Ipek Eren Vural

Dr. Ipek Eren Vural is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Middle East Technical University (Turkey), and an Adjunct Professor at Dalhousie University's Department of Political Science (Canada). She holds a M.Sc. in European Studies from the London School of Economics (UK) and a Ph.D. in Development Studies from the University of Sussex (UK). Her research focuses on financialization's impact on governance, pharmaceutical policy, intellectual property rights, and access to medicines in global contexts.

Education:

• M.Sc., European Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
• Ph.D., Development Studies, University of Sussex, UK

Research Interests: Dr. Vural investigates how financialization shapes healthcare policies and pharmaceutical governance. Her work examines regulatory frameworks in Canada and Europe, particularly regarding biopharmaceutical innovation and equity. Current projects include analyzing Health Canada's regulatory transparency during the pandemic and the role of venture capital in drug development.

Awards & Grants: None explicitly mentioned in the text.

Advising & Teams: No specific student advisees or lab affiliations listed. Her research aligns with broader global health policy networks.