Fulya Dilek Gökalp

Fulya Dilek Gökalp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Trakya University's Faculty of Science, where she has built a distinguished career in environmental and genetic toxicology. She earned her Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees in Biology from Trakya University, completing her doctoral studies in 2006. Her academic progression includes positions as Research Assistant (1999), Doctor (2006), Associate Professor (2012), and Professor Doctor (2018).

Dr. Gökalp's research focuses on genotoxicity, cytotoxicity, and environmental toxicology, with particular emphasis on the effects of pesticides, heavy metals, and natural compounds. Her work spans multiple model systems including human lymphocytes, zebrafish, Allium cepa (onion), and Gambusia affinis (mosquitofish). She has developed expertise in various cytogenetic techniques including micronucleus assays, comet assays, and fluorescence staining methods for apoptosis detection.

Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity, with 15 recent publications spanning from 2011 to 2024 covering diverse toxicological subjects. Her work shows a clear progression from basic cytogenetic studies to more complex environmental exposure scenarios involving multiple contaminants and field studies of polluted waterways. Recent work has expanded into cancer research with plant extracts and methodological improvements for toxicity assessment.

Dr. Gökalp has successfully led multiple research projects funded by TUBAP and other institutions, including studies on Prunus spinosa extract effects on colon cancer cells, genotoxic effects of rhododendron honey, and pesticide impacts on agricultural communities. She has supervised student research projects and contributed to educational initiatives in molecular genetics.

As an educator, she teaches core biology courses including Genetic Laboratory, Animal Physiology, Human Genetics, Molecular Genetics, and Cytogenetics, integrating her research expertise into the classroom. Her methodological contributions to toxicity testing, particularly with Allium cepa and fluorescence-based apoptosis detection, represent significant advances in environmental toxicology assessment techniques.