Burak Toprakhisar
Biomedical Researcher
Leuven
Summary
Dynamic postdoctoral scientist with expertise in stem cell culture and in vitro liver models, honed at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Proven track record in research design and project management, successfully investigating drug-induced liver injury. Skilled in grant writing and scientific communication, driving impactful research outcomes in toxicology and inflammation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Scientist
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
10.2022 - Current
Investigation of bilateral interaction between human iPSC-derived liver cells and monocytes in the context of drug induced liver injury and inflammation
Phd Reseracher
KU Leuven, Stem Cell Institute Leuven
01.2017 - 09.2022
- Co-culture of iPSC-derived liver cells for modeling liver diseases
- Recellularization of acellular porcine livers with iPSC-derived endothelial cells
- Supervision of master's degree students
Pre-doctoral Researcher
KU Leuven, Department of Materials Engineering
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Mechanical characterization of soft-tissue materials by Nanoindentation methods
Master's Degree Researcher
Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center
09.2014 - 10.2016
Development and characterization of decellularized tissues for bioprinting applications
Education
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
KU Leuven, Stem Cell Institute Leuven
Leuven 04.2001 -
Skills
Stem cell culture
Accomplishments
1. HUMAIN Award from Physicians committee for responsible medicine (U.S.)
Project Title: Revealing the early cellular events in human liver inflammation by using HiPSC
2. FWO postdoctoral mandate
Project title: Exploring the initiation and progression of NASH in a stem cell derived liver coculture model by
revealing cellular stress activation pathways in real time
Timeline
Postdoctoral Scientist
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
10.2022 - Current
Phd Reseracher
KU Leuven, Stem Cell Institute Leuven
01.2017 - 09.2022
Pre-doctoral Researcher
KU Leuven, Department of Materials Engineering
11.2016 - 01.2017
Master's Degree Researcher
Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research Center
09.2014 - 10.2016
Ph.D. - Biomedical Sciences
KU Leuven, Stem Cell Institute Leuven
04.2001 -
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