Ferdi Ridvan Kiral, PhD
About Ferdi Ridvan Kiral, PhD
Ferdi Ridvan Kiral, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University, specializing in the development of human diencephalic and neuro-immune organoid models. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Freie Universität Berlin and has a background in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Work at Yale University
Ferdi Ridvan Kiral, PhD, serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University. He has been part of the Yale Stem Cell Center since 2020, focusing on developing human diencephalic and neuro-immune organoid models. His work contributes to advancing the understanding of neural development and immune interactions within the central nervous system.
Education and Expertise
Ferdi Ridvan Kiral holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience from Freie Universität Berlin, where he studied from 2015 to 2020. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Neuroscience from Boğaziçi University between 2013 and 2015. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, completed from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, he participated as a graduate student fellow at KU Leuven in 2014.
Background
Ferdi Ridvan Kiral's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Genetics, followed by a Master of Science in Neuroscience. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a PhD in Neuroscience. His research background includes significant experience in both developmental neuroscience and molecular biology, providing a strong foundation for his current research endeavors.
Research Experience
Prior to his role at Yale University, Kiral conducted research in the Hiesinger Lab at Freie Universität Berlin. His work there focused on the Drosophila visual system, aiming to understand neural network development and function. This experience has equipped him with valuable insights into neural mechanisms that inform his current research on organoid models.