Derya Akad

EDUCATION

College / University

Bogazici University

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Country

Turkey

Lab Experience

Basic molecular biology techniques; PCR, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, cloning and expression studies of bacteria proteins, protein assay studies.

Projects / Research

Feb - June 2007: Sequencing and Comparison of Ts genes of different Thermophilic bacteria species
Sep 2006 - Jan 2007: Comparison of Geobacillus anatolicus Ribosomal Proteins with E.coli ribosomal proteins via 2-D Gel Electrophoresis

Scholarships / Awards

2007 – 2008:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
Aug 2006:	International Summer School Scholarship of DAAD
2002 / 2004:	Scholarship of Bogazici University

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My major area of interest lies in neuropsychology and understanding of memory. Therefore, my scientific goal is to study the underlying molecular mechanisms of emotions and overt behaviour. In addition, I hope to gain a deep insight in synaptic plasticity which plays a major role in learning and memory.