Rukset Attar

Professor Rukset Attar is a distinguished academic researcher and clinician at Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has held progressively senior academic positions at the university since 2007, advancing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in 2012, and ultimately achieving the rank of Professor in 2017. Her academic journey began with medical training at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1986-1992), followed by specialization in obstetrics and gynecology (1992-1997), and culminated in a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University (1998-2004).

Her research interests span multiple interconnected domains within molecular medicine and gynecological oncology. Professor Attar has made significant contributions to understanding cancer biology, particularly focusing on metastasis mechanisms, signaling pathways in gynecological cancers, and the role of natural products in cancer prevention and treatment. Her work frequently examines genetic polymorphisms in Turkish populations related to gynecological conditions, including ovarian cancer and uterine leiomyomas. She has pioneered research on how natural compounds regulate oncogenic signaling pathways, with particular emphasis on TRAIL, Wnt/β-catenin, JAK/STAT, TGF/SMAD, and other critical pathways.

Professor Attar's extensive publication record demonstrates a clear research trajectory from clinical gynecology toward molecular oncology. Her recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a sophisticated integration of traditional gynecological expertise with cutting-edge molecular techniques, particularly in the areas of non-coding RNA biology, microbiome-endocrine interactions, and novel cell death mechanisms in cancer. She has expanded her research to include polycystic ovary syndrome, chronic pelvic pain, and innovative approaches to cancer chemoprevention using natural compounds.

Her scholarly impact is evident through numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, particularly in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Gene, and various oncology-focused publications. Professor Attar has also made substantial contributions to the scientific literature through book chapters and edited volumes, particularly in the areas of cancer metastasis and molecular medicine.

Professor Attar maintains an active research program that bridges clinical gynecology with molecular oncology, demonstrating exceptional productivity with continuous publication output spanning over two decades. Her work represents a sophisticated integration of clinical practice with advanced molecular research methodologies, positioning her as a leading researcher in the molecular aspects of gynecological diseases.