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Meryem Okumus, MS

Meryem Okumus, MS

Undergraduate Research Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    ProCare Technician at Stryker

  • Education

    • Lehigh University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Behavioral Neuroscience, Minor in Health, Medicine, and Society

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi sorority, LUAMSA, Global Health Club, Research Assistant, Beekeeping Club

    • Boston University School of Medicine

      2021 - 2023
      Master of Science - MS Medical Science

  • Experience

    • Lehigh University

      Sept 2018 - May 2021
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      The Babcock Lab is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases. Main focus of lab projects involved modeling diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS in humans, in Drosophila melanogaster.

    • Weill Cornell Medicine

      Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
      Medical Laboratory Technician and Research Associate

      Medical laboratory technician and ICSI Assistant for the WCM Andrology Lab, and fellow researcher for the CRISPR/Cas9 male gamete editing project

    • Stryker

      Jun 2023 - now
      ProCare Technician

      ProCare technician covering orthopedic surgical and neurosurgical power devices for hospitals and surgery centers in the NY tri-state area. Involved in account management, as well as the installation, servicing, ordering, and troubleshooting of covered devices under contract for ProCare customers.Top 5 CliftonStrengths: Command-Strategic-Individualization-Relator-Communication

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)

      American Heart Association

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Meryem Okumus, MS
      Lehigh University Undergraduate Research Grant Lehigh University
    • Awarded to Meryem Okumus, MS
      “A Comparative Analysis of Synaptic Degeneration Across Neurodegenerative Diseases”- Thesis Boston University School of Medicine

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer at Ambulatory Surgical Center, and Escort Services

      Issued by St. Luke's University Health Network on May 2019
      St. Luke's University Health NetworkAssociated with Meryem Okumus, MS

    • Fundraiser

      Issued by Alpha Phi Foundation on Apr 2018
      Alpha Phi FoundationAssociated with Meryem Okumus, MS

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Miller-Keystone Blood Center on Jan 2015
      Miller-Keystone Blood CenterAssociated with Meryem Okumus, MS