About
Prof. Dr. Süleyman BAYRAM is a Professor in the Department of Nursing (Public Health specialization) at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Health Sciences. He holds a PhD in Genetics from Çukurova University (2010) and has progressed through academic ranks from Research Assistant to Professor since 2004. His administrative roles include current service as Assistant Dean and Senate Representative.
Research Focus: Primary interests span cancer genetics (hepatocellular, colorectal, gastric), genotoxicology, hemoglobinopathies (thalassemia), and genetic polymorphism studies. His work analyzes gene-environment interactions in disease susceptibility using cytogenetic and molecular methods.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2016-2025) demonstrate concentrated expertise in:
- Oncogenic polymorphisms (HOTAIR, hTERT, PNPLA3)
- Genotoxicity of pharmaceuticals/environmental agents
- Hemoglobin variant epidemiology in Turkish populations
- Clinical genetics of Gaucher disease and NAFLD
Awards & Honors:
- TÜBİTAK International Publication Incentive Awards (5×, 2008-2014)
- Turkish Gastroenterology Society Oral Presentation Awards (3×, 2006-2010)
- Turkish Liver Research Society Poster/Presentation Awards (2×, 2007-2009)
Supervision & Projects: Supervised 3 Master’s theses on genotoxicology and cancer genetics. Secured 18+ grants including TÜBİTAK/GAP-funded projects on thalassemia prevalence, genotoxicity mechanisms, and cancer susceptibility genes. Currently co-investigator in an ongoing agricultural development project (2019-present).
Professional Engagement: Editorial board member for Gene and Adıyaman University Health Sciences Journal. Member of Turkish Biologists Association and Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention.
