Members
About the Group Leader
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süreyya Özcan Kabasakal
Dr. Ozcan’s research interest is to develop mass spectrometry-based tools for qualitative and quantitative omics. She primarily uses proteomics and glycoproteomics to unravel the complexity of biological systems.
Keywords: Proteomics, Glycomics, Biomarker Discovery-Verification-Validation, Clinical Research, Structural Proteomics, Protein-Protein Interactions, Plant Omics, Marine Omics
2019 – Present/Faculty Member: Middle East Technical University, Ankara, TR
2013-2018/Research Associate: University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
2013/2013/Post Doc: Chungnam National University, Daejeon, KR
2009-2012/PhD: University of California, Davis, CA, USA
2005-2008/MSc: Hacettepe University, Ankara, TR
2004-2008/Researcher: TUBITAK ATAL, Ankara, TR
2000-2004/BSc: Gazi University, Ankara, TR
Team Members
Alumni Members
Begüm Köysüren
"sesame seed meal, protein extraction, SDS-PAGE, TD-NMR, relaxometry, alternative protein sources"
Berkay Berk
"honey, crystallization, adulteration, TD-NMR, MSE"
Nasim Allahyari
"structural biology, gene cloning, protein purification, membrane proteins"
Mija Kastelic
Ece Göktayoğlu
"sugar beet leaves, protein extraction, alternative plant-based protein sources, RuBisCO protein, mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis"
Dila Bilgen
"bottom-up proteomics, in-solution protein digestion, alpha-2- macroglobulin, spectroscopic methods, artificial modifications"
Şevval Şahin
STAR Fellowship Students
- Enver Öztürk
Participated in the project “Structural Analysis of the Desmin Protein Using Mass Spectrometry and Cryo-Electron Microscopy”
Duration: Spring 2024 - Yıldız Zeynep Emir
Participated in the project “The Impact of Global Climate Change on Agricultural Production in Türkiye” (Project Code: 23AG024)
Duration: Spring 2024 - Yağmur Tatar
Participated in the project “Structural Analysis of the Desmin Protein Using Mass Spectrometry and Cryo-Electron Microscopy”
Duration: Fall 2024 - Rukiye Topbaş
Participated in the project “The Impact of Global Climate Change on Agricultural Production in Türkiye” (Project Code: 23AG024)
Duration: Fall 2024 - Esin Şahin
Participated in the project “Investigation of Rare Genetic Variants in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Subtypes” (Project Code: 122S951)
Duration: Fall 2024 - Lara Su Kartav
Participated in the project “Development of a Peptide-Based Quantitative Protein Analysis Method” (Project Code: 122Z414)
Duration: Spring 2023 - Tutku Naz Çelik
Participated in the project “The Impact of Global Climate Change on Agricultural Production in Türkiye” (Project Code: 23AG024)
Duration: Spring 2023 - Merve Torun
Participated in the project “Structural Analysis of the Desmin Protein Using Mass Spectrometry and Cryo-Electron Microscopy”
Duration: Spring 2023 - Hasan Serdal Köksal
Participated in the project “Structural Analysis of the Desmin Protein Using Mass Spectrometry and Cryo-Electron Microscopy”
Duration: Spring 2023 - Sinem Çakır
Participated in a STAR project.
Duration: Spring 2023 - Berfin Akan
Participated in the project “Development of a Peptide-Based Quantitative Protein Analysis Method” (Project Code: 122Z414)
Duration: Spring 2022 - Öykü Su Yıldırım
Participated in the project “Investigation of Rare Genetic Variants in PCOS Subtypes” (Project Code: 122S951)
Duration: Spring 2022 - Hayri Kerim İnce
Participated in the project “Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins involved in Neurodegeneration and Inflammation”
Duration: Spring 2022 - Elif Akmermer
Participated in the project titled “Development of a Microfluidic Spintronic Device for the Diagnosis of Bovine Mastitis” (Project Code: 119N699)
Duration: Spring 2022