Ramazan Temizkan

EDUCATION

College / University

Izmir Institute of Technology

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Country

Turkey

Lab Experience

Mammalian Cell Culture (2D & 3D), Primary Cell Culture, Staining, Counting, Passaging, Lab-on-a-Chip, Organ-on-Chip, Microfluidic Device Fabrication, Developing Drug Testing Platforms, Immunofluorescence, Confocal and Fluorescence Microscopy, Cell Viability Assay, Invasion Assay, Transfection/Transformation, Exosome Isolation, PCR Techniques (RT-PCR, qRT-PCR), RNA/DNA Isolation, Gene Knockout, Protein Isolation and Quantification (Bradford, Lowry), SDS-PAGE, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Bioinformatic Analysis(R Programing, R Shiny, ImageJ/Fiji), 3D Printing, Histological Staining (H&E, Giemsa), Chromatography Techniques, Plasmid Isolation, Subcloning, Ex vivo research: liver, brain, heart mice tissue processing

Projects / Research

2023 – 2025: Student Researcher, “Developing Microfluidic Organ-on-a-Chip Platforms for Drug Response, Exosome Effect on Pre-metastatic niche environment, and Immune Cell Interaction on Blood-Brain-Barrier for Cancer Studies”, Devrim Pesen Okvur Lab, Izmir Institute of Technology
2024: Student Intern, “Exploring the role of myeloid cells and IFITM3 gene in lung fibrosis”, Isis Fernendes Lab, Lung Health and Immunity Helmholtz Zentrum München
2022: Student Intern, “TCGA analysis using R and R Shiny for cancer genomics visualization”, Atakan Ekiz Lab, Izmir Institute of Technology

Scholarships / Awards

2025 – 2026:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2025:	Graduated with High Honors and Ranked Top 4 Student in the Molecular Biology and Genetics Department
2025:	Travel Award, Microphysiological System World Summit 2025
2024:	Izmir Institute of Technology Erasmus+ Study Mobility Stipend at Helmholtz Zentrum München
2023 – 2024:	The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey 2247-C Intern Researcher Scholarship
2023 – 2024; 2024 – 2025:	Academic Year Scholarship, Izmir Institute of Technology
2023 – 2024:	ESPS Scholarship – European Union (BEUrs)
2021 – 2022; 2023 – 2024:	High Honor Certificates, Izmir Institute of Technology

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am deeply interested in understanding the complexity of the human immune system and its interactions in the context of disease. My curiosity is particularly focused on the mechanisms underlying autoimmunity and cancer progression, and how these processes can be modulated to develop novel therapeutic strategies. I aim to investigate how immune responses can be harnessed, reprogrammed, or redirected to offer more effective treatments for both cancer and autoimmune disorders. My long-term goal is to contribute to translational research that bridges basic immunology and clinical application. I am passionate about working at the interface of research and patient care, where discoveries made in the lab can directly influence and improve patient outcomes. By combining advanced research environment at Göttingen, I aspire to innovate new tools and approaches that can help decode immune cell behavior in disease microenvironments. Ultimately, I want to be part of collaborative, cross-disciplinary efforts that bring scientific findings to the clinic and transform lives.