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Faculty of Medicine

Deans Message

Dear Students,
Distinguished Parents and Esteemed Stakeholders, Since its establishment, the Faculty of Medicine at Biruni University has embraced an educational philosophy that goes beyond the mere transfer of knowledge, aiming to educate physicians who are ethically responsible, scientifically minded, socially accountable, and deeply committed to human values. Since 2014, our Faculty has pursued a contemporary medical education approach that integrates academic excellence with professional integrity and compassion.

The accreditation of our medical education program for six years by the National Medical Education Accreditation Board (UTEAK), following evaluation by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD), stands as a strong testament to the nationally recognized quality and sustainability of our educational standards. This achievement, realized despite our relatively young institutional history, reflects the dedication of our academic staff, our culture of continuous quality improvement, and our student-centered educational philosophy.

The integrated medical education model implemented at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine is based on a holistic structure in which basic and clinical sciences are interwoven and active learning is prioritized. Our curriculum, enriched with Problem-Based Learning, Special Study Modules, and Good Medical Practice Applications, as well as Biruni-specific educational components, aims to foster critical thinking, clinical reasoning, research skills, and lifelong learning competencies. In alignment with the National Core Education Program, our graduates are equipped with the essential knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes required of competent physicians.

Scientific research constitutes a fundamental pillar of our academic identity. Through our well-equipped laboratories, the Biruni Application and Research Center (B@MER), and strong interdisciplinary collaborations, both students and faculty members actively contribute to high-quality scientific production at national and international levels. In parallel, clinical training conducted in real patient settings within our faculty hospital enables students to develop their professional competencies in a safe, ethical, and supervised environment.

The core strengths of Biruni University Faculty of Medicine lie in its qualified and dynamic academic staff, modern educational and research infrastructure, robust clinical training opportunities, and comprehensive student support systems. Academic advising, career planning, scientific project support, and internationalization opportunities collectively contribute to the holistic development of our students.

Our future goals include sustaining excellence in medical education, further strengthening our international research capacity, integrating innovative educational technologies into our curriculum, and educating physicians who are capable of assuming leadership roles in healthcare delivery with a strong sense of social responsibility. With our principled stance in education, research, and community engagement, grounded in ethical, scientific, and universal values, we remain firmly committed to becoming a nationally and internationally recognized reference institution in medical education.

Dear students, you are the most valuable stakeholders of our Faculty and the physicians of the future. Our greatest aspiration is that you carry forward your scientific curiosity, ethical sensitivity, and humanistic values throughout your professional lives. Dear parents, we wish to assure you that we share the same sense of responsibility and commitment in supporting your children throughout this demanding and meaningful journey.

As Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, we take great pride in advancing our vision of educating physicians who generate knowledge, share it, and place it at the service of humanity—together with you.
Sincerely,

Prof Dr Esra Kaytan Sağlam
Dean
Biruni University Faculty of Medicine

Deans Message

Departments

Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics +
Department of Physiology +
Department of Histology and Embryology +
Department of Medical Biochemistry +
Department of Medical Biology +
Department of Medical Education +
Department of Medical Microbiology +
Department of History of Medicine and Ethics +
Department of Emergency Medicine and First Aid +
Department of Family Medicine +
Department of Pediatrics +
Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry +
Department of Dermatology and Venereology +
Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology +
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation +
Department of Chest Diseases +
Department of Public Health +
Department of Internal Medicine +
Department of Cardiology +
Department of Neurology +
Department of Nuclear Medicine +
Department of Radiation Oncology +
Department of Radiology +
Department of Psychiatry +
Department of Medical Pharmacology +
Department of Medical Genetics +
Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation +
Department of Neurosurgery +
Department of Pediatric Surgery +
Department of General Surgery +
Department of Thoracic Surgery +
Department of Ophthalmology +
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology +
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery +
Department of Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases) +
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology +
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery +
Department of Medical Pathology +
Department of Urology +
Departments

