Filiz Bakar

Filiz Bakar is a Professor at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Child Health and Pediatrics, with extensive expertise in neonatology and pediatric care. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to understanding neonatal jaundice, premature infant care, and pediatric infectious diseases. She maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in both Turkish and international journals.

Education:

• Medical Degree (1986-1992): Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine
• Specialist in Child Health and Diseases (1993-1998): Çukurova University, Faculty of Medicine (Thesis: Immune system and cytokines in children with sickle cell anemia)
• Sub-specialist in Neonatology (2000-2003): Başkent University, Faculty of Medicine (Thesis: Effect of early enteral iron support on erythrocyte and iron parameters in very low birth weight newborns)

Professor Bakar's research focuses on critical aspects of newborn care, particularly neonatal jaundice management, feeding practices for premature infants, and complications in cesarean-delivered newborns. Her work bridges clinical practice with scientific investigation, addressing practical challenges in everyday pediatric care while contributing to evidence-based medicine in neonatology. She has published extensively on bilirubin metabolism, respiratory issues in newborns, and infectious disease management in pediatric populations.

Analysis of her publication trends reveals consistent expertise in neonatal care with particular emphasis on physiological parameters in newborns, complications in special delivery circumstances, and management of common neonatal conditions. Her research demonstrates methodological rigor across observational studies, case reports, and clinical investigations, contributing significantly to understanding regional health patterns and evidence-based interventions in Turkish pediatric practice.

Professor Bakar has presented her research at numerous international conferences including the European Congress of Perinatal Medicine, International Congress of Pediatrics, and various neonatology symposia. Her collaborative work extends across multiple Turkish institutions and includes international partnerships, reflecting the broader impact of her research in the global pediatric community.

Her clinical work at Yeditepe University Hospital builds upon previous experience at Adana State Hospital and Başkent University Hospitals in Adana and Ankara. This extensive clinical background informs her research approach, ensuring practical relevance to everyday pediatric challenges while maintaining scientific rigor in investigation design and analysis.