Education

B.S. Middle East Technical University, Molecular Biology and Genetics 2003

M.S. Middle East Technical University,  Biotechnology  (since  2003)

Research Interests

Plant-pathogen interactions

Hypersensitivity Response (HR) and harpin protein

Professional Skills

Recombinant DNA techniques including cloning, vector construction, analysis of gene expression

Plant transformation systems (direct DNA uptake, vacuum and Agrobacterium mediated transformation, microprojectile bombardment) and plant tissue culture

Preparation and Analysis of DNA and RNA (PCR, Southern and Northern Blot)

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of proteins by colorimetric methods, 1D and 2D gel electrophoresis, activity staining for determination of SOD isoenzymes

Selected Presentations and Meeting Abstracts

Tuncer T , Yücel M, Öktem HA,  "Transformation of antimicrobial pflp to tobacco and analysis of transgenic plants” XIV. Congress of Biotechnology, 31 August 1-2 September, 2005,  Eskisehir , TURKEY. Abstract book, 550

Scholarships

TUBITAK Scientific Human Resources Development - Basic Science Scholarship Type B (1999-2003).