Faculty Team

Prof. Dr. Adnan Yüksel
Prof. Dr. Adnan Yüksel
Rector - Department of Pediatrics
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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solak
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Solak
Vice Rector - Head of the Department of Medical Genetics
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Prof. Dr. Esra KAYTAN SAĞLAM
Prof. Dr. Esra KAYTAN SAĞLAM
Dean - Head of Department
Research Areas
  • test
  • test test
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Prof. Dr. Esra Kaytan Sağlam is a highly experienced radiation oncologist with over 30 years in clinical practice, academic leadership, and oncology research. She has led radiation oncology departments at major institutions and contributed extensively to cancer treatment optimization, advanced radiotherapy techniques, and oncologic outcomes research. Her work spans clinical cancer care, professional society involvement, and evidence-based radiation therapy for a variety of tumor types.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak ÖNAL
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burak ÖNAL
Vice Dean – Advisor to the Rector – Head of the Department of Medical Pharmacology
Research Areas
  • Pharmacogenetics
  • Neurodegenerative Biomarkers
  • Cytokines
  • Endothelial Dysfunction
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Vice Dean and Rector's Advisor at Biruni University. Focuses on rational drug therapy, translational pharmacology, and academic institutionalization.
Prof. Dr. Bilge BAYRAKTAR
Prof. Dr. Bilge BAYRAKTAR
Vice Dean - Department of Pediatrics
Research Areas
  • Neonatal pain
  • premature issues
  • metabolic and genetic diseases
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Vice Dean and Head of Division. Specialized in neonatal health and healthcare management.
Prof. Dr. Memet Yusuf ÇELİK
Prof. Dr. Memet Yusuf ÇELİK
Head of the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics
Research Areas
  • Biostatistics
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • Bioinformatics
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Graduate of Hacettepe University (1979). Master's from Ege University and PhD from Dicle University in Biostatistics.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Fevzi Batırel*
Prof. Dr. Hasan Fevzi Batırel*
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Asst. Prof. Yıldırım Mehmet Ramazanoğlu
Asst. Prof. Yıldırım Mehmet Ramazanoğlu
Rector’s Advisor - Department of Neurology
Research Areas
  • Growth and development
  • obesity
  • headaches
  • pediatric neurology
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Graduated from Hacettepe (1980). Specialized in Pediatrics (Bern) and Neurology (Lausanne). Senior Advisor to the Rector. Fluent in English, German, and French.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Belce
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Belce
Chair, Department of Basic Medical Sciences
Research Areas
  • Antioxidants
  • Clinical Biochemistry
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Head of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences. Supervisor of the Hospital Central Laboratory. Member of the 5th Specialization Board of the Forensic Medicine Institute.
Dr. İlhan Akaslan
Dr. İlhan Akaslan
Department of Thoracic Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Murat Arslan
Chair, Department of Surgical Medical Sciences
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Prof. Dr. Murat Arslan is a senior surgeon and academic leader at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine. He focuses on contemporary surgical education and minimally invasive techniques, contributing to outcome-driven clinical training and interdisciplinary surgical practice.
Prof. Dr. Okay Abacı
Chair, Department of Internal Medical Sciences
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Prof. Dr. Okay Abacı is a distinguished clinician and academic leader specializing in internal medicine. At Biruni University, he advances patient-centered care, chronic disease management, and evidence-based clinical education.
Prof. Dr. Murat Arslan
Prof. Dr. Murat Arslan
Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Prof. Dr. Burçak Yılmaz
Prof. Dr. Burçak Yılmaz
Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Barış Nuhoğlu
Prof. Dr. Barış Nuhoğlu
Head of the Department of Urology
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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Masum Şimşek*
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Masum Şimşek*
Head of the Department of Radiology
Research Areas
  • CT
  • CT Angiography
  • Non-vascular biopsy
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Specializes in interdisciplinary radiological studies and respiratory system radiology. Extensive experience in undergraduate and residency medical education.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Utku Mahir YILDIRIM
