DURMUŞ AYAN

DURMUŞ AYAN is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Biochemistry at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University Faculty of Medicine. He holds a medical specialization from Istanbul Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, and earned his Doctorate and Master's degrees in Biochemistry from Gazi University Institute of Health Sciences. His academic career includes significant research contributions across multiple areas of medical biochemistry.

Dr. Ayan's research focuses on medical biochemistry with particular emphasis on diabetes complications, cancer biomarkers, enzyme activities, vitamin D research, and genetic analysis of metabolic disorders. His work spans clinical studies on diabetic nephropathy, breast cancer biomarkers, thyroid dysfunction, and circadian rhythm-related genes in cancer pathogenesis. His laboratory investigates the relationship between various biochemical markers and disease states, particularly in metabolic and oncological conditions.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward bioinformatic analysis of cancer-related genes, particularly in breast cancer, endometrial carcinoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. He frequently examines biomarkers related to inflammation, lipid metabolism, and genetic variations that contribute to disease progression and diagnosis. His work bridges traditional biochemical analysis with modern bioinformatic approaches.

• BEST POSTER AWARD from Turkish Biochemistry Association (2023)

Dr. Ayan leads multiple research projects including "The Effect of Boldi on Pain Levels in Rats with Social Isolation Stress," "Determination of the Effect of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy on the Levels of Essential Fatty Acids," and "Apelin, Elebela and RARRES2: Investigation of Potential Biomarkers in Patients with Refractory Epilepsy." He serves as Laboratory Responsible of Niğde Training and Research Hospital since 2023, demonstrating his commitment to both research and clinical laboratory medicine.