Guclu Aykut

Guclu Aykut is a Researcher in the Department of Intensive Care at Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, specializing in microcirculatory assessment during cardiac surgery and critical illness. Current external collaborations span multiple European institutions with focus on perioperative monitoring and viral infection complications.

Research centers on microcirculation dynamics using advanced imaging techniques, particularly Cytocam-IDF technology. Key investigations include cardiopulmonary bypass effects on microvascular perfusion, thrombotic complications in COVID-19, and leukocyte-endothelium interactions during coronary artery surgery. Methodological innovations focus on translating bedside microcirculatory monitoring into clinical decision tools for critical care settings.

Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on cardiothoracic surgery complications (2020-2022) and foundational work in microcirculatory imaging technology (2014-2015). The research trajectory shows consistent focus on diagnostic applications for cardiac surgery patients and critical illness, with notable expansion into viral pathogenesis during the pandemic.

Primary collaborations involve Prof. Can Ince (frequent co-author) and international teams across vascular biology and intensive care domains. Current work leverages high-impact imaging modalities to address unmet needs in real-time hemodynamic assessment during high-risk surgical procedures.

The laboratory environment utilizes incident dark field illumination systems for sublingual microcirculation visualization, with ongoing development of computer-controlled sensor platforms for quantitative bedside analysis. Research integrates clinical observations with microvascular physiology to improve outcomes in cardiac surgery and critical care.