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Utku Mahir YILDIRIM
Department of Radiology
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Prof. Dr. Ege Can Şerefoğlu*
Prof. Dr. Ege Can Şerefoğlu*
Department of Urology
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Dr. Kamil Değer Devecioğlu
Dr. Kamil Değer Devecioğlu
Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Onur Bayraktar
Prof. Dr. Onur Bayraktar
Department of General Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Fazilet ALTIN
Prof. Dr. Fazilet ALTIN
Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology
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Prof. Dr. Ayşe KAFKASLI
Prof. Dr. Ayşe KAFKASLI
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research Areas
  • High-risk pregnancies
  • diabetes in pregnancy
  • preeclampsia
  • environmental factors
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Focuses on diagnosis and management of hypertensive/diabetic pregnancies and the impact of environmental chemicals/lifestyle on fertility and the fetus.
Prof. Dr. Emel TORUN
Prof. Dr. Emel TORUN
Head of the Department of Pediatrics
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih ÜÇER
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melih ÜÇER
Head of the Department of Neurosurgery
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Prof. Dr. Rauf Onur EK
Prof. Dr. Rauf Onur EK
Head of the Department of Physiology
Research Areas
  • Physiology
  • animal models
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Graduate of Ege University (1988). Completed PhD at the University of Minnesota. Professor of Physiology since 2013.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Talat Cem OVALIOĞLU
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Talat Cem OVALIOĞLU
Department of Neurosurgery
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Prof. Dr. Seva ÖNER
Prof. Dr. Seva ÖNER
Head of the Department of Public Health
Research Areas
  • Reproductive health
  • child abuse prevention
  • environmental health
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Former professor at Mersin University. Member of the Network for the Prevention of Violence Against Children. Head of the Public Health Department.
Prof. Dr. Lee Paul SMITH
Prof. Dr. Lee Paul SMITH
Department of Public Health
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necdet DEMİR
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necdet DEMİR
Head of Department Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
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Prof. Dr. Mehmet İlke Büget
Prof. Dr. Mehmet İlke Büget
Head of the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Ceran
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Ceran
Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Erman AK
Asst. Prof. Dr. Erman AK
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Cüneyd Parlayan
Asst. Prof. Dr. Cüneyd Parlayan
Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics
Research Areas
  • Personalized Medicine
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biostatistics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Medical Informatics
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Graduated from University of Toronto (Genetics & Biotech). Completed MSc and PhD in Japan as a MEXT scholar. Worked as a researcher at the National Cancer Center (NCC) in Tokyo. Holds an Executive MBA from ITU (2023).
Asst. Prof. Muhsine Sinem Ethemoğlu Sarı
Asst. Prof. Muhsine Sinem Ethemoğlu Sarı
Department of Physiology
Research Areas
  • Neurophysiology
  • epilepsy models
  • optogenetics
  • chemogenetics
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Specialized in experimental epilepsy and neural network connection mechanisms. Conducted research at the University of Minnesota and University of Cologne.
Prof. Dr. Müzeyyen Mamal Torun
Prof. Dr. Müzeyyen Mamal Torun
Head of Department Medical Microbiology
Research Areas
  • Bacteriology
  • Anaerobic bacteria
  • antimicrobial resistance
  • microbiota
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Former Vice Director of DETAE and Dean at Istanbul University. Published over 120 articles (40+ in SCI/SSCI journals). Expert in clinical microbiology and parasitology.
Prof. Dr. Yasemin Müşteri Oltulu
Prof. Dr. Yasemin Müşteri Oltulu
Head of Department of Medical Biology
Research Areas
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Medical Biology
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Graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University. Master’s from Cumhuriyet University and PhD in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University Aziz Sancar DETAE.
Prof. Dr. Bilge Bayraktar
Prof. Dr. Bilge Bayraktar
Vice Dean - Department of Pediatrics
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Prof. Dr. Halil Erbiş
