BERIL KUMCUOGLU445 Waupelani Drive, # M23

State College, PA 16801215.280.9030

buk11@psu.edu

EDUCATIONThe Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PAB.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, December 2010GPA: 3.57 Dean’s List: Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009

Notre Dame de Sion French High School, Istanbul, TURKEY September 2001- June 2006

RELATED EXPERIENCEThe Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA September 2009 - PresentIndependent Research Assistant in Koc Lab Analyzed mitochondrial proteins by western blotting and in-gel digestion Conducted database search using the data obtained from LC/MS Performed cell handling using aseptic technique Provided maintenance of the lab, including autoclaving and preparation of solutions

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Fort Washington, PA December 2008 - July 2009Analytical Technologies Co-op in R&D Department Developed analytical testing procedures Collected data using HPLC and LC/MS Interpreted data on degradation pathways of pharmaceuticals Supported other R&D teams with analytical troubleshooting using BET surface area analysis, Thermal

analysis ( TGA/DSC), Dynamic Vapor Sorption

V.K.V. American Hospital, Istanbul, TURKEY June - July 2008Internee in Genetics Department Assisted to the process of cytogenetic analysis for chromosomal anomalies and FISH Prepared patient reports by entering data Provided maintenance of the lab, including preparation of solutions

ACTIVITIES & SKILLSLanguages: Fluent in oral and written French and TurkishMemberships: National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society,

Science Lions

REFERENCESStephen Martellucci Principal Scientist, R&D Operations McNeil Consumer Healthcare Tel: 215-273-8372 e-mail: smartel@mccus.jnj.com

Dr. Emine Koc Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyPenn State, Eberly College of ScienceTel: 814-865-8300 e-mail: eck12@psu.edu