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Neuroscientist | Scientific Writer | Molecular Biology Expert

Profile Summary

I am a neuroscientist with a strong background in molecular biology, genetics, and cell culture. I hold a PhD in Neuroscience from Ruhr University Bochum and have over 6 years of experience in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific reporting. My expertise includes qPCR, Western Blotting, CRISPR/Cas9 editing, immunostaining, and fluorescence/confocal microscopy. I have authored peer-reviewed publications and presented at international conferences. I offer support in: • Scientific writing & editing • Literature review & data interpretation • Figure & presentation design (GraphPad, Canva) • Research project consultation I am committed to delivering precise, reliable, and well-structured scientific content.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Molecular Biology
• ★ Cell Biology
• ★ Neuroscience
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Preclinical Research
• ☆ Neuromuscular Disease

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Image Analysis

Work Experience

Research Associate

Ruhr University Bochum

October 2019 - December 2024

Teaching Assistant

Izmir Institute of Technology

April 2017 - September 2019

Undergraduate Researcher

Izmir Institute of Technology

June 2013 - June 2016

Intern

Max F. Perutz Laboratories

June 2015 - September 2015

Education

PhD candidate (International Graduate School of Neuroscience)

Ruhr University Bochum

October 2019 - December 2024

Master of Sciences (Molecular Biology and Genetics)

Izmir Institute of Technology

October 2016 - September 2019

Bachelor of Sciences (Molecular Biology and Genetics)

Izmir Institute of Technology

October 2010 - June 2016

Erasmus Exchange (Biotechnology)

University of Valencia

January 2014 - June 2014

Certifications

• FELASA

  Ruhr University Bochum

  July 2023 - Present

• Good laboratory practice

  Whitehall Training

  April 2025 - April 2025

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Hilal Cihankaya, Verian Bader, Konstanze F. Winklhofer, Matthias Vorgerd, Johann Matschke, Sarah Stahlke, Carsten Theiss, Veronika Matschke (2024). Elevated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Is Associated with Motor Neuron Degeneration in ALS . Cells.

Verian Bader, Konstanze F. Winklhofer, Matthias Vorgerd, Johann Matschke, Sarah Stahlke, Carsten Theiss, Veronika Matschke, Hilal Cihankaya (2024). Elevated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Is Associated with Motor Neuron Degeneration in ALS . Cells.

Hilal Cihankaya, Maya Junghans, Felix John, Daniel Schliebs, Konstanze F. Winklhofer, Verian Bader, Johann Matschke, Carsten Theiss, Veronika Matschke (2022). ROS scavengers decrease γH2ax spots in motor neuronal nuclei of ALS model mice in vitro . Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience.

Hilal Cihankaya, Veronika Matschke, Carsten Theiss (2022). Significance of intercellular communication for neurodegenerative diseases . Neural Regeneration Research.

Hilal Cihankaya, Carsten Theiss, Veronika Matschke (2021). Little Helpers or Mean Rogue—Role of Microglia in Animal Models of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis . International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Hilal Cihankaya, Jan Stein, Bernd Walkenfort, Mike Hasenberg, Verian Bader, Konstanze F. Winklhofer, Pascal Röderer, Johann Matschke, Carsten Theiss, Veronika Matschke, et al. (2021). Increased ROS‐Dependent Fission of Mitochondria Causes Abnormal Morphology of the Cell Powerhouses in a Murine Model of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis . Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity.