معرفی
Prof. Dr. Sabahattin Aydın is a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University and Director of the Health Systems and Policies Application and Research Center (SASPAM). He previously served as the university's Rector (2010–2020) and Deputy Minister of Health (2020–2023). His career spans clinical medicine, academic leadership, and high-level health policy roles including membership on the WHO Executive Board.
Education:
- MD: Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1985)
- Urology Specialization: Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (1992)
- Doctorate in Clinical Microbiology (2003)
Research Focus: His work critically examines healthcare systems under globalization, pandemic responses (e.g., COVID-19 infrastructure), OECD health metrics, telemedicine, and ethical health policy frameworks. Recent publications analyze trust deficits in global health governance and neoliberal impacts on public health.
Administrative Leadership:
- Director of Health Affairs, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (2001–2002)
- Deputy Undersecretary, Ministry of Health
- WHO Executive Board Member
- Deputy Minister of Health (2020–2023)
Center Directorship: He leads SASPAM, advancing research in health system optimization, policy implementation, and crisis resilience at Istanbul Medipol University.
