22/04/2024
Good morning everyone! ๐๐Are you ready to explore the world of DPhil life at Oxford with me this week? ๐ฉโ๐โจ
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I am Merve () a second-year DPhil student in Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford and a proud member of St Edmund Hall (). ๐งธMy current research delves into the host-pathogen interactions, specifically investigating how viral spikes engage with host sugars. This understanding is crucial for crafting the next wave of therapeutics aimed at combating viral infections. ๐ฆ ๐
Originally hailing from Turkey ๐น๐ทโค๏ธ, studying abroad for the first time has been an exhilarating experience! Prior to diving into my DPhil in 2022, obtained my BSc and MSc from Molecular Biology and Genetics Department at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University. For two years, I delved into different scientific projects as a research assistant in the same department. ๐งซ๐ฅผ
Now, I find myself here in Oxford, ready for this new chapter! Most of my days are spent in the lab, conducting experiments and unraveling scientific mysteries. ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ฌ๐งช In my spare time, I love exploring this historic city and capturing its beauty through my lens. ๐ธ๐
I am so thankful to to provide this incredible opportunity to me. Super excited to take you along with me until this Sunday and share about my DPhil life and show you around Oxford! Hope all you have a great week and an amazing start to Trinity Term 2024! ๐๐