Prof. Dr. Halil Erbiş
Department of General Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Ayten Kadanalı
Prof. Dr. Ayten Kadanalı
Head of Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
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Prof. Dr. Okay Abacı
Prof. Dr. Okay Abacı
Head of Department of Cardiology
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Prof. Dr. Melda Bozluolcay
Prof. Dr. Melda Bozluolcay
Department of Neurology
Research Areas
  • Stroke
  • neurodegenerative diseases
  • dementia
  • cognitive disorders
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Extensive experience at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Focuses on patient-oriented, holistic approaches to dementia and vascular brain diseases.
Asst. Prof. Sultan Turan Eroğlu
Asst. Prof. Sultan Turan Eroğlu
Head of Department of Psychiatry
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Prof. Dr. Erol Kısmet
Prof. Dr. Erol Kısmet
Department of Pediatrics
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Prof. Dr. Şölen Himmetoğlu
Prof. Dr. Şölen Himmetoğlu
Head of Department of Medical Biochemistry
Research Areas
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cancer
  • Kidney Failure Biomarkers
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Completed MSc and PhD at I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Advanced through the ranks of Associate Professor in Clinical Biochemistry and Professor in Medical Biochemistry.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Belce
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Belce
Department of Medical Biochemistry
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Prof. Dr. Özkan Onuk
Prof. Dr. Özkan Onuk
Department of Urology
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Prof. Dr. Mustafa HASBAHÇECİ
Prof. Dr. Mustafa HASBAHÇECİ
General Surgery
Research Areas
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Medical Writing
  • Mentorship
  • Scientific Publishing
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Graduated from Hacettepe University (1995). Completed residency at Hacettepe (2001). Earned Associate Professorship in 2015 and Professorship in 2020. Joined Biruni University Faculty of Medicine in 2024.
Prof. Dr. Erdinç Eroğlu
Prof. Dr. Erdinç Eroğlu
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
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Assoc. Prof. Muhammed Bayram
Assoc. Prof. Muhammed Bayram
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Research Areas
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Valve Repair
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Diabetic Foot
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I graduated from medical school in 2007, became a Cardiovascular Surgery specialist in 2013, and was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2024. I am particularly interested in aortic diseases, hybrid vascular treatments, and minimally invasive and endoscopic cardiac surgery. I am a member of the Scientific Board for domestic medical device development through the Health Institutes of Türkiye (TÜSEB). I also serve as a member of the Executive Board of the Aortic Diseases Working Group of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. My main areas of interest include minimally invasive and hybrid surgery. I aim to conduct multidisciplinary and multicenter studies and to produce high-quality scientific research.
Prof. Dr. İlker Kahramanoğlu
Prof. Dr. İlker Kahramanoğlu
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research Areas
  • Gynecological cancers (ovarian, endometrial, cervical)
  • HPV
  • endometriosis
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Surgeon specializing in Gynecologic Oncology. Focuses on maximal cytoreduction for advanced/recurrent diseases, complex pelvic surgery, and minimally invasive approaches. Collaborates with European gynecologic oncology societies.
Asst. Prof. Gültekin Akyol
Asst. Prof. Gültekin Akyol
Head of Department of Emergency Medicine and First Aid
Research Areas
  • Trauma management,
  • pediatric emergencies
  • medical education
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Completed residency at Akdeniz University. Head of the Emergency Medicine Department. Focuses on triage systems and critical care.
Asst. Prof. Alp Batuhan Öztürk
Asst. Prof. Alp Batuhan Öztürk
Department of Emergency Medicine and First Aid
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Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Alper Öztürk
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Alper Öztürk
Department of General Surgery
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Asst. Prof. Hazel Çağın Kuzey
Asst. Prof. Hazel Çağın Kuzey
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Prof. Dr. Aytuğ Altundağ
Prof. Dr. Aytuğ Altundağ
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
