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Mahsa Hoseini

PhD Candidate
Istanbul

Summary

Medical Biologist with 3+ years of research experience in diabetes models, ferroptosis, and molecular pathology. Specialised in ELISA, immunohistochemistry (IHC), PCR, and fluorescence microscopy. Published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. Highly experienced in scientific writing, translational research, and statistical analysis (SPSS, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ and R programming for bioinformatics applications). Actively seeking opportunities in academic research, particularly PhD programs focusing on ferroptosis, metabolic disorders, and pharmaceutical innovations. Also open to industry research positions in drug development and biomarker discovery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant & MSc Thesis Student

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Independently designed and optimised in vitro assays to assess oxidative stress and ferroptosis markers in diabetic hepatocytes
  • Conducted in vivo studies on ferroptosis regulation in diabetic animal models
  • Performed ELISA, and immunohistochemistry staining for molecular analysis
  • Utilised microscopy to visualise lipid peroxidation and iron accumulation in hepatic tissue
  • Conducted advanced statistical analysis (GraphPad Prism, ImageJ programs) to interpret experimental data
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams on metabolic disease and pharmaceutical projects

Biologist Intern

Qafqaz Fertility Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Performed hormonal assays, microscopy, and sterile lab procedures for infertility diagnostics
  • Assisted in sperm morphology analysis
  • Worked with patient samples to support the development of novel fertility treatments

Education

MSc - Medical Biology

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
01.2021 - 1 2024

BSc - Cellular & Molecular Biology - Microbiology

Islamic Azad University of Ardabil
01.2015 - 1 2019

Skills

  • Molecular Biology
  • DNA/RNA extraction
  • PCR
  • ELISA
  • Histology
  • Microscopy
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Immunofluorescence
  • ImageJ Analysis
  • Cell Culture
  • Primary cell isolation
  • Maintenance of cell lines
  • Cytotoxicity assays
  • Statistical Analysis
  • SPSS
  • GraphPad Prism
  • Scientific Writing
  • Documentation
  • EndNote
  • Mendeley
  • Manuscript preparation

Laboratory And Analytical Skills

Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, ELISA, Histology & Microscopy: Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Immunofluorescence, Microscopy, ImageJ Analysis, Cell Culture: Primary cell isolation, Maintenance of cell lines, Cytotoxicity assays, Statistical Analysis: SPSS, GraphPad Prism, ImageJ, Scientific Writing & Documentation: EndNote, Mendeley, Manuscript preparation

Languages And Communication

  • Farsi & Azerbaijani (Native)
  • Turkish (Fluent – C1 Certified)
  • English (Advanced – Strong academic writing skills)

Research

  • Research Assistant & MSc Thesis Student, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey, 08/2021, 06/2024, Independently designed and optimised in vitro assays to assess oxidative stress and ferroptosis markers in diabetic hepatocytes., Conducted in vivo studies on ferroptosis regulation in diabetic animal models., Performed ELISA, and immunohistochemistry staining for molecular analysis., Utilised microscopy to visualise lipid peroxidation and iron accumulation in hepatic tissue., Conducted advanced statistical analysis (GraphPad Prism, ImageJ programs) to interpret experimental data., Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams on metabolic disease and pharmaceutical projects.
  • Biologist Intern, Qafqaz Fertility Center, Ardabil, Iran, 07/2020, 06/2021, Performed hormonal assays, microscopy, and sterile lab procedures for infertility diagnostics., Assisted in sperm morphology analysis., Worked with patient samples to support the development of novel fertility treatments.

Publications

Pathogenicity of Candida Yeasts and Antifungal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles on Candida albicans, https://civilica.com/doc/1217889/, A Review on the Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles by Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic Fungi, https://civilica.com/doc/1217870, 17th European Microscopy Congress (EMC2024), Poster Presentation, The effects of resveratrol on liver damage and ferroptosis in fructose-streptozotocin induced diabetic model, 10.1051/bioconf/202412917030

Timeline

Research Assistant & MSc Thesis Student

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
01.2021 - 01.2024

MSc - Medical Biology

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
01.2021 - 1 2024

Biologist Intern

Qafqaz Fertility Center
01.2020 - 01.2021

BSc - Cellular & Molecular Biology - Microbiology

Islamic Azad University of Ardabil
01.2015 - 1 2019
Mahsa HoseiniPhD Candidate