Research Areas

My research focuses on the intersection of molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics, with applications in medicine and healthcare.

Publications & Research Projects

MEF2A Gene and Coronary Artery Diseases

Investigation of the MEF2A gene’s role and impact on coronary artery diseases. This research explores genetic factors that influence cardiovascular health and disease progression.

Keywords: Genetics, Cardiovascular Disease, MEF2A Gene, Risk Factors

MAPK Kinases Signaling Pathways

Comprehensive study on mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways and their role in cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.

Keywords: MAPK, Signal Transduction, Cell Biology, Molecular Pathways

P53 and CENPA Regulation in MCF10A Cells

Analysis of P53 and CENPA clustering and regulation in MCF10A cells using:

  • Gene expression profiles
  • K-means clustering algorithm
  • Bioinformatics analysis tools
  • Statistical modeling

This research applies machine learning techniques to understand gene regulation patterns in cancer cell models.

Keywords: P53, CENPA, Gene Expression, K-means Clustering, Bioinformatics, MCF10A Cells

Research Interests

  • 🧬 Molecular Biology & Genetics: Gene regulation, genetic markers, disease genetics
  • 💻 Bioinformatics: Computational analysis of biological data, machine learning in genomics
  • 🦷 Oral Health Research: Dental genetics, oral disease mechanisms (future specialization)
  • 🏥 Precision Medicine: Data-driven approaches to personalized healthcare
  • 📊 Statistical Genomics: Application of statistical methods to genomic data

Academic Profiles & Publications

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

Tools & Technologies

Programming & Analysis:

  • Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, biopython)
  • R (bioinformatics packages)
  • Machine Learning algorithms
  • Statistical analysis

Bioinformatics Tools:

  • Gene expression analysis
  • Sequence alignment
  • Pathway analysis
  • Clustering algorithms

Data Science:

  • Data visualization
  • Statistical modeling
  • Predictive analytics

Future Research Directions

Oral Health & Dentistry

Planning to specialize in oral health research, combining clinical dentistry with computational biology and data science.

Healthcare Data Science

Continuing to develop innovative data-driven solutions for medical diagnostics and treatment planning.

Collaborative Research

Open to collaborations in:

  • Dental genetics research
  • Bioinformatics projects
  • Healthcare data analytics
  • Clinical research studies

Research Philosophy

“Combining traditional biological research with modern computational methods to unlock new insights in healthcare and medicine.”

Contact for Research Collaboration

📧 Email: mahiryusuf531@gmail.com
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mahiryusufacan
🔗 Portfolio: zaap.bio/mahiryusufacan