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Dr. Ahmet Acar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. He leads the Cancer Precision Medicine and Drug Resistance Laboratory, focusing on understanding mechanisms of drug resistance in cancer. His research integrates experimental models, next-generation sequencing, and deep learning to address clinical challenges in cancer therapy. Dr. Acar holds a B.Sc. from METU's Biological Sciences department and a Ph.D. from the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute. He completed postdoctoral training at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, and the University of Manchester. Research Interests: Drug resistance mechanisms, precision oncology, tumor microenvironment modeling, patient-derived organoids, computational pathology, and evolutionary cancer biology. His lab develops 2D/3D co-culture systems, PDO biobanks, and AI-driven histopathology tools to improve treatment strategies. Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize tumor evolution modeling, matrix mechanics in drug resistance, and AI applications in histopathology. Collaborations with hospitals in Turkey and Europe support PDO biobank initiatives. His team explores evolutionary steering strategies to exploit collateral drug sensitivities. Labs/Teams: Precision Medicine and Drug Resistance Lab at METU focuses on interdisciplinary approaches combining wet-lab experiments with computational methods. Current projects include ex vivo tumor modeling and AI-driven diagnostic tools for oncology.

• Cancer Biology
• Precision Medicine
• Drug Resistance Mechanisms
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KEMAL OZAN LÜLE is an Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine , with an email contact at ozan@gantep.edu.tr . He holds an ORCID identifier and is registered in the YÖK Academic Information System. Education: Medical License from Dokuz Eylül University (2009–2016), Medical Specialization from Gaziantep University (2017–2021). Professional Experience: Specialist at Gaziantep Abdulkadir Yuksel State Hospital (2021–2024), General Practitioner at Arapgir Ali Özge State Hospital (2016–2017). Administrative Roles: Member of Measurement and Evaluation Board (2024), Internal Medicine Internship Education Coordinator (2024), English Medicine Assistant Coordinator (2024). His research focuses on Internal Medicine , with emphasis on Diabetes , Fatty Liver Disease , Neurocognitive Effects of diabetes treatments, Cancer Development linked to food preparation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome , and Adrenal Incidentaloma . Book Chapters: Development and Natural Course of Diabetic Fatty Liver Disease (2025), Effects of Pharmacological Agents on Neurological Functions (2023), Food Preparation Methods and Cancer (2023). He has co-authored multiple proceedings papers on topics including Temporal Arthritis , Lymphoma , Behçet’s Disease , and Fahr Syndrome , presented at national and international conferences.

• Internal Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Gastroenterology
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Handan Kulan serves as Assistant Professor at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, Department of Information Systems and Technologies since 2024. Previously, she held faculty positions at Istinye University (2023), Uskudar University (2022), and Beykoz University (2020) across computer engineering and software engineering departments. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Kadir Has University (2016-2020): Thesis on critical proteins in Down syndrome learning processes M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, Sabanci University (2013-2014): Thesis analyzing protein residue networks B.S. in Genetics and Bioengineering, Yeditepe University (2007-2013) Second Major in Computer Engineering, Yeditepe University (2009-2013) Her research integrates machine learning with biomedical challenges, specializing in Down syndrome proteomics, neural network analysis of brain aging, and immune system disorders. She develops computational models for protein identification and applies gradient boosting algorithms to biological datasets, bridging AI with healthcare decision systems as demonstrated in her 2023 Springer book. Publications reveal consistent focus on computational approaches to Down syndrome, with recent conference presentations expanding into statistical clustering of biological data and gene ontology analysis for drug discovery. Her work demonstrates methodological evolution from protein network analysis to advanced predictive analytics. Awards: No specific scientific awards documented in source materials. Dr. Kulan actively supervises graduate theses while teaching core computer science courses including Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Structures at both undergraduate and graduate levels across multiple institutions. Her teaching portfolio reflects direct alignment with her research in AI-driven biomedical analysis.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
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Onur Varol is an Assistant Professor at Sabanci University's Computer Science Department and leads the VIRAL Lab, which focuses on computational social science, network science, and machine learning. He has affiliations with the Center of Excellence for Data Analytics. His research spans social bot detection, misinformation analysis, and online behavior modeling.

