Dr. Ekin Ucuncu

· Develop and edit high-impact scientific content focused on stem cell research, enhancing clarity and accessibility for diverse audiences. · Collaborate with editorial teams to maintain consistency and quality across multiple publications. · Support community outreach by curating collections that highlight foundational research.

· Coordinated communication and editorial preparation for a Wellcome Trust- funded consortium involving 24 institutions, facilitating cross-institutional collaboration. · Co-authored a multi-center manuscript under review at Nature, demonstrating expertise in high-impact scientific publishing. · Managed stakeholder reporting and knowledge exchange between academic and industry partners. · Delivered presentations to scientific and public audiences, enhancing outreach and engagement.

· Led scientific communication and project coordination in collaboration with Novo Nordisk on stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease. · Developed an automated AI-based image analysis tool improving experimental quality control and reproducibility. · Authored competitive research grant proposals, demonstrating strong project management skills.

· First co-author on Nature Communications publication identifying novel genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders. · Introduced human stem cell models and CRISPR gene editing techniques, enhancing laboratory capabilities. · Delivered presentations at international conferences and supervised junior researchers.