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Professor Emel Şahin is a distinguished academic at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Basic Medical Sciences. She holds a Doctorate in Medical Biochemistry from Akdeniz University (2009) after completing her Master's (2002) and Licence (1999) at the same institution following undergraduate studies at Hacettepe University's Department of Chemistry. She has served in academic positions at Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University and Akdeniz University before joining Gaziantep University, where she was promoted to Professor in 2019.
Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms of disease with emphasis on cancer biology, angiogenesis, epigenetics, and oxidative stress pathways. She has established a productive research program investigating the therapeutic potential of magnetic field exposure in neuropathic pain and diabetic complications, as well as exploring epigenetic regulation in cancer and immune cells. Her work bridges basic science with translational applications, particularly in cancer therapy and pain management.
Professor Şahin's publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact research across multiple disciplines, with recent publications focusing on breast cancer microenvironment, ADHD etiology related to circadian rhythms, and novel approaches to modulating immune responses in inflammatory conditions. Her research portfolio shows a clear trajectory from fundamental molecular mechanisms to potential therapeutic applications.
- Mesleki Dernekler Poster Birincilik Ödülü (Professional Associations Poster First Prize) from Türk Biyofizik Derneği (2019)
- Mesleki Dernekler Sözlü Bildiri-22. Temel İmmünoloji Kongresi from Türk İmmünoloji Derneği (2013)
- Üniversite Teşvik from Akdeniz Üniversitesi (2011)
- Mesleki Dernekler En İyi Poster Ödülü from Bulaşıcı Hastalıkları Önleme Derneği (2011)
- Sivil Toplum Kuruluşu En İyi Poster from Türk Biyokimya Derneği (2005)
- Mesleki Dernekler En İyi Poster Ödülü from BCLF (2003)
Professor Şahin has successfully supervised multiple doctoral and master's students, with thesis topics ranging from prostate cancer molecular mechanisms to SARS-CoV-2 target molecule regulation. She has led and participated in numerous research projects funded by Turkish Higher Education Council and TÜBİTAK, demonstrating strong grant acquisition capabilities. Her laboratory focuses on molecular techniques including flow cytometry, genetic analysis, and cell culture models for cancer and neurological research.
She serves on the Domestic Transplantation Coordination Committee at Gaziantep University and has contributed to the editorial board of Experimental and Applied Medical Science journal. Her research group maintains active collaborations with multiple national institutions, working on projects related to cancer stem cells, epigenetic modifications, and novel therapeutic approaches for chronic diseases.
