Dr. Can Akpınaroğlu

Biography

Previously, contributed to the Yale School of Medicine Proteomics group, supporting proteomic analyses in oncology and molecular medicine. Specialized in sample preparation workflows for mass spectrometry, including in-solution/in-gel protein digestion and phospho-/glycopeptide enrichment. Holding an MSc from Universität Ulm, he pursued immuno-oncology research across multiple labs. His thesis project involved FACS-based analysis of B-cell receptor signaling in chronic lymphocytic leukemia, particularly focusing on gain-of-function mutations linked to disease evolution. During his BSc at Yeditepe University, he studied telomere-length regulation and its association with aging. He aspires to contribute to translational science that bridges high-resolution multi-omic techniques with clinically relevant questions to advance precision oncology. His broader expertise encompasses cancer biology and molecular medicine, and he plans to pursue medical studies in alignment with his long-term scientific and clinical goals. Recently, he stepped into the role of Vice President of Public Relations at the Yale Postgraduate Association.

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