage and complete multiple responsibilities to the best possible standard with easy-integration in a multicultural environment combining with detail-oriented mindset, and analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills leading to the establishment of fruitful collaborations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Current Situation
Self-employeed
Remote
12.2022 - Current
I am participating in Parexel Academy's Virtual Postgraduate Certificate Program in Clinical Research Management while also tutoring at part-time jobs
Operations Assistant
Xircle AG
6 2022 - 11.2022
- Facilitate financial decision making and budget management
- Documentation & SOPs setup
- Data management & validation of survey analysis
- IT support during data entry & implemented technical solutions for data presentation
- Office management & assistance to HR-related tasks.
Team Leader
Corona Test Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Establishment of diagnostic protocols, SOPs, and report preparations based on ISO 9001
- Training of technicians for RT-PCR tests, technical support
- Budget management and ordering of laboratory supplies.
Ph.D. in Genetics
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine & Department of Urology, Charité Universitätsmedizin
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Investigated a potential pathological role of Grhl2 in renal carcinoma and cystic kidney disease
- Prepared a manuscript, contributed to the preparation of 3 publications
- Participated in inter and international conferences to present scientific data and to stay up-to-date on discoveries in the kidney research
- Certificated project and time management, and presentation skills
- Instructed and supervised two students in the state-of-the-art laboratory procedures.
Part-time job
Biology and English lessons in After School Course
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Teaching Biology and English to students for the university entrance exam 2013-Turkey.
Part-time job
Klinikum Bremen-Mitte
05.2011 - 07.2011
- Prepared PCR reactions to examine BRCA1/2 mutations in patient samples for the risk of breast cancer.
Master Thesis-Research Project
Jacobs University Bremen
09.2010 - 07.2012
- Examined the trafficking of N-terminally truncated cathepsin B in thyroid carcinoma cells.
Erasmus Exchange Program
University of Bremen
9 2008 - 7 2009
- Gained practical experience in plant molecular genetics and basic molecular biology techniques in the research group Prof. Dr. Annette Becker.
Internship
Güven Hospital
07.2007 - 10.2007
- Worked with biological samples from patients to diagnose the targeted diseases via clinical tests.
Education
Ph.D. in Genetics -
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
01.2013 - 04.2019
M.Sc. Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology - undefined
Jacobs University Bremen
01.2010 - 04.2012
B.Sc. Degree - Department of Biology
University of Hacettepe
01.2004 - 04.2010
Erasmus Exchange Program - undefined
University of Bremen
01.2008 - 04.2009
Skills
Team Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Presentation Skills
Instructor Training
Documentation skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Scholarships: 2013-2017 Stiftung Urologische Forschung-Berlin, 2010-2012 Jacobs University, Bremen, 2008-2009 Erasmus Exchange Program
- Linguistic Skills: Turkish: Native, English: Advanced, German: (B2) Sufficient for communication.
- Computer Skills: Competent with Google & Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote), EndNote, GraphPad, SPSS, Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator), and image analysis via ImageJ/Fiji, ZEN, IMARIS.
Publications
I. Grainyhead-like 2 deficiency and kidney cyst growth in a mouse model, Yurtdas ZY., JASN April 2024: DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000353
II. GRHL2 is required for collecting duct epithelial barrier function and renal osmoregulation, JASN March 2018, 29 (3) 857-868: DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2017030353
III. A Grhl2-dependent gene network controls trophoblast branching morphogenesis, Development March 2015, 142:1125-36: DOI: 10.1242/dev.113829
IV. A Grainyhead-like 2/Ovo-like 2 pathway regulates renal epithelial barrier function and lumen expansion, JASN November 2015, 26 (11) 2704-2715: DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2014080759
Timeline
Current Situation
Self-employeed
12.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Corona Test Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Ph.D. in Genetics
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine & Department of Urology, Charité Universitätsmedizin
07.2013 - 07.2019
Ph.D. in Genetics -
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
01.2013 - 04.2019
Part-time job
Biology and English lessons in After School Course
09.2012 - 05.2013
Part-time job
Klinikum Bremen-Mitte
05.2011 - 07.2011
Master Thesis-Research Project
Jacobs University Bremen
09.2010 - 07.2012
M.Sc. Degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology - undefined
Jacobs University Bremen
01.2010 - 04.2012
Erasmus Exchange Program - undefined
University of Bremen
01.2008 - 04.2009
Internship
Güven Hospital
07.2007 - 10.2007
B.Sc. Degree - Department of Biology
University of Hacettepe
01.2004 - 04.2010
Operations Assistant
Xircle AG
6 2022 - 11.2022
Erasmus Exchange Program
University of Bremen
9 2008 - 7 2009