معرفی
Dr. Tugce Balci is a Clinical Geneticist and Clinician Researcher at Western University's Department of Pediatrics, affiliated with the Medical Genetics Program of Southwestern Ontario. She joined in 2018 and currently leads the London site for the Care4Rare SOLVE project. Her research focuses on rare disease models, gene discovery, and personalized treatment strategies, with a special interest in neurological and hematopoietic disorders.
Education:
- MD: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2005)
- Medical Genetics Residency: Baskent University (2009)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: Berman Zebrafish Lab (Dalhousie University/IWK Health Centre)
- Canadian Residency Training: University of Ottawa (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, CHEO, 2018)
Research Interests: Dr. Balci’s work integrates zebrafish models to study rare genetic conditions, emphasizing gene variant interpretation, novel gene discovery, and translational applications. Her program aims to advance diagnostic approaches and personalized therapies for children and adults with undiagnosed genetic disorders.
Awards:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship Award from Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute
- Abstract Achievement Award from the American Society of Hematology
Labs/Teams: She leads the Care4Rare SOLVE initiative and is building a multidisciplinary research team focused on rare disease modeling and genetic innovation.
