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Prof. Dr. Serpil DAĞ is a distinguished Professor of Veterinary Pathology at Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Preclinical Sciences. With over two decades of academic service since 1999, she has established herself as a leading researcher in veterinary pathology, specializing in animal disease pathogenesis, cancer research, and immunohistochemical techniques. She previously served as Deputy Director of the Institute at Kafkas University from 2011-2012, demonstrating her leadership capabilities within the academic institution.
Her educational background includes a Doctorate from Tieraerztliche Hochschule Hannover in Germany (1994-1998) and a Bachelor's Degree from Ankara University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (1986-1991). She is proficient in German, having achieved a KPDS score of 70 in 1998.
- Doctorate/Artistic Proficiency/Medical Specialization, Germany, Tieraerztliche Hochschule Hannover, 1994-1998
- Bachelor's Degree, Ankara University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine Program, Turkey, 1986-1991
Prof. DAĞ's research focuses on veterinary pathology with emphasis on animal cancer mechanisms, immunohistochemistry, and disease pathogenesis. Her work spans across multiple species including cattle, sheep, goats, and companion animals. She has made significant contributions to understanding bovine ocular squamous cell carcinomas, feline squamous cell carcinomas, sheeppox virus infections, and brucellosis in livestock. Her research integrates molecular techniques with traditional histopathological methods to elucidate disease mechanisms at cellular and molecular levels. She has particularly focused on oxidative stress markers, cytokine profiles, and molecular pathways in various neoplastic conditions.
With 159 publications and an h-index of 11, Prof. DAĞ's scholarly output demonstrates consistent high-quality research over her career. Her recent work (2022-2025) shows a continued focus on cancer pathogenesis in animals, particularly examining oxidative stress markers, cytokine profiles, and molecular pathways in various neoplastic conditions. She has increasingly incorporated advanced techniques like immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics into her research methodology, with publications appearing in high-impact journals such as Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Tissue and Cell, and Food Science & Nutrition.
Prof. DAĠ has successfully supervised multiple graduate students, including doctoral candidates Ayfer Yıldız Uysal and Emin Karakurt, and master's students Timuçin Çağdaş Kurt and Cangül Şahin. Her research program is well-supported by funding, with 32 projects documented, including several current projects running from 2024-2026 on topics ranging from experimental wound healing models to investigating mutagenic effects of bisphenol A in rodents. She has served as principal investigator on numerous projects including "Ratlarda Oluşturulan Deneysel Yara Modelinde Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) Uygulamasının Yara İyileşmesi" and "Atimik Nude Farelerde Oluşturulan Prostat Kanseri Modelinde Toll Like 3 ve Toll Like 9 Reseptörlerinin Apoptoz ve Tümör Gelişimi ile İlişkisinin İmmun Boyama Yöntemleriyle Araştırılması".
She has taught courses including "Solunum Sistemi Patolojisi" at doctoral and master's levels and "Patoloji" at the undergraduate level during the 2020-2021 academic year, demonstrating her commitment to education across all academic levels. Her research group appears to collaborate extensively with colleagues including Emin Karakurt, Eser Beytut, and Ayfer Yıldız-Uysal, forming a productive research team focused on veterinary pathology and oncology.