Elif Leyal Uğraş
I’m Elif Leyal Uğraş, a medical student, researcher, and aspiring physician with a deep interest in the human mind and the stories it carries. I study at Bezmialem Vakıf University, based in the beautiful city of Istanbul, where I engage with both the scientific and ethical dimensions of medicine.
I have delivered presentations on various topics in national and international conferences, organized academic events, and contributed to projects that explore the intersections of science, medical education, and cross-cultural understanding.
Outside of medicine, I’m a writer, runner, and lifelong traveller.
Education
Ongoing
Bezmialem University School of Medicine
Medical Student
High School Graduation: 06/2023
Kartal Anatolian Imam Hatip High School
GPA: 98/100
IBDP Graduation: 12/2022
High Level: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (5), Biology (6), English B (7)
Standard Level: Physics (7), Turkish A (6) Turkey in the Twentieth Century (6)
IGCSE Graduation: 06/2020
Courses: Biology (A*), First Language Turkish (A*), Mathematics (A*), Physics (A*), Chemistry (A*), English as a Second Language (A*)
Experience
Invited to 2nd International Symposium of the UNESCO Chair on Science Diplomacy and Scientific Heritage on “Scientific Legacy as People's Heritage” organized in Mexico City. Presented a paper entitled "The Timeless Wisdom of Rhazes: A Legacy Reimagined for Contemporary Medicine” as being the youngest and only Turkish presenter.
10/2024 – 11/2024
Interned in cardiothoracic surgery department of Assiut Medical School University Hospital and supported to the operation room staff when needed. Responsibilities include: Attending clinical hours under the supervision of doctors, taking the patient history (anamnesis), sterilization of the surgical equipment, suturing.
International Symposium of the UNESCO Chair | Presenter
Egypt Assiut University | Internship
Gave a presentation entitled “Cross-Stress Resistance in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Cells” in Rzeszow International Medical Students Association (RIMSA) Congress 2024 and awarded with the 2nd place among more than 120 presentations. Attended lectures made by Professors from Poland and from whole Europe. Took part in workshops such as “Principles of Electrocardiography”.
03/2024 – 04/2024
Worked as a voluntary laboratory assistant and involved in a research project about Cystic Fibrosis. Conducted experiments, wrote two research papers and supported to the laboratory staff when needed. Responsibilities include: Collection and preparation of samples for analysis, organization of the laboratory environment and maintenance of technical equipment.
06/2024 – 07/2024
Jordan University of Science and Technology | Internship
11/2024 – 12/2024
60+ hours of shadowing with physicians from various medical specialities such as cardiology, gynecology, ophthalmology, nephrology, orthopedics and so on. Highlights of the experience include: attending surgeries, observing physicians examining the patients, discussing the possible diagnosis with the doctor, engaging with patients with the instructions of the nurses.
01/2023 – 02/2023
Designed a project after attending Data Science and Python bootcamp. Analyzed several datasets using various libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, PyTorch etc. Mastered the core principles of machine learning and deep learning as an attemp to understand the latest advencements.
Shadowing at Bezmialem Hospital | Internship
Linux Users Association | Software Developer
07/2023 – 08/2023
Organized a two-day symposium on “The Waste Land” by T. S. Eliot. Interviewed experts on the topic and gathered insights. Gave a presentation to 150 participants. Wrote and published an analysis of the poem, which can be accessed through the symposium website: https://corakulkesempozyum.wordpress.com/
03/2024 – 04/2024
Worked as a laboratory assistant and involved in three research project. Conducted experiments, wrote two research papers and supported to the laboratory staff when needed. Responsibilities include: Collection and preparation of samples for analysis, organization of the laboratory environment and maintenance of technical equipment.
04/2020 – 09/2020
The Waste Land Symposium | Organizer
Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University | Internship
RIMSA International Medical Student Congress | Presenter
Gallery
Presentations
Projects & Papers
Cross-Stress Resistance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Cells
Analyzing the effects of the distinct stress factors combinations exposure in Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells in terms of developing cross-stress resistance
HDI and Breast Cancer
Investigation of the Correlation Between HDI and Mortality Rates Due to Breast Cancer Before and During the Covid-19
Mathematical Optimisation
Developing Mathematical Optimisation Methods for Sustainable Baking utilizing Lagrange Multipliers and the Hessian Matrix
Refractive Index
Investigation of the question "How Does the Differing Concentration of Contact Lens Solution Affect the Refractive Index?"
Cyprus Peace Operation
The UK’s Approach Towards British Citizens on the Cyprus Island in the British Press During and After the Cyprus Peace Operation
A Philosophical Evaluation
Within the Framework of Natural Sciences and Arts, Is It More Important to Have Credibility or Power?
Water Purification with Moringa oleifera
TÜBİTAK Biology Project: Purifying Water with Moringa oleifera Seeds
The Waste Land
Projections of Christianity in the Images of the Waste Land by T. S. Eliot
Future Directions
I am eager to continue exploring the frontiers of science, particularly in areas like neuroscience, ethics and medical history and improving medical curricula.
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