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Molecular Biologist | Scientific Writing, Data Analysis & Wet-Lab Troubleshooting | 8+ Years in Neurobiology

Profile Summary

I am a molecular biologist with 8+ years of hands-on experience helping researchers, startups, and labs design experiments, analyze data, and communicate results clearly and accurately. I provide scientific writing and editing, literature reviews, protocol and SOP development, wet-lab troubleshooting, and data analysis for molecular and cell biology experiments, including image analysis and quantitative readouts. My background includes extensive work in neurobiology and neurodegeneration, with strong expertise in molecular and cell biology techniques and publication-level data interpretation. I am experienced in translating complex experimental results into clear, reproducible, and publication-ready outputs.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Molecular Biology
• ★ Data Analysis
• ★ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ Biochemistry
• ☆ Immunoassay
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ DNA Sequencing
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ RNA Synthesis
• ☆ DNA/Gene Synthesis
• ☆ Plasmid DNA
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuroanatomy
• ☆ Molecular Neuroscience
• ☆ Neurobiology
• ☆ Microscopy
• ☆ Light Microscopy
• ☆ Fluorescence Microscopy
• ☆ Image Processing
• ☆ Cell Culture
• ☆ Primary Cells
• ☆ Blotting
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Drug Development
• ☆ Preclinical Research
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing

Research Gap Analysis, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing

Work Experience

Independent Researcher & Scientific Writer

Self-employed / Independent

January 2024 - Present

Researcher

Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

January 2020 - January 2024

Researcher

Istanbul University

April 2019 - September 2019

Research and Development Specialist

ACTV Biotechnology Company

January 2016 - April 2017

Researcher

Istanbul University

September 2011 - November 2014

Education

PhD in Biology

Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences

January 2020 - Present

M.Sc (Master of Science) - Genetics

Istanbul University

September 2011 - November 2014

Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics

Istanbul University

September 2007 - June 2011

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ayça Olcay (2025). Circular RNAs as a novel player in synaptic transmission and neuropsychiatric disorders . Neuropsychopharmacology.

ELIF UGUREL, ECE ERDAG, CEM İSMAIL KUCUKALI, AYCA OLCAY, ELIF SANLI, ECE AKBAYIR, MURAT KURTUNCU, TUNCAY GUNDUZ, VUSLAT YILMAZ, ERDEM TUZUN, et al. (2019). Enhanced NLRP3 and DEFA1B Expression During the Active Stage of Parenchymal Neuro-Behçet's Disease . In Vivo.