Yesim Demirci

Dr. Yesim Demirci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on uncovering the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying complex human diseases, particularly immune-mediated conditions, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory/malignant ocular diseases, cardiovascular/metabolic traits, and neurodegenerative/neuropsychiatric disorders. She employs advanced molecular and omics approaches to identify disease biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Research Interests

• Genetic basis of complex diseases
• Molecular mechanisms in autoimmune disorders
• Genomic analysis of ocular cancers
• Neurodegenerative disease pathways
• Metabolic syndrome genetics

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in epigenetics of conjunctival melanoma, inflammatory ocular disease genetics, neurodegenerative disease heritability, and metabolic trait genomic analysis. Her work spans multiple disciplines including genetics, oncology, immunology, and neurology.

Contact Information

• Email: fyd1@pitt.edu
• Office: 3133 Public Health, 130 DeSoto Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261