EMEL AKBABA

Emel Akbaba is a Lecturer in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on neuroprotective and antioxidant effects of plant-derived compounds, particularly essential oils, in neurodegenerative disease models like Alzheimer's.

• Key Research Areas:
• Neuropharmacology: Investigating essential oils from Sideritis, Hypericum, and Achillea species for memory improvement and neuroprotection.
• Antioxidants: Studying molecular mechanisms of plant compounds against oxidative stress in neurological disorders.
• Computational Biology: Using in silico methods to analyze drug-target interactions in medullary thyroid cancer and Alzheimer's therapy.

Her publications from 2015-2024 show a consistent focus on neurodegenerative diseases, with recent work expanding into computational modeling of drug mechanisms. No scientific awards or student advisement details are listed in available sources.