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This is what YPGA is about: visibility, diversity, and collaboration across disciplines.

✨️ Already excited for next year. If you’re interested in getting involved, check our webpages:

yaleconnect.yale.edu/ypga/home/
www.instagram.com/yalepga/

⚕️ Huge thanks to our keynote Dr. Lindsay McAlpine for an inspiring talk on Long COVID & neuroimmunology, and to our career & MD/PhD panelists for real, generous advice. Most of all, shout-out to every postgrad who asked bold questions, presented beautiful posters, and made new connections.

🏛 As YPGA Vice President - Public Relations, and a proud member of the committee, it was extra special to help host; and to present my own poster on "Sex Specific Effects of Asparagine in Colorectal Cancer". 🧪

I’m grateful, focused, & will continue to keep moving forward🌟
Follow me for future protocol tips, data peeks, and the occasional science memes from the front lines of research, as I continue sharing on the social media corner of academia.
🧭 linktr.ee/Can.Akpinaro...

Despite the ongoing and severe NIH funding cuts impacting researchers nationwide, this opportunity reminds me that diligence, adaptability, and perseverance can still carry us through during difficult times. Circumstances may test us very harshly, but those who keep building, can survive & thrive🐦‍🔥

We’re exploring how metabolic differences drive sex/race-specific vulnerabilities in colorectal cancer.
And why would this matter? 🔬

• Tumor metabolism is a moving target, metabolomics could be a pressure point
• Sex & race-based differences remain under-investigated. We aim to change that.

Dr. Khan’s lab leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of oncology, surgery, and translational science, and I’m excited to contribute to a team that’s both clinically grounded and innovation-driven. 🥼

(Photo by Thomas Breen, New Haven Independent)

We explored buffer formulation, protein denaturation, reduction & alkylation chemistry, and precipitation strategies, showing how small tweaks can boost peptide recovery and robustness.

Grateful for the chance to share & learn! 💖
🧠 Let’s connect: linktr.ee/Can.Akpinaro...

I presented my work on optimizing core techniques and workflows for DIA-MS proteomics sample prep. From phospho/glycopeptide enrichment to in-solution/in-gel digestion, protein quantification and C18 desalting, every step counts when precision and reproducibility are the goal. 🧪

Our lab, YSL Proteomics, was also present, showcasing our cancer research, proteomics, and lipidomics driven by mass spectrometry. 🧪
I had the incredible opportunity to present my poster in this annual retreat!
It was inspiring to exchange ideas with brilliant minds across Yale’s research community🫀