• Computational Social Science
• Network Science
• Machine Learning
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Prof. Dr. Ozan Seymen Sezen is an Associate Professor specializing in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Diseases with dual affiliations at Istanbul Okan University Hospital since 2019 and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital since 2001. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1993, completed his ENT specialization in 2000 after training at the University of Michigan Medical School, and achieved associate professorship status in 2012. His educational background includes: Master's Degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization in ENT at SB Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Associate Professorship in ENT at the same institution Prof. Sezen has developed specialized expertise in facial aesthetic and plastic surgery, particularly rhinoplasty, with additional focus on snoring and sleep apnea surgery, ear diseases and surgery, and sinus diseases and surgery. His clinical practice significantly exceeds typical volumes in endoscopic sinus surgery, sleep apnea procedures, rhinoplasty, and head and neck cancer surgeries. His research spans surgical innovations, pathological studies, and interdisciplinary connections between ENT and other medical specialties. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contributions over two decades, with recent emphasis on sleep apnea treatment techniques, rhinoplasty innovations, and physiological impacts of ENT interventions. The research shows strong translational focus from laboratory studies to clinical applications. Key professional recognitions include: European Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Certificate of Competency (2012) Fellow of the European Board of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery As an educator, Prof. Sezen has continuously provided scientific, practical, and surgical training to resident doctors and medical students throughout his career. He has participated in over 20 national and international courses and congresses between 2010-2018, with specialized focus on facial plastic surgery techniques. His research collaborations span multiple institutions with emphasis on advancing ENT surgical practices through evidence-based approaches. Professional affiliations demonstrate his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, including membership in the Turkish Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Association, Facial Plastic Surgery Association, Turkish Sleep Research Association, European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.

• Rhinoplasty
• Facial Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
• Snoring and Sleep Apnea Surgery
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Dr. Morteza Ghorbani is a researcher and faculty member at Sabancı University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (FENS), specializing in fluid mechanics and environmental engineering. He leads the AquaCav project, a collaborative effort with Oxford Brookes University, focused on developing sustainable water treatment solutions using hydrodynamic and acoustic cavitation. His research addresses global challenges such as PFAS pollution and wastewater management, with applications in biomedical devices and energy-efficient technologies. Key collaborations include projects funded by the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF), leveraging his expertise in microfluidic systems and cavitation dynamics. Dr. Ghorbani's work combines experimental and numerical methods to optimize cavitation-based processes for environmental and biomedical applications. His contributions span from fundamental fluid dynamics studies to applied technologies like flexible cystoscopes and clot-on-a-chip platforms. Scientific achievements include the ISPF Research Collaboration Grant (2024) and advancements in PFAS removal, graphene exfoliation, and microalgae cultivation. His research group at Sabancı University explores interdisciplinary solutions at the intersection of engineering, nanotechnology, and sustainability.

• Environmental Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Nanotechnology
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Dr. Emre Sefer is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Özyeğin University, specializing in machine learning and bioinformatics. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Biology from Carnegie Mellon University (2015), an M.S. in Computer Science from University of Maryland College Park (2011), and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Boğaziçi University (2008). His research bridges graph machine learning with financial networks, bioinformatics, and data engineering. Ph.D.: Computational Biology, Carnegie Mellon University M.S.: Computer Science, University of Maryland College Park B.S.: Computer Engineering, Boğaziçi University Research focuses on applying machine learning to financial and biological networks: Bioinformatics : 3D genome modeling, protein modifications, transcriptomic analysis Graph Machine Learning : GNNs for fraud detection, drug response prediction, and network evolution Financial Networks : Cryptocurrency investment strategies, asset price prediction His lab (OzU Machine Learning in Finance and Bioinformatics Lab) develops graph-based deep learning methods for cross-domain applications, including NFT market analysis and chromatin structure prediction. He received the Best research paper award at Recomb 2016 for work on 3D genome architecture. Former postdoc at CMU Machine Learning Department Industry experience as Quantitative Strategist at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan

