معرفی
Dr. Alican BİLDEN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Parasitology at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Microbiology from Dicle University (2016-2020), and dual Master's degrees in Medical Microbiology from Fırat University (2013-2014) and Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2013-2016). His academic appointments include full-time roles as Assistant Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University since 2020, preceded by research positions at Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2014-2015).
His research focuses on:
- Parasitology & Traditional Medicine: Hirudotherapy (leech therapy) applications, anti-parasitic effects of leech saliva
- Diagnostic Innovations: Magnetic nanoparticle-based detection of pathogens (Acanthamoeba, Trichomonas, tuberculosis)
- Molecular Microbiology: Viral interactions in medical leeches, antimicrobial properties of bioactive compounds
- Epidemiology: Regional studies on fascioliasis, cyclosporiasis, and intestinal parasites in Turkey
His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on translational applications of parasitology, with 15+ articles in SCI/ESCI journals investigating leech-derived therapeutics, nanotechnology-enhanced diagnostics, and epidemiological patterns of parasitic diseases in Turkey.
Awards:
- Third Prize, Research Projects Category (VIII. National Ahi Evran Medical Student Symposium, 2025)
Advising & Grants: He currently advises MSc student Nadıa Ibrahım Kamıl Kamıl on hepatitis B transmission in leeches. He leads 7 active research projects (2022-2027), including:
- TÜBİTAK-supported projects on leech cultivation models
- Nanoparticle-based tuberculosis diagnosis
- Anti-diabetic effects of leech saliva
Laboratory Leadership: Established the Medical Leech Production, Research and Application Laboratory (2020) for GETAT (Traditional and Complementary Medicine) services. He also serves on faculty and university administrative boards.