Sevinç AKÇAY

Sevinç AKÇAY is a Lecturer at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. She holds a PhD (2016) and MSc (2012) in Molecular Biology from the University of Pittsburgh, and a BSc (2008) in Biology from Ankara University.

• Research Focus: Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics, with emphasis on elastin gene mutations, cancer genomics, and computational disease modeling.
• Key Projects: Investigated Tiochlorosid and Malathion effects on cancer cell lines; led studies on epigenetic mechanisms and ferroptosis in cancer.
• Teaching: Offers courses in Genetic Engineering, Epigenetics, and CRISPR Technologies at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Collaborations: Works with international researchers like Zsolt Urban (University of Pittsburgh) and Emine Güven (Düzce University) on computational biology and genetic disorders.