"Industry Cooperation" protocol signed with Memorial Health Group

An "Industry Cooperation" protocol was signed between Üsküdar University and Memorial Health Group. It was emphasized that the existing cooperation will be further strengthened with the signed protocol. President of Üsküdar University Rector Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan pointed out that this cooperation will make significant contributions to both sides. CEO of Memorial Health Group Bora Uludüz stated that they are working to make Türkiye a global power. Uludüz stated that "This protocol is the first step; however, I am sure it will go much further from now on. We want to grow and increase our investments in this area."

President of Üsküdar University Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Nazife Güngör, Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Haydar Sur, Üsküdar University Faculty of Dentistry Dean Prof. Ziver Ergün Yücel, Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Head of the Department of Internal Medical Sciences Prof. Tayfun Uzbay, Üsküdar University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Software Engineering Department Head Prof. Türker Tekin Ergüzel, Üsküdar University R&D and Innovation Policies Director Assoc. Prof. Müge Ensari Özay, TRGENMER Director Asst. Prof. Cihan Taştan, Prof. Sevim Işık from Üsküdar University Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English), Secