Asst. Prof. Onur Çizmecioğlu
Principal Investigator
Dr. Çizmecioğlu has carried out research at institutions including Heidelberg University, the German Cancer Research Center, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
His interests include military history, chess, and philosophy.
Dr. Özlem Aybüke Işık Bozbay
Post-Doctoral Researcher
Investigating PI3K signaling and phosphorylation-dependent regulation of PI3K targets in breast cancer.
Likes culturing mini-biologists, including herself.
Melike Ergüven
PhD Student
Characterization of novel biotin-conjugated anticancer agents and mapping of the PI3K interactome.
Enjoys LEGO building and embroidery.
Mehmet Burak Taşkaya
PhD Student
Experimental research on molecular mechanisms and cellular signaling in cancer biology.
Polyglot-in-progress; passion for archery and cycling.
Melda Özge Oğuz
PhD Student
Bypass mechanisms underlying therapeutic resistance in advanced-stage ER+ breast cancer.
Enjoys long walks in nature.
Mehmet Gürçay
MSc Student
Characterisation and targeting of downregulated pathways to overcome therapy resistance.
Interested in strength sports and training.
Aleyna Nur Akatay
MSc Student
Co-targeting and characterisation of proliferative signaling pathways in invasive cancer.
Enjoys reading books and playing tennis.
Duygu Deniz Karnak
MSc Student
Co-targeting and characterisation of proliferative signaling pathways in invasive cancer.
Interested in hand-crafts and performative arts.
Selin Sevin
MSc Student
Bypass mechanisms underlying therapeutic resistance in advanced-stage ER+ breast cancer.
Interested in dance and known in the lab for always wearing protective goggles as a safety precaution.
Alumni
