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GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Profile
3+ years of nanobiotechnology research experience with deep knowledge in bioanalytical chemistry and materials science Direct hands-on experience with development and applications of nanoparticles for use in biomedicine as low cost and high performance biosensing and diagnostic devices to enable widespread use of point-of-care testing in resource-limited settings An excellent track record of academic and research excellence with awards and scholarships, three first authorship and total of 14 papers in high impact in peer reviewed journals with two patents disclosure and 8 attended conferences Always staying up-to-date with the current state-of-the-art, closely following the developments in science and technology A proactive and detail-oriented work ethic with strong individual initiative and independence along with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the company; ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in an efficient manner Leadership skills; President of Turkish Student Association at UT-Austin (2011-2012) and SUNY-Albany (2013-present)
Professional Experience
01/2013 - Current
Association Of American Medical Colleges - Washington , DCGraduate Research Assistant
  • 8.
  • Two Dimensional Nanoparticles and Oligonucleotide Assemblies for Biosensing" poster presented at the Life Sciences Research Symposium VII., University at Albany-SUNY, September 25, 2015.
  • Runner Up Award for Best Poster.
  • 7.
  • Stimulus-Responsive Water-Soluble Graphene Nanodevices for Tunable Biomarker Detection" poster presented at the 250th American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting, Boston, MA, August 16-20, 2015.
  • 6.
  • Developing a unique activatable nanodevice utilizing an intelligent polymer and 2D nanosheets for controllable detection of biomolecules and cancer biomarkers", talk at Albany 2015: The Conversation 19th, University at Albany SUNY, June 2015.
  • 5.
  • Smart Polymer Functionalized Graphene Nano-devices for Thermo-switch Controlled Biodetection" talk at Life Sciences Research Symposium VI., University at Albany-SUNY, December 2014.
  • Runner Up Award for Best Talk.
  • 4.
  • A novel graphene based hybrid for cancer imaging, diagnosis, theranostic", poster presented at the Finger Lakes RNA Conference, Canandaigua, NY, October, 2013.
  • 3.
  • Graphene based multifunctional nanocarrier for drug and oncomiRs delivery", poster presented at the Celebrate & Advance Poster Session, University at Albany-SUNY, September, 2013.
  • 2.
  • Doxorubicin loading on graphene oxide, iron oxide and gold nanoparticle hybrid", poster presented at the Life Science Research Symposium, University at Albany-SUNY, September, 2013.
  • 1.
  • Development of A Biosensor Based on Myrtle (myrtus communis) Tissue Homogenate for Voltammetric Determination of Epinephrine", poster presented at the 8th International Electrochemistry Meeting, Antalya, Turkey, 8-11 October 2009.
08/2012 - 12/2012
Amarillo College - Dumas , TXTeaching Assistant
  • Taught General Chemistry Laboratory, 36 students.
09/2004 - 06/2009
Prof. Akyilmaz Research Group, Biosensors Lab Ege University - City Undergraduate Research Fellow
  • Voltammetric determination of epinephrine based on myrtus communis tissue homogenate.
Education
State University of New YorkCityPh.D.: ChemistryChemistry
Present
University at Albany, SUNYStatePh.D: ChemistryGPA: GPA: 4.00/4.00Chemistry GPA: 4.00/4.00
Aug 2013
Chemistry, University at Albany, SUNY The University of TexasCity, StateM.S: Biochemistry & ChemistryGPA: GPA: 4.00/4.00GPA: 4.00/4.00 Biochemistry & Chemistry
Ege UniversityCity, TurkeyB.S: BiochemistryGPA: Graduated top 10%. Sep 2004-Jun 2009Biochemistry Graduated top 10%. Sep 2004-Jun 2009
Affiliations
Member, American Chemical Society (ACS), 2015-Present President, Turkish Student Association at SUNY-Albany, 2013-Present President, Treasurer, Turkic Cultures Student Association at UT-Austin, 2011-2012
Interests
M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, and M.V. Yigit, "Ultrasensitive naked-eye detection of miRNA, metal ion and pathogenic DNA using HCR conjugated gold nanoparticles", U.S. Patent application. Provisional filing, 2016 M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, and M.V. Yigit, "Doxorubicin loading on graphene oxide, iron oxide and gold nanoparticle hybrid", U.S. Patent application. Provisional filing, 2013 PUBLICATIONS 16. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, M. Hizir, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Simultaneous naked-eye detection of mercury (II) and silver (I) ions with attomole-sensitivity using HCR coupled gold nanoparticles.", (2016) in preparations. 15. M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, M. Hizir, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Ultrasensitive Differential Detection of Four Ebolavirus Subtype Using Hybridization Chain Reaction", (2016) in preparations. 