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GULDEN YILMAZ, Ph.D. (previously Gulden Kaplan)

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Tel: 609-***-****; Email: *************@*****.*** SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Researcher with over eight years of experience including fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology and genetics

• Three years as researcher at biotechnology company

• Medical Affairs Competency Certificate

• Capable of efficiently and independently executing numerous assigned projects and analyzing data accurately

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and editing manuscripts/presentations

• Strong work ethics, documentation skills, and project management skills

• Adept knowledge and proficiency in laboratory techniques and problem solving SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills

• Data Analysis

• Biology laboratory techniques

• Organized

• Fast learner/adaptable

• Ability to multi-task efficiently

• Fluent in Turkish (Spoken, Written, &

Conversational)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word,

Excel, PowerPoint)

• Hard-working/dedicated

• Detail-oriented

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Molecular Biology, Rowan University, Stratford, NJ, August 2017

• Thesis dissertation with Dr. Subhasis Biswas entitled “Molecular mechanisms of DNA replication initiation in HPVs with genetic variations leading to cellular carcinogenesis”.

• Completed coursework in biochemistry, molecular biology of the cell, immunology, molecular pathology, cell culture and stem cells, techniques in molecular diagnostics, scientific writing, and critical reading.

• First place winner at RowanSOM Research Day 2016. Third place winner at RowanSOM Research Day 2015. Recipient of the Foundation of University of Medicine and Dentistry Scholarship. B.S. Biology, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ 2010

• Magna cum laude (GPA 3.89), member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, Golden Key International Honour Society, Dean’s List, NJ Stars II scholar

• Honors thesis research with Dr. Darrell Killian entitled “Genetic mapping and characterization of sm138, a mutant that affects C. elegans sex -specific neurons”.

• Honors thesis with Dr. Monica Driscoll entitled “Screening for roles of conserved Caenorhabditis elegans microRNAs (miRNAs) in models of injury-induced neuronal necrosis.” Gulden

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Researcher, Rowan University, Stratford, NJ, 2013-Present

• Discovered and characterized mutations of the Human Papillomavirus origin and their role in viral DNA replication and Human Papillomavirus-linked cancers.

• Developed purification protocol and fluorophore-labeling strategy of replication initiator protein, DnaA, from Bacillus anthracis for FRET analysis

• Utilized techniques in molecular biology, recombinant protein expression and purification, biochemistry, and fluorescence.

Graduate Researcher, Humigen, the Institute for Genetic Immunology at Genesis Biotechnology Group, Hamilton, NJ, 2010-2013

• Identified and characterized novel human cytokine (immunoregulatory protein) to understand its role in human pathogenesis.

• Utilized mammalian cell culture, T-cell development, protein overexpression, co-immunoprecipitation, fusion protein development

• Collaborated closely with Team leaders and patent lawyers, and attended professional meetings.

• Presented result findings at lab and institute-wide meetings to discuss research and patent efforts. Undergraduate Researcher, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 2009-2010

• Executed independent thesis research in a C. elegans genetics laboratory to characterize and map mutants that affect sex-specific neurons in C. elegans.

• Utilized molecular genetics and fluorescence microscopy and imaging.

• Trained new undergraduate laboratory members.

Undergraduate Researcher in Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) Summer Program, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, Summer 2009

• Analysis of conserved microRNAs and their role in C. elegans necrotic death mechanisms, as a model of neuronal injury and neurodegenerative disease in higher organisms. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Medical Affairs Competency Certificate (MACC)

• Currently enrolled in Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS) program

• Member of Foundation of University of Medicine and Dentistry Scholarship 2010-Present

• Participant: Career Seminar Series, Rowan University 2013-Present

• Officer of Graduate Biomedical Student Association 2014-2015

• Manager at Crystal Diner-Restaurant in Lawrenceville, NJ 2008-2012

• Microsoft Office Specialist 2005

PUBLICATIONS

• Yilmaz, G., Biswas-Fiss, E., Biswas, S. Mutations in the Human Papillomavirus Replication Origin Mediate Viral Oncogenesis. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-General Subjects Accepted

• Yilmaz, G., Biswas-Fiss, E., Biswas, S. Mechanism of Interaction of the Human Papillomavirus E2 Initiator Protein with the Origin of DNA Replication. Under review Gulden

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• Patel, M., Yilmaz, G., Bhatia, L., Biswas-Fiss, E., Biswas, S. Site-Specific Fluorescence Labeling of Proteins and Analysis of Structural Changes in Solution by Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer. Under review

• Patel, M., Bhatia, L., Yilmaz, G., Biswas-Fiss, E., Biswas, S. Multiple Conformational States of DnaA Protein Regulate Its Interaction with DnaA Boxes in the Initiation of DNA Replication. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta.

Available online June 2017

ABSTRACTS

• Killian, DJ, Kaplan, G, Rowneki, M. (2010) Characterization and Mapping of Mutants that Affect Sex- specific neurons in C. elegans. Society for Developmental Biology 69th Annual Meeting ORAL & POSTER PRESENTATIONS

• Thesis Defense “Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Replication Initiation in HPVs with Genetic Variations Leading to Cellular Carcinogenesis”, August 22, 2017

• “Mutations in the Human Papillomavirus Replication Origin May Mediate Viral Oncogenesis” at RowanSOM Research Day, May 4, 2017

• “Analysis of Protein-DNA interactions in the Initiation of the Human Papillomavirus Viral DNA Replication” at Rowan University Departmental Seminar Series May11, 2016

• “Mechanism of DNA Replication Initiation of the Human Papillomavirus from High- and Low-risk Genotypes” at Rowan University Departmental Seminar Series April 30, 2015

• “Biochemical Analysis of DNA Replication Proteins of the Human Papillomavirus from High- and Low-risk Genotypes” at Rowan University Departmental Seminar Series March 25, 2014

• “Viral DNA Replication Activation by the Human Papillomavirus Replication Proteins” at Rowan University Fall Research Retreat, October 25, 2016

• "Analysis of Protein-DNA Interaction in the Initiation of the Human Papillomavirus Viral DNA Replication" at the 20th Annual RowanSOM Research Day, May 5, 2016

• “Mechanism of DNA Replication Initiation of the Human Papillomavirus from High- and Low-risk Genotypes” at Rowan University Fall Research Retreat, October 15, 2015

• “Biochemical Analysis of DNA Replication Proteins of the Human Papillomavirus from High- and Low-risk Genotypes” at 19th Annual RowanSOM Research Day, May 7, 2015

• “Biochemical Analysis of DNA Replication Proteins of the Human Papillomavirus from High- and Low-risk Genotypes” at Rowan University Fall Research Retreat, November 19, 2014

• “Analysis of DNA Replication Proteins of the Human Papillomavirus from High- and Low-risk Genotypes” at 18th Annual RowanSOM Research Day, May 8, 2014

• “DNA Replication Initiator Protein, DnaA, Undergoes Major Conformational Changes During its Binding to the Replication Origin” at Rowan University Fall Research Retreat October 25, 2013

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