• Bioinformatics
• Machine Learning
• Financial Networks
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Gözde YENİCE ÇAKMAK is a Lecturer at Trakya University's Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, where she has been a Teaching Assistant since January 2017. She completed her PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at Ankara University (2024), with doctoral research on in silico design of anticancer benzazole derivatives. She holds two Master's degrees: one in Pharmacology from Marmara University (2014) and another in Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences from Trakya University (2019). Her international experience includes guest scientist positions at Harvard University (2023) and the University of Siena (2019), where she trained in computational chemistry. Her research focuses on computational drug discovery, particularly designing enzyme inhibitors for cancer therapy. Key interests include: Molecular modeling of benzazole/benzothiazole derivatives targeting hTopo IIα and KRAS(G12C) Development of HDAC inhibitors for epigenetic cancer therapy Structure-based drug design using molecular docking and dynamics simulations Her publications (2018–2022) demonstrate a consistent focus on in silico anticancer drug development, with emphasis on optimizing benzothiazole scaffolds for targeted oncology applications. Computational approaches constitute 100% of her recent work. She has contributed to research teams at Harvard Medical School's BIDMC (Predoctoral Scholar, 2023–2024) and the University of Siena's Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy (Computational Chemistry Trainee, 2019).

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Computational Drug Design
• Anticancer Agents
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Zeynep Petek Çakar is a Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey. She maintains an active research profile with expertise in evolutionary engineering, microbial genetics, and metabolic engineering. Her ORCID profile is 0000-0002-2278-3670 and she can be contacted at cakarp@itu.edu.tr. Her research focuses on several key areas: Evolutionary engineering of stress-resistant microorganisms Genomic and metabolic characterization of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Development of microbial systems for industrial applications Molecular mechanisms of stress resistance in yeast Metabolic modeling of human pathogens Her publication record shows a consistent focus on microbial adaptation mechanisms, with recent work exploring stress resistance in yeast strains through genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolic approaches. This research has applications in biotechnology, biofuels, and pharmaceutical development. Professor Çakar has received multiple scientific awards including: 2014 Notable Copyright Work Award (Mention) Research Mention Award (2005) Department Double Major First Prize - Molecular Biology and Genetics (1995) Department Second Prize - Chemical Engineering (1994) Ph.D. Scholarship (2006) Eser Tümen Outstanding Achievement Award - Biology Field (2012) She leads multiple active research projects as Principal Investigator, including studies on caffeine metabolism in yeast, oxidative stress response analysis, and genomic investigations of stress-resistant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains. Her lab focuses on evolutionary engineering approaches without chemical mutagenesis.

• Evolutionary Engineering
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
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Attila Gursoy is a Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Koç University. He serves as the Dean of the College of Engineering and leads research in computational biology, bioinformatics, and high-performance computing. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of Illinois (1994), MSc from Bilkent University (1988), BSc from Middle East Technical University (1986) His research focuses on protein-protein interactions , computational structural biology , and systems pharmacology , with applications in drug repurposing and inflammatory disease mechanisms . He has pioneered structural analysis of Ras signaling and developed tools like COSBI for computational systems biology. Recent publications highlight his work on viral protein mimicry , neurodegenerative pathways , and microbiome dynamics . His team maintains datasets like PPInterface and DiPPI for structural drug discovery. 2005 : Werner-von-Siemens Excellence Award

• Parallel Computing
• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
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Barış Ethem Süzek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Muğla Sitki Koçman University. His academic career spans institutions including Middle East Technical University (BS), Johns Hopkins University (MS), and George Mason University (PhD) in Computational Biology. He specializes in bioinformatics and computational biology, focusing on protein informatics, genetic analysis, and machine learning applications in medical research. Education BS: Middle East Technical University - Computer Engineering (1997) MS: Johns Hopkins University - Computer Science (2000) PhD: George Mason University - Computational Biology (2012) His research integrates bioinformatics with molecular dynamics, particularly in host-pathogen interactions, regenerative medicine, and genomic data analysis. He has developed machine learning tools for viral interaction prediction and variant analysis systems. His work with UniProt and cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid projects demonstrates expertise in large-scale biological data integration. Scientific awards include Collaboration, Outstanding Achievement, and Change Agent Awards from the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid, plus multiple patent recognitions for biomedical systems. He has supervised numerous graduate students in bioinformatics, computational genetics, and forensic biology projects.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Protein Informatics
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Dr. Mehmet Dinç is a full-time Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences, Harran University . He specializes in clinical psychology, digital addiction, and narrative therapy, with a focus on technology's impact on child and adolescent development. Education PhD in Psychological Counseling & Guidance, Marmara University (2017) MA in Narrative Therapy, University of Melbourne (2020) MA in Clinical Psychology, Okan University (2010) MA in Educational Management, RMIT University (2007) BA in Psychological Counseling & Guidance, Marmara University (2003) His research explores the intersection of digital behavior and mental health, particularly in adolescents, with a focus on internet gaming disorder, resilience, and therapeutic approaches like narrative therapy. He has developed cross-cultural assessment tools and contributed to understanding digital addiction. His work includes collaborations on projects such as the EU-funded "Okula Geç Kalma" (Late to School) initiative, addressing educational challenges through psychological frameworks. He also authored books on technology awareness and addiction, bridging academic research and public education.