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Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Öztürk
Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan Öztürk
Head of Department of Internal Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren
Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren
Department of Internal Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Ali Hakan Kaya
Prof. Dr. Ali Hakan Kaya
Department of Internal Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Aylin Kılıç
Prof. Dr. Aylin Kılıç
Department of Ophthalmology
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Prof. Dr. Enrico Borelli
Prof. Dr. Enrico Borelli
Department of Ophthalmology
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Assoc. Prof. Suna Koç
Assoc. Prof. Suna Koç
Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
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Prof. Dr. Abdulilah Ece
Prof. Dr. Abdulilah Ece
Department of Medical Biochemistry
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Prof. Dr. Aytül Çorbacıoğlu Esmer*
Prof. Dr. Aytül Çorbacıoğlu Esmer*
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Asst. Prof. Ertan Emek
Asst. Prof. Ertan Emek
Department of General Surgery
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Prof. Dr. Enbiya Aksakal
Prof. Dr. Enbiya Aksakal
Department of Cardiology
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Assoc. Prof. Huri Demirci
Assoc. Prof. Huri Demirci
Department of Medical Biochemistry
Research Areas
  • Enzyme technologies
  • translational biomedical research
  • regenerative medicine
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Extensive international experience (Belgium, UK). h-index of 18 with over 100 publications. Focuses on oxidative stress and molecular biomarkers.
Prof. Dr. Şevket Görgülü
Prof. Dr. Şevket Görgülü
Department of Cardiology
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Assoc. Prof. Alihan Oral
Assoc. Prof. Alihan Oral
Department of Internal Medicine
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Prof. Dr. İlker Tolga Özgen
Prof. Dr. İlker Tolga Özgen
Department of Pediatrics
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Prof. Dr. Sinem İliaz
Prof. Dr. Sinem İliaz
Head of Department of Pulmonology
Research Areas
  • Sleep Apnea Syndrome
  • Interstitial Lung Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Lung Cancer
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Sinem (Karaosman) İliaz, a graduate of Vefa Anatolian High School, graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English program) in 2007 as the second-ranked student of her class. She completed her specialization in Chest Diseases in 2013 at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases. After completing her compulsory service at Yedikule Chest Diseases Hospital, she worked respectively at Koç University Hospital, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, and since 2023 at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine as a Chest Diseases Specialist. She received the title of Associate Professor in 2017 and Professor in 2023. She had an observership in bronchoscopy at Heidelberg University. She holds the “Turkish Thoracic Society Proficiency Certificate” and the “European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (HERMES)” and also has certifications in Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Smoking Cessation Counseling.
Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Koçaş
Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Koçaş
Department of Cardiology
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Asst. Prof. Emrah Özdemir
Asst. Prof. Emrah Özdemir
Department of Cardiology
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Assoc. Prof. Emre Salabaş*
Assoc. Prof. Emre Salabaş*
Department of Urology
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Asst. Prof. Elif Cömert Özer
Asst. Prof. Elif Cömert Özer
Head of Department of Dermatology and Venereology
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Prof. Dr. Nazlı Ece Güngör
Prof. Dr. Nazlı Ece Güngör
Head of Department of Histology and Embryology
Research Areas
  • Male Reproductive System
  • Blood-Testis Barrier
  • Microfluidics
  • Endometriosis Organoid Model
  • Prenatal Stress and Synaptogenesis
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He serves as the Head of the Department of Histology and Embryology at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his PhD at Rockefeller University and has worked at leading international research centers throughout his academic career. In this context, he conducted research as a visiting scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He was awarded the 2024 TÜBA GEBİP (Young Scientist Award Program) Award in recognition of his scientific achievements. He also serves as a member of the TÜBA Young Academy Executive Board and actively contributes to initiatives supporting young scientists. His research primarily focuses on cell biology, reproductive biology, and tissue development, and he has taken part as both a principal investigator and researcher in national and international projects.
