Tolga Danismaz

Developed biodegradable, water-soluble hydrogel capsules as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic packaging Coordinated pilot testing, certification preparation (CPNP), and shelf-life testing Maintained structured documentation and supported B2B partner coordination Worked in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary startup environment bridging R&D, regulation, and partnerships

Supported biotech and medtech founders in structuring research-driven projects and documentation Acted as liaison between scientific teams and innovation stakeholders Assisted in translating complex scientific concepts into clear summaries for internal and external use Gained exposure to IP strategy, project coordination, and early clinical/technology translation

Supported protocol-driven translational research assessing Tasquinimod in a murine model of myelodysplastic neoplasm Coordinated experimental workflows, data capture, and documentation in collaboration with MD/PhD supervisors Contributed to endpoint-focused analysis and preparation of scientific outputs Co-authored a poster abstract published in Blood (American Society of Hematology)

MPI-CBG (Grapin-Botton Group): SOP development and optimization of 3D pancreas progenitor spheroid cultures University Hospital Dresden (Wobus Group): Investigated Tasquinimod effects on mesenchymal stromal cells; conference presentations CMCB/CRTD (Yun Group): Characterization of T and B lymphocyte development using in situ hybridization

Project-based education in design thinking, entrepreneurship, and innovation Led 3 design-driven projects and 1 company consultation using user interviews and prototype testing Organized 3 international startup tours (21 startups, 40+ participants, 96% satisfaction) Managed a 9-member team and coordinated partnership outreach across Europe

Thesis: Influence of Tasquinimod in a Murine Model of Myelodysplastic Neoplasm Coursework: Clinical Translations and Trials in Practice Elected Student Council Member (FSR-CMCB)

Thesis: Collagen Bioink Formulation for Extrusion-Based 3D Bioprinters 100% Scholarship Recipient Founder, Ecogenesis Student Club | IEEE Board Member