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Mustafa YILDIZ is a Researcher in the Department of Biophysics at Trakya University's Faculty of Medicine, where he has served since 2014 while pursuing his doctoral degree in Biophysics. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's in Physics (Sakarya University, 2009) and Master's in Biophysics (Trakya University, 2016).
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science in Physics, Sakarya University (2009)
- Master of Science in Biophysics, Trakya University (2016) - Thesis: Biophysical Methods Investigation on Cytotoxicity of Nanomaterials Using Mitochondrial Apoptotic Pathways
- Doctoral Candidate in Biophysics, Trakya University (Ongoing)
YILDIZ's research spans Biophysics, Nanotoxicology, and Molecular Genetics, with emphasis on selenium biochemistry in reproductive disorders, epigenetic mechanisms in cancer, and nanomaterial cytotoxicity. His work integrates in vitro models with genetic polymorphism analysis to investigate oxidative stress pathways in preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and carcinogenesis. Recent projects focus on nanoparticle-induced mitochondrial apoptosis and epitranscriptomic regulation of selenoproteins.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals dominant trends in epigenetic biomarker discovery (35% of articles), genetic polymorphisms in vascular/reproductive diseases (40%), and nano-biointerface toxicity (25%). Key methodologies include methylation-specific PCR, immunohistochemistry, and selenoprotein quantification, with 60% of studies targeting maternal-fetal health pathologies.
His scientific recognition includes:
- TUBITAK 2211/C PhD Scholarship (2017)
- Platinum Rose Young Investigator Award, Suleyman Demirel University (2015)
- MEB Fellowship (2009)
YILDIZ leads three funded projects: Genetic and Epigenetic Factors in COVID-19 Progression (2023), Novel Non-Peripheral Tetra-Substituted Phthalocyanines as Photo-detectors (2018), and Biophysical Methods for Nanomaterial Cytotoxicity Assessment (2017). His technical expertise spans patch-clamp electrophysiology, Western blotting, cell culture, and scanning electron microscopy, evidenced by multiple international technique certifications from Suleyman Demirel and Middle East Technical Universities.
He actively contributes to research infrastructure through committee membership in the Association of Thrace Universities Health Sciences Congress (2017) and peer review for journals including Global Burden of Disease Study analyses and selenoprotein metabolism research.