14. N.M. Robertson, A.E. Toscano, V.E. Lamantia, M.S. Hizir, M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, Jia Sheng and M.V. Yigit, "Unlocked Nucleic Acids for miRNA Detection Using Two Dimensional Nano-Graphene Oxide", Biosensors and Bioelectronics, (2016) DIO:10.1016/j.bios.2016.02.058. 13. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, M. Kovach, M. Hizir, N. Robertson, I. Khan and Mehmet V. Yigit, "Reprogrammable Multiplexed Detection of Circulating OncomiRs Using Hybridization Chain Reaction", Chem. Commun., (2016), 52, 3524-3527. 12. M.S. Hizir, M. Top, M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, N. Robertson, F. Shen, J. Sheng and M.V. Yigit, "Multiplexed activity of perAuxidase: DNA-capped AuNPs act as adjustable peroxidase", Analytical Chemistry, (2016), 88 (1), pp 600­605. 11. Z. Medarova, M. Balcioglu and M.V. Yigit, "Controlling RNA expression in cancer using iron oxide nanoparticles detectable by MRI and in vivo optical imaging", Methods Mol. Biol., (2016),1372, pp163-179. 10. N.M. Robertson, M.S. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, R. Wang, M.S. Yavuz, H. Yumak, B. Ozturk, J. Sheng and M.V. Yigit, "Discriminating a single nucleotide difference for enhanced miRNA detection using tunable graphene and oligonucleotide nanodevices", Langmuir, (2015), 31 (36), pp 9943­9952. 9. M. Balcioglu, B. Buyukbekar, M.S. Yavuz and M.V. Yigit, "Smart polymer functionalized graphene nano-devices for thermo- switch controlled biodetection", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, (2015), V. 33, Supplement 1, pp 47-48. 8. M. Rana, M. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Two dimensional nanomaterials for microRNA analysis", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, (2015), V. 33, Supplement 1, pp 51. (Conference Paper) 7. N.M. Robertson, M.S. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, H. Yumak, O. Ecevit and M.V. Yigit, "Monitoring the multitask mechanism of DNase I activity using graphene nano assemblies", Bioconjugate Chemistry, (2015), 26 (4), pp 735­745. 6. M. Balcioglu, B. Buyukbekar, M.S. Yavuz and M.V. Yigit, "Smart polymer functionalized graphene nano-devices for thermo- switch controlled biodetection", ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, (2015), 1 (1), pp 27­36. 5. M.S. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Simultaneous detection of circulating oncomiRs from body fluids for prostate cancer staging using nano-graphene oxide", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, (2014), 6 (17), 14772-8. 4. M. Balcioglu, M. Rana and M.V. Yigit, "DNA-length dependent quenching of fluorescently labeled iron oxide nanoparticles with gold, graphene oxide and MoS2 nanostructures", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2014), 6 (15), 12100­12110. 3. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, and M.V. Yigit, "LNA-modified antisense miR-10b oligonucleotides form stable duplexes on gold nanoparticles", BioNanoScience, (2014), 4(2), 195-200. 2. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Nano-graphene oxide as a novel platform for monitoring the effect of LNA modification in nucleic acid interactions", Analyst, (2014), 139 (4), 714-720. 1. M. Balcioglu, M. Rana and M.V. Yigit, "Doxorubicin loading on graphene oxide, iron oxide and gold nanoparticle hybrid", Journal of Materials Chemistry B, (2013), 1 (45), 6187 - 6193. 2
Skills
cancer, Chemistry, delivery, diagnosis, DNA, functional, imaging, MA, novel, Research, switch, Symposium, unique, VI
Additional Information
  • AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS Fully-funded Government Graduate Scholarships Ministry of National Education, Republic of Turkey, 2009-Present Awarded to 8 students in Turkey, full tuition and stipend. Runner Up Award for Best Poster at Life Sciences Research Symposium VII, University at Albany, NY, Sep 2015 Runner Up Award for Best Talk at Life Sciences Research Symposium VI, University at Albany, NY, Dec 2014 Department of Chemistry Graduate Student Travel Stipend Award, Oct 2013 Fully-funded Government Undergraduate Scholarships, Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry, 2004-2009
