Burcu Azak Pazarlar

Burcu Azak Pazarlar is a Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, actively investigating glial contributions to synaptic plasticity and cognitive function in neurological disorders with emphasis on sex-specific mechanisms and neuroinflammatory pathways.

Her research spans neuroimmunology, molecular neuroscience, and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, focusing on TNFR2 signaling in astrocytes, synaptic vesicle protein dynamics in Alzheimer's and diabetes, and gender-dependent therapeutic responses in autism models. Key methodologies include rodent disease modeling, molecular imaging, and behavioral analysis to dissect neurobiological underpinnings of cognitive deficits.

Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on sex-dependent neurobiological mechanisms across multiple disorders. Her work consistently demonstrates how glial signaling pathways modulate synaptic function and behavior in conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to autism spectrum disorder, with translational implications for targeted interventions.

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