Doğan Can Aslan

I began with a biology degree at Mersin University, where internships in microbiology and anatomy sparked my interest in laboratory research. I then completed a master’s in pharmaceutical microbiology and continued my studies in molecular biology at the University of Vienna.

In 2026 I began studying biomedical analytics at FH Gesundheitsberufe OÖ in Steyr, focusing my career on clinical laboratories and diagnostics. Studying in different fields and countries has shown me that a career path need not be linear: earlier experiences can become a foundation for a new direction.

I share my experience with students exploring microbiology and laboratory careers, studying in Austria, and moving into biomedical analytics and clinical laboratory work.

A major challenge was reshaping my education in another country and language. Returning to study after completing two degrees taught me that changing direction does not mean losing past experience: biology, microbiology and molecular biology remain a foundation for my current studies.

Research the career as well as the course; seek hands-on laboratory experience early; develop the language needed to study and work abroad; and apply for opportunities without waiting to feel perfectly ready.

As a project manager, I support planning and team coordination and help develop PronusLab as a sustainable platform for students and young professionals.

His academic work has included neurological research markers, sessile algae and antimicrobial resistance. A 2021 study assessed combinations of meropenem, fosfomycin, colistin and tigecycline against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in vitro.

Languages: Turkish, English and German. Areas: microbiology, molecular biology, biomedical analytics, clinical laboratory work and studying abroad.

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