Aslıhan Akalınlı, MSc
Biomaterials & 3D Model Systems Lead
Leads biomaterials, hydrogel-based systems and 2D/3D cellular model development, supporting formulation-oriented biological validation and translational testing.
Previous Roles
- Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Biomaterials Center — Researcher (2020–2026)
- Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University — Laboratory Assistant (2017–2020)
- Salubris Biotechnology Products Industry and Trade Inc. — Junior Researcher (2016)
Key Achievements
- Secured 2 TÜBİTAK grants and 1 TÜSEB grant
- Led a TÜBİTAK-funded research project as Project Principal Investigator
- Developed 3D bioprinted hydrogel models for spinal cord and corneal applications
- Selected for B&M Gates Foundation & Chinese Academy of Sciences collaboration
Education
- MSc Biomedical Engineering, Acıbadem Univ., 2025
- AA Administration of Health Institutions, Istanbul Univ., 2024
- BSc Molecular Biology and Genetics, Acıbadem Univ., 2022
- BSc Medical Engineering, Acıbadem Univ., 2021
- BSc Business Administration, Anadolu Univ.
Core Skills
Cell Culture
2D/3D cell culture, corneal, neuron & glial cell handling, primary cell isolation and axonal extension analysis.
In Vivo Models
Animal handling and experimental model development, including corneal transplantation and preclinical ocular testing in rabbit models.
Experimental Techniques
Immunocytochemistry (ICC), immunofluorescence (IF), cell viability assays (Alamar Blue, MTT, Live/Dead), microscopy-based analysis (confocal & fluorescence), ATR-FTIR analysis, flow cytometry, microtomy, UV-Vis spectroscopy, mechanical testing (tensile & compression) and rheological examination.
3D Bioprinting & Fabrication
Proficient in EnvisionTEC, Allevi 2, Formlabs Form 2 and Ultimaker S5 systems. 3D bioprinting systems and bioink formulation for neural and corneal applications.
Data Analysis & Software
ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, Origin, MATLAB, Fusion360, Python, BioRender, MestReNova.
Awards & Presentations
- 2024 WBC — Poster Presentation
- 2024 BIOMED Symposium — Poster Presentation
- 2024 TERMIS Congress
- 2021 Acıbadem Univ. Engineering Faculty — Honor Degree
- 2021 Acıbadem Univ. Engineering Faculty — Second Place Degree
Key Articles
Preclinical Testing of 3D Printed, Cell Loaded Hydrogel Based Corneal Substitutes on Rabbit Model
Macromolecular Bioscience, 2025 · IF 4.1