Assoc. Prof. Gül İpek Gündoğan
Assoc. Prof. Gül İpek Gündoğan
Department of Histology and Embryology
Research Areas
  • Cell culture
  • molecular toxicology
  • dermatocosmetics
  • wound healing
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All degrees from Istanbul University. Focuses on oxidative stress, cellular response mechanisms, and the effects of bioactive plant extracts on cellular proliferation and apoptosis.
Asst. Prof. Sibel Demirci Delipınar
Asst. Prof. Sibel Demirci Delipınar
Department of Histology and Embryology
Research Areas
  • Reproductive biology
  • PCOS, nephropathy
  • electron microscopy
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PhD from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. Researches miR-21 and mTOR relationships in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome models.
Asst. Prof. Yunus Emre Akpınar
Asst. Prof. Yunus Emre Akpınar
Department of Radiology
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Asst. Dr. Cavit Abdullah
Asst. Dr. Cavit Abdullah
Department of Radiology
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Prof. Dr. Gabriele Krombach
Prof. Dr. Gabriele Krombach
Department of Radiology
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Assoc. Prof. Aysel Taktak
Assoc. Prof. Aysel Taktak
Department of Pediatrics
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Asst. Prof. Sena Yenel
Asst. Prof. Sena Yenel
Department of Psychiatry
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Dr. Marco Falcone
Dr. Marco Falcone
Adjunct Professor, Department of Urology
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Asst. Prof. Fatih Can Türk
Asst. Prof. Fatih Can Türk
Department of Medical Pharmacology
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Asst. Prof. Ayfer Altınok
Asst. Prof. Ayfer Altınok
Department of Medical Pharmacology
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Lect. Aslıhan Şeyda Doğan
Lect. Aslıhan Şeyda Doğan
Department of Medical Pharmacology
Research Areas
  • In vivo models
  • toxicology
  • pharmacokinetics
  • antidiabetic drug candidates
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Graduated from Istanbul University (Molecular Biology). PhD in Pharmacology (2026). Specializes in pharmacological and toxicological animal models.
Prof. Dr. Erdinç Tunç
Prof. Dr. Erdinç Tunç
Head of Department of Anatomy
Research Areas
  • Neuroanatomy
  • Neurodegeneration
  • Immunohistochemistry
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Graduated and earned PhD from Gazi University. Currently researching Parkinson's disease and the Hippocampus.
Assoc. Prof. Emine Petekkaya
Assoc. Prof. Emine Petekkaya
Department of Anatomy
Research Areas
  • Neuroscience
  • facial expression analysis
  • voice studies
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Specialist in neuro-anatomical analysis and biometric assessments.
Asst. Prof. Tarık Mecit
Asst. Prof. Tarık Mecit
Department of Physiology
Research Areas
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Wound Healing
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
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Focuses on oxidative stress, inflammation, and DNA damage. Developed a patented innovative device for real-time physiological data collection in experimental animals.
Asst. Prof. Çiğdem Gözde Aslan
Asst. Prof. Çiğdem Gözde Aslan
Department of Medical Biochemistry
Research Areas
  • Chronic and Metabolic Diseases
  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Clinical Diagnostic Approaches
  • Inflammatory Response Mechanisms
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Eğitimini Ege Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Tıbbi Biyokimya AD’da tamamlamıştır. 2022 yılından bu yana Biruni Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Tıbbi Biyokimya AD’da Doktor Öğretim Üyesi olarak görev yapmaktadır. Araştırmaları; endokrin ve metabolik hastalıklar, moleküler biyokimya ve biyobelirteçler üzerine yoğunlaşmaktadır. Doktora süresince, ülkemizin ihtiyaç duyduğu alanlar doğrultusunda belirlenen öncelikli tematik alanlardan biri olan metabolik ve kronik hastalıklar kapsamında YÖK 100/2000 bursunu kazanmış olup, halen multidisipliner klinik çalışmalarını sürdürmektedir.
Asst. Prof. Mustafa Muhlis Alparslan
Asst. Prof. Mustafa Muhlis Alparslan
Department of Medical Biochemistry
Research Areas
  • Enzyme Inhibitors and Drug Design (especially coumarin derivatives)
  • Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Mechanisms
  • Clinical Biochemical Biomarkers and Early Diagnosis Strategies
  • Hemoglobinopathies and Molecular Genetic Analyses
  • Cell Culture Applications and In Vitro Model Systems
