Researcher profile

A.Kumsal TEKİRDAG-KOSAR

•Passionate advocate for the mental health and wellness of students, international trainees, and families. •Registered Social Worker and mental health clinician with an MSW from the University of Toronto, specializing in Mental Health and Health. •Proficient in conducting thorough psychosocial assessments, collaborating with interprofessional team members, and developing treatment/discharge plans depending on unique client needs in a culturally sensitive and strengths-based manner. •Molecular cell biology scientist and researcher with a proven record of scientific accomplishments, and expertise in diverse areas including autophagy regulation, antisense oligonucleotide biology, and Parkinson’s Disease therapeutics •Systematically designed and executed complex experiments with minimal supervision, reported high-quality research deliverables timely with excellent time management skills. •Oversaw numerous collaborations and projects simultaneously in culturally diverse teams across three continents through dedication, willingness to learn, and intuitive communication skills. •Engaging presenter of scientific research findings to internal and external project stakeholders, recognized for excellent oral communication.