• Clinical Psychology
• Digital Addiction
• Educational Psychology
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Prof. Serkan Simsek is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. He holds a PhD in Telecommunication Engineering from the same institution. His academic roles include serving as Vice Dean (2020-2023) and Program Coordinator of the ITU-NJIT Joint Degree Program. His research focuses on Optics, Photonics, Electromagnetics, and Microwave/Antenna Technologies. Education: PhD in Telecommunication Engineering (Istanbul Technical University, 2008), MSc in Electronics Engineering (Istanbul Technical University, 2003), and BSc in Electrical-Electronic Engineering (Istanbul University, 2001). Research interests span antenna design, electromagnetic bandgap structures, microwave imaging, and slow-wave structures. Notable projects include developing breast cancer imaging systems and optimizing antenna performance using metamaterials. He has been awarded the Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electromagnetics (2009). His 14 advisees include students working on topics like 5G amplifiers, low-profile antennas, and ultrawideband arrays. Prof. Simsek contributes to academic administration and has coordinated multiple international joint degree programs. His lab focuses on advanced antenna systems and microwave engineering applications.

• Optics
• Photonics
• Electromagnetics
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Buse Cevatemre is a Research Fellow at Koç University specializing in anticancer drug development and epigenetic therapies. Her work focuses on overcoming chemoresistance in triple-negative breast and lung cancers through epigenetic targets like BRPF1 and LSD1. Research employs chemical biology approaches including chromatin-focused screens, metal complex synthesis, and combination therapy strategies. Key research areas include: mechanism-based anticancer drug design, apoptosis induction pathways, cancer stem cell targeting, and metabolic regulation of drug resistance. Recent studies investigate ribosomal pathway modulation in taxane resistance and dual epigenetic inhibition strategies. Publications (2018-2025) demonstrate expertise in metallodrug chemistry (Pt, Cu, V complexes), epigenetic vulnerability identification, and resistance mechanism elucidation. Methodologies span complex synthesis, epigenetic screening, apoptosis assays, and molecular pathway analysis across various cancer models.

• Anticancer Drug Development
• Cell Death Mechanisms
• Cancer Stem Cells
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Nurcan Tunçbağ serves as an Associate Professor at Koç University, holding a joint appointment between the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the School of Medicine. Her academic career spans significant contributions to computational biology and bioinformatics, with prior experience including a post-doctoral fellowship at MIT and a faculty position at Middle East Technical University from 2014 to 2021. Her educational background is rooted in engineering and computational sciences: PhD in Computational Sciences and Engineering, Koç University (2010) MS in Computational Sciences and Engineering, Koç University (2007) BS in Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2005) Research Interests: Dr. Tunçbağ's research program centers on computational systems biology, leveraging network-based approaches to understand complex biological systems. Her work encompasses network medicine, multi-omic data integration, and the analysis of single-cell and bulk omic datasets to uncover latent cancer driver mutations. She develops computational models for network reconstruction and applies these to drug design and disease mechanism elucidation, bridging engineering principles with biomedical challenges. Scientific Awards: Her impactful research has been recognized with several prestigious awards: TÜBİTAK Incentive Award (2021) UNESCO-L'Oreal International Rising Talent Award (2019) TÜBİTAK Young Scientist Award TÜBA Young Scientist Award TÜSEB Young Scientist Award BA Young Scientist Award Professional Affiliations: Since 2020, Dr. Tunçbağ has been an active member of the Global Young Academy, and she joined the Mediterranean Science Team in 2022. Information regarding her graduate student advising, research grants, and laboratory teams was not available in the provided sources.

• Computational Systems Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Network Medicine
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