At the Molecular Entomology Laboratory (MOLEN), we believe that science grows stronger when paired with community, collaboration, and a little celebration! Earlier this week, we gathered to mark two special occasions: a cheerful farewell to our intern Beyza Akdeniz (Balıkesir University, Department of Biology) and a joyful birthday celebration for our master’s student Alperen Coşkun. The event brought together team members from various universities and backgrounds, highlighting once again the vibrant, interdisciplinary spirit of MOLEN.
Gökçe Hasdemir (at the front), From left to right in the photo: Ayşe Keskin (Necmettin Erbakan University, Molecular Biology and Genetics), Umut Yeşilyurt, Mustafa Kaan Uyguner (Atatürk University, Molecular Biology and Genetics), Hilal Ayan (Bursa Uludağ University, Molecular Biology and Genetics), Ahmet Alperen Demir, Vildan Candede, Beyza Akdeniz (Balıkesir University, Molecular Biology and Genetics) , Mert Akdur (Abdullah Gül University, Bioengineering), Alperen Coşkun, Umut Toprak, Ongu Lena Yılmaz (Ankara University, Biology), Miraç Soyhan (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Molecular Biology and Genetics), Aybüke Kübra Alpcan (Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Molecular Biology and Genetics), Özge Baltaş (Ankara University, Biology), Gökhan Söylemezoğlu, Ali Mehrvar, Konuralp Dülger (Ankara University, Biology).
Happy birthday, Beyza and Alperen! And Beyza Thank you also for your contributions during your internship—we wish you the very best in your future scientific endeavors!
