Mahmut Özdemir

Assoc. Prof. Mahmut Özdemir is affiliated with Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Medicine as an Associate Professor in the Medical Pharmacology Division since 2014. He holds a medical degree from Anadolu University (1986) and completed his expertise in medicine at Anadolu University in 1991.

Research Focus: Spanning clinical medicine and health sciences, his work explores:

• Pharmacogenomics - Genetic variants affecting drug responses (CYP2C19, PON1, CYP3A4)
• Drug Interactions - Food-drug interactions (grapefruit juice) and metabolic inhibition
• Cardiovascular Pharmacology - Antiplatelet resistance and familial coronary artery disease
• Neuropharmacology - Psychopharmacology and diabetic neuropathy
• Reproductive Toxicology - Chemotherapy-induced testicular damage

Research Trends: Recent studies (2022-2024) emphasize translational pharmacology, combining genetic analysis with preclinical models to address drug safety and efficacy.

Projects: Principal investigator in 3 funded projects (2018-2025) focusing on:

• Neuroprotective effects of bromocriptine in diabetes models
• Antifungal hydrazon compounds' cognitive impacts
• Chemoprotection against cyclophosphamide toxicity