Caghan Kizil
EDUCATION
College / University
Middle East Technical University
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Country
Turkey
Lab Experience
Basic techniques in molecular biology, genetic engineering and biochemistry; FT-IR Spectroscopy
Projects / Research
- 2002: Screening for Factor V-Leiden, Prothrombin and MTHFR mutations in patients bearing post-delivery complications
- 2002: Detection of the levels of a specific polymorphism in IgG genes and k-ras in the Turkish population
- 2003: Determination of the effects of Melatonin on rat liver tissues as a direct free-radical scavenger and an indirect antioxidant. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopic analyses of microsomal fractions, and investigation of induction in three antioxidant system enyzmes
Publications
Kizil C., Özhan H.G., Görgülü G., Sadi G., Severcan F. and Güray T. (submitted) Effects of melatonin on rat liver tissues: Determination of antioxidant system induction and Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopic analyses of rat liver bulky microsomal fractions.Scholarships / Awards
| 2003 – 2004: | Stipend International Max Planck Research School |
| 1999 – 2003: | Scholarship of The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey |
| 1999 – 2003: | Middle East Technical University Basic Science Scholarship |
| 1999: | The Ministry of Education of The Republic of Turkey Special Award |