Who I Am

I am a passionate 22-year-old dentistry student at Üsküdar University, dedicated to biology, dentistry, and data science. My journey combines clinical excellence with cutting-edge research and technological innovation.

Education

Üsküdar University - Faculty of Dentistry
Currently pursuing Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Istanbul, Turkey

Research & Publications

I have authored multiple research articles on important topics in molecular biology and bioinformatics:

  • MEF2A Gene’s Impact on Coronary Artery Diseases: Research on genetic factors affecting cardiovascular health
  • MAPK Kinases: Studies on mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways
  • P53 and CENPA Regulation in MCF10A Cells: Analysis using gene expression profiles and K-means clustering algorithm

My research interests span across:

  • Molecular biology and genetics
  • Bioinformatics and data analysis
  • Oral health research
  • Precision medicine

Academic Profiles

📚 Google Scholar
🔬 ORCID: 0000-0003-0540-7099
📖 ResearchGate
🎓 Academia.edu

Professional Experience

Data Scientist - UppHomeStore

UppHomeStore
Worked as a data scientist developing numerous high-level projects, applying advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to drive business insights and optimize operations.

Data Scientist

Working with health data analytics and bioinformatics projects, applying machine learning and statistical methods to medical research.

Technical Profiles:

Internships

  • Medical Laboratories: Gained hands-on experience in clinical diagnostics and laboratory procedures
  • Pharmacies: Both in Turkey and abroad, understanding pharmaceutical care and patient counseling

Entrepreneurship

Co-Founder - LabStat Analyze Project

A health sector startup focused on statistical analysis and data interpretation for medical laboratories.
🔗 LinkedIn

Co-Founder - PerioCap

A dentistry and NLP-powered voice systems startup focused on bringing intelligent speech technologies into dental workflows.
🔗 Website

Co-Founder - Cuspis AI

An AI project focused on the use of artificial intelligence in pre-clinical dentistry education.
🔗 Website

Co-Founder - Dentel

A mobile app where dentistry and dental prosthetics students can buy and sell second-hand dental materials.
🔗 Website

Co-Founder - Turkish Nobel Community

A research services platform connecting researchers and promoting scientific collaboration.
🔗 LinkedIn | 🎙️ Podcast on Spotify

Co-Founder - PrepForUni

A study abroad startup helping students prepare for international university applications.
🔗 LinkedIn

Future Goals

I plan to specialize in oral health research, combining my clinical dentistry training with my passion for data science and research. My goal is to contribute innovative solutions to both the dental and data science fields, bridging the gap between clinical practice and computational analysis.

Awards & Recognition

I have been honored with various awards and scholarships throughout my academic journey, recognizing my dedication to research and excellence in my field.

Contact

Feel free to reach out for:

  • Research collaboration
  • Data science projects
  • Startup opportunities
  • Academic discussions

Email: mahiryusuf531@gmail.com
Personal Website: yunus.hacettepe.edu.tr/~mahiracan
Portfolio: zaap.bio/mahiryusufacan
Gumroad: mahiryusufacan.gumroad.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mahiryusufacan
Instagram: @myaacann
YouTube: @mahiryusufacan

Acknowledgments

This website design is based on the template by Pascal Michaillat. The website was developed and customized by Mahir Yusuf Acan.