معرفی
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ebru Akbuğa Koç is an academic at Yeditepe University's Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation within the Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Biotechnology from Yeditepe University, with prior degrees in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and an open-university Law undergraduate degree. Her research focuses on neurological rehabilitation, geriatric care, and the impact of physical activity on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. She has supervised multiple theses on telerehabilitation, motor-cognitive exercises, and posture correction.
Education:
- PhD: Yeditepe University (2017-2022) – Biotechnology
- MSc: Yeditepe University (2014-2017) – Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- BSc: Yeditepe University (2009-2014) – Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Research Interests: Ebru’s work explores the efficacy of virtual reality, physical exercise, and cognitive stimulation in neurodegenerative diseases. She investigates chronic ankle instability, postural control, and the biomechanical effects of physiotherapy interventions. Her studies often prioritize pilot research to assess novel rehabilitation protocols.
Advising & Grants: Supervised 4 master’s theses (2023-2024) on topics like Parkinson’s disease therapy and schizophrenia rehabilitation. No explicit grants mentioned, but active in clinical research collaborations.
Labs/Teams: Member of the Alzheimer’s Association (Istanbul branch) and co-author of books on digital health in rehabilitation and physiotherapy dictionaries.
