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Dr. Volkan GELEN is a Lecturer in the Department of Basic Sciences of Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafkas University, Turkey. He has been serving in this position since 2015 after previously working as a Research Assistant at Atatürk University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine from 2011 to 2015.
Dr. GELEN earned his Doctorate in Veterinary Physiology from Atatürk University Institute of Health Sciences in 2015, following his Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Kafkas University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. He has demonstrated proficiency in English with a score of 65 on the ÜDS exam in both 2010 and 2011.
Dr. GELEN's research primarily focuses on veterinary physiology with particular emphasis on oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis mechanisms. His work extensively explores the protective effects of various compounds including nanoparticles, natural antioxidants, and phytochemicals against toxin-induced organ damage. He has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular mechanisms of endoplasmic reticulum stress and its role in various disease processes. His laboratory employs advanced molecular techniques to investigate cellular responses to toxicants and potential protective agents.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on nanotechnology applications in veterinary medicine, particularly silver and gold nanoparticles loaded with bioactive compounds for treating various conditions including neurodegenerative diseases, kidney toxicity, and cancer. His research often employs rodent models to investigate the protective effects of natural compounds against chemically induced organ damage, with a particular emphasis on elucidating molecular pathways involved in cellular protection.
- 650 total citations
- h-index of 14
- 167 scientific publications
- 21 research projects as principal investigator or researcher
- 34 book chapters in international publications
Dr. GELEN has supervised graduate students, including Bilgihan Gökbulak's Master's thesis on "Ratlarda Cadmium ile oluşturulan böbrek dokusu hasarı üzerine gümüş nanopartikül yüklenmiş 18β glisiretinik asidin etkisi" (The effect of silver nanoparticle-loaded 18β glycyrrhetinic acid on cadmium-induced kidney tissue damage in rats) at Kafkas University in 2024. He has taught numerous courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, covering subjects from basic physiology to advanced molecular mechanisms. His ongoing research projects extend through 2027 and focus on nanoparticle applications for treating cancer, Parkinson's disease, and organ toxicity.
His research team collaborates extensively with scientists across various disciplines to develop novel therapeutic approaches for veterinary and potentially human medical applications, with a strong emphasis on molecular mechanisms of organ protection and nanotechnology applications in medicine.