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As an Assistant Professor working in the field of Medical Biochemistry, I aim to build a bridge between basic sciences and clinical practice. Following my chemistry-based education, I specialized in biochemistry and medical biochemistry, developing an interdisciplinary perspective. My research focuses particularly on enzyme inhibitors, oxidative stress, biomarkers, and molecular mechanisms. My studies on coumarin derivatives and glutathione S-transferase enzymes have been published in the international literature. I am also interested in translational fields such as genetics, hemoglobinopathies, and biosensors. In my teaching activities, I aim to integrate biochemical knowledge into clinical practice by delivering both theoretical and practical courses to medical students. At the same time, I actively contribute to educational processes by undertaking administrative roles such as coordination. I support my scientific work through national and international projects, focusing on developing new biomarkers and diagnostic methods. I continue my academic work as a researcher who is open to multidisciplinary collaborations and prioritizes research productivity and scientific thinking.
Asst. Prof. Pervin Avcı
Asst. Prof. Pervin Avcı
Department of Medical Microbiology
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Asst. Prof. Koray Koçhan
Asst. Prof. Koray Koçhan
Department of Internal Medicine
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Asst. Prof. Yağmur Ekenoğlu Merdan
Asst. Prof. Yağmur Ekenoğlu Merdan
Department of Medical Microbiology
Research Areas
  • Clinical microbiology
  • Antifungal resistance
  • Biofilm
  • immune response
  • bibliometrics
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PhD from Çukurova University. Researches multidrug-resistant fungal pathogens, macrophage activation, and cytokine profiles. Conducts both experimental and bibliometric studies.
Asst. Prof. Zeynep Güngördü Dalar
Asst. Prof. Zeynep Güngördü Dalar
Zeynep Güngördü Dalar
Research Areas
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • biofilm infections
  • diagnostic microbiology
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PhD from Cerrahpaşa (2022). Combines extensive clinical laboratory management experience with academic research on antimicrobial resistance.
Asst. Prof. Özlem Öztürk
Asst. Prof. Özlem Öztürk
Department of Anatomy
Research Areas
  • Brain damage in neurodegenerative/autoimmune diseases
  • radiological anatomy
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Research focuses on anatomical changes during disease progression.
Asst. Prof. Tuğba Elgün
Asst. Prof. Tuğba Elgün
Department of Medical Biology
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  • Photodynamic therapy,
  • prenatal diagnosis
  • cancer biology
  • cell death pathways
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PhD from Health Sciences University. Specialized in fetal Rh-D typing using cff-DNA. Former clinical research specialist at Novartis.
Assoc. Prof. Tuluhan Yunus Emre*
Assoc. Prof. Tuluhan Yunus Emre*
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
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Assoc. Prof. Ayhan Yaman
Assoc. Prof. Ayhan Yaman
Department of Pediatrics
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Asst. Prof. Ömer Doğru
Asst. Prof. Ömer Doğru
Department of Pediatrics
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Asst. Prof. Şafak Sayar
Asst. Prof. Şafak Sayar
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
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Prof. Dr. Christian Heiss
Prof. Dr. Christian Heiss
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
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Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Çınar
Assoc. Prof. Çiğdem Çınar
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Asst. Prof. Gökçe Erdemir Cilasun
Asst. Prof. Gökçe Erdemir Cilasun
Gökçe Erdemir Cilasun
Research Areas
  • Circulating Tumor Cells
  • Cancer Biology
  • Toxicity Studies
  • Biosensors
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Holds a BSc (2013), MSc (2016) in Biology, and a PhD (2023) in Molecular Medicine from Istanbul University. Holds minor certifications in Molecular Biology & Genetics and Laboratory Animal Science.
Asst. Prof. Pınar Acar
Asst. Prof. Pınar Acar
Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
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Asst. Prof. Fulya Özkal Molla*
Asst. Prof. Fulya Özkal Molla*
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Asst. Prof. Taner Molla
Asst. Prof. Taner Molla
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Asst. Prof. Begüm Güneş
Asst. Prof. Begüm Güneş
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
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Asst. Prof. Ömer Mert
Asst. Prof. Ömer Mert
