Ibrahim Yaman

Ibrahim Yaman serves as an Associate Professor at Boğaziçi University, where he conducts pioneering research in molecular toxicology with emphasis on food-borne carcinogens. His work bridges laboratory science and public health implications of mycotoxin exposure.

His academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor's Degree: Hacettepe University
• Master's: Cleveland State University
• PhD: Case Western Reserve University
• Postdoctoral: Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Yaman's research program centers on the molecular mechanisms of mycotoxin-induced carcinogenesis, particularly investigating Ochratoxin A's impact on cellular signaling pathways, protein degradation systems (proteasome/autophagy), and cell survival processes in liver and kidney tissues. His laboratory employs advanced molecular techniques to dissect how these natural toxins initiate cancer development through disruption of critical cellular functions, with significant implications for food safety regulations and toxicological risk assessment.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a dual research trajectory: (1) chronic focus on mycotoxin toxicology examining Ochratoxin A's molecular interactions, and (2) earlier foundational work on translational control mechanisms during cellular stress. His studies consistently explore how environmental stressors—including chemical toxins and nutrient deprivation—reprogram gene expression through novel regulatory pathways, demonstrating remarkable interdisciplinary continuity between toxicology and molecular biology.

Dr. Yaman leads the Molecular Toxicology and Cancer Research Laboratory (MTCRL), where his team investigates the carcinogenic potential of natural chemical agents through rigorous molecular analysis of cellular response pathways. The laboratory maintains particular expertise in protein degradation mechanisms and stress-induced signal transduction alterations relevant to cancer development.