  • PATENTS M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, and M.V. Yigit, "Ultrasensitive naked-eye detection of miRNA, metal ion and pathogenic DNA using HCR conjugated gold nanoparticles", U.S. Patent application. Provisional filing, 2016 M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, and M.V. Yigit, "Doxorubicin loading on graphene oxide, iron oxide and gold nanoparticle hybrid", U.S. Patent application. Provisional filing, 2013 PUBLICATIONS 16. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, M. Hizir, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Simultaneous naked-eye detection of mercury (II) and silver (I) ions with attomole-sensitivity using HCR coupled gold nanoparticles.", (2016) in preparations. 15. M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, M. Hizir, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Ultrasensitive Differential Detection of Four Ebolavirus Subtype Using Hybridization Chain Reaction", (2016) in preparations. 14. N.M. Robertson, A.E. Toscano, V.E. Lamantia, M.S. Hizir, M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, Jia Sheng and M.V. Yigit, "Unlocked Nucleic Acids for miRNA Detection Using Two Dimensional Nano-Graphene Oxide", Biosensors and Bioelectronics, (2016) DIO:10.1016/j.bios.2016.02.058. 13. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, M. Kovach, M. Hizir, N. Robertson, I. Khan and Mehmet V. Yigit, "Reprogrammable Multiplexed Detection of Circulating OncomiRs Using Hybridization Chain Reaction", Chem. Commun., (2016), 52, 3524-3527. 12. M.S. Hizir, M. Top, M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, N. Robertson, F. Shen, J. Sheng and M.V. Yigit, "Multiplexed activity of perAuxidase: DNA-capped AuNPs act as adjustable peroxidase", Analytical Chemistry, (2016), 88 (1), pp 600­605. 11. Z. Medarova, M. Balcioglu and M.V. Yigit, "Controlling RNA expression in cancer using iron oxide nanoparticles detectable by MRI and in vivo optical imaging", Methods Mol. Biol., (2016),1372, pp163-179. 10. N.M. Robertson, M.S. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, R. Wang, M.S. Yavuz, H. Yumak, B. Ozturk, J. Sheng and M.V. Yigit, "Discriminating a single nucleotide difference for enhanced miRNA detection using tunable graphene and oligonucleotide nanodevices", Langmuir, (2015), 31 (36), pp 9943­9952. 9. M. Balcioglu, B. Buyukbekar, M.S. Yavuz and M.V. Yigit, "Smart polymer functionalized graphene nano-devices for thermo- switch controlled biodetection", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, (2015), V. 33, Supplement 1, pp 47-48. 8. M. Rana, M. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Two dimensional nanomaterials for microRNA analysis", Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, (2015), V. 33, Supplement 1, pp 51. (Conference Paper) 7. N.M. Robertson, M.S. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, H. Yumak, O. Ecevit and M.V. Yigit, "Monitoring the multitask mechanism of DNase I activity using graphene nano assemblies", Bioconjugate Chemistry, (2015), 26 (4), pp 735­745. 6. M. Balcioglu, B. Buyukbekar, M.S. Yavuz and M.V. Yigit, "Smart polymer functionalized graphene nano-devices for thermo- switch controlled biodetection", ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, (2015), 1 (1), pp 27­36. 5. M.S. Hizir, M. Balcioglu, M. Rana, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Simultaneous detection of circulating oncomiRs from body fluids for prostate cancer staging using nano-graphene oxide", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, (2014), 6 (17), 14772-8. 4. M. Balcioglu, M. Rana and M.V. Yigit, "DNA-length dependent quenching of fluorescently labeled iron oxide nanoparticles with gold, graphene oxide and MoS2 nanostructures", ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2014), 6 (15), 12100­12110. 3. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, and M.V. Yigit, "LNA-modified antisense miR-10b oligonucleotides form stable duplexes on gold nanoparticles", BioNanoScience, (2014), 4(2), 195-200. 2. M. Rana, M. Balcioglu, N. Robertson and M.V. Yigit, "Nano-graphene oxide as a novel platform for monitoring the effect of LNA modification in nucleic acid interactions", Analyst, (2014), 139 (4), 714-720. 1. M. Balcioglu, M. Rana and M.V. Yigit, "Doxorubicin loading on graphene oxide, iron oxide and gold nanoparticle hybrid", Journal of Materials Chemistry B, (2013), 1 (45), 6187 - 6193. 2
  • VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteered at two New York State Correction Facilities 2015-Current Educational tutoring, social services support, religious programming to reduce recidivism rate Active Member, Turkish Cultural Center Albany, New York 2013-Current Coordinated afterschool and weekend school programs for kids and taught Turkish class for adults Mentored students ages 6 through 18, in communities in U.S. and Turkey as a Big Brother 2009-Current Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for educational success and juvenile justice prevention 3
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School Attended

  • State University of New York
  • University at Albany, SUNY
  • Chemistry, University at Albany, SUNY The University of Texas
  • Ege University

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  • Teaching Assistant
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  • Ph.D. : Chemistry
    Ph.D : Chemistry
    M.S : Biochemistry & Chemistry
    B.S : Biochemistry

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