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Res. Asst. Dr. Erdoğan Mete Yalçın
Department of Urology
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Asst. Prof. Ece Gültekin
Asst. Prof. Ece Gültekin
Department of Pediatrics
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Asst. Prof. İsmail Yıldız*
Asst. Prof. İsmail Yıldız*
Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation
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Prof. Dr. Muhammed Fatih Evcimik
Prof. Dr. Muhammed Fatih Evcimik
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Asst. Prof. Banu Erkalma
Asst. Prof. Banu Erkalma
Department of Internal Medicine
Research Areas
  • Kidney transplant
  • hemodialysis
  • proteinuria
  • glomerulonephritis
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Specialized in Nephrology at Cerrahpaşa. Member of Turkish and European Nephrology Societies (TSN, ERA).
Assoc. Prof. Suat Batar
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
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Asst. Prof. Gkioukxel Saritzali
Asst. Prof. Gkioukxel Saritzali
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
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Asst. Prof. Nazire Bağatır
Asst. Prof. Nazire Bağatır
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Asst. Prof. Abdullah Sert
Asst. Prof. Abdullah Sert
Department of Pediatrics
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Asst. Prof. Emir Nekay
Asst. Prof. Emir Nekay
Department of General Surgery
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Assoc. Prof. Meryem Keçeli
Assoc. Prof. Meryem Keçeli
Department of Pediatrics
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Asst. Prof. Fikret Başkan
Asst. Prof. Fikret Başkan
Department of Neurosurgery
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Asst. Prof. Özcan Çıklatekerlio
Asst. Prof. Özcan Çıklatekerlio
Department of Neurosurgery
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Res. Asst. Dr. Berkay Kef
Department of Neurosurgery
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Asst. Prof. Mehmet Paşaoğlu
Asst. Prof. Mehmet Paşaoğlu
Department of Pediatric Surgery
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Res. Asst. Dr. Enfalcan Sezer
Res. Asst. Dr. Enfalcan Sezer
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
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Res. Asst. Dr. Alp Nacitarhan
Res. Asst. Dr. Alp Nacitarhan
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
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Res. Asst. Zeynep Rana Yıldız
Res. Asst. Zeynep Rana Yıldız
Department of Dermatology and Venereology
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Res. Asst. Dr. Mustafa Boz
Res. Asst. Dr. Mustafa Boz
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Asst. Dr. Atahan Eser
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Res. Asst. Gökçe Geçit
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Asst. Dr. Ozan Fırat GEZEN
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Asst. Dr. Bensu SATILMIŞ
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Asst. Prof. İlhami Demirel
Asst. Prof. İlhami Demirel
Department of Emergency Medicine and First Aid
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Asst. Dr. Samet ÇAKIR
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Asst. Dr. Ömer GÜNEŞ
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Clinical Partnerships

Under its Clinical Partnerships framework, the Biruni University Faculty of Medicine collaborates with leading hospitals, healthcare providers, and professional organizations to support high-quality clinical education, applied research, and patient-centered training. Through these strategic partnerships, medical students gain access to diverse clinical settings for practical internships, integrated care experiences, and multidisciplinary practice. These collaborations reinforce the faculty’s commitment to bridging academic excellence with real-world healthcare delivery, empowering future physicians to develop clinical competence, ethical practice, and community engagement.

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Derya Deniz Paydaş
Derya Deniz Paydaş
Graduated Department / Program: English Medicine

Year of Graduation: 2025

Current Institution / Position: General Practitioner, Emergency Department, Pendik State Hospital

Notable Achievement or Career Highlight:
During her six-year medical education, she completed internships in two different countries and also undertook voluntary internships at major public hospitals in Türkiye. She graduated as the second-ranked student in her department.

Inspirational Message to Students:
It is important not to study solely with anxiety about the future or the Medical Specialty Exam (TUS). Every sentence learned in class becomes part of the profession, and one day it may save someone’s life.

Contact Information:
E-mail: deryadenizpaydas@gmail.com