Ersin Akıncı, Ph.D.
About Ersin Akıncı, Ph.D.
Ersin Akıncı, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist at Tessera Therapeutics with a strong background in molecular biology and genetics. He has held research positions at prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School and the University of Minnesota, and has extensive experience in gene therapy applications.
Current Role at Tessera Therapeutics
Ersin Akıncı, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Scientist at Tessera Therapeutics since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing gene therapy applications. His expertise includes designing adenoviral and lentiviral vectors, which are essential for effective gene delivery. He conducts various toxicity assays, including MTT, LDH, and TUNEL assays, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of therapeutic approaches.
Previous Experience at Harvard Medical School
Prior to his current position, Akıncı worked as a Research Scientist at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in the Greater Boston Area, he contributed to research projects that involved in vivo studies with rodents, including handling, husbandry, and dissection, enhancing his practical skills in experimental biology.
Academic Background and Education
Ersin Akıncı holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology and Genetics from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 2007 to 2012. He also earned a Master's degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Izmir Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor's degree in Biology at Ege University from 1998 to 2003, laying a strong foundation for his scientific career.
Research Experience and Skills
Akıncı has extensive research experience, having worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota's Stem Cell Institute and at İzmir Institute of Technology. His skills encompass advanced molecular techniques, including DNA methylation assays, Next Generation Sequencing, and CRISPR-dCas9-activator complexes for gene activation. He is also proficient in mammalian cell culture, including primary cells and stem cells, and advanced cloning techniques such as TOPO cloning and Gibson assembly.
Professional Tenure at Akdeniz University
From 2013 to 2022, Akıncı served as an Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University in the Department of Biotechnology in Antalya, Turkey. Over the course of nine years, he engaged in teaching and research, contributing to the academic community and mentoring students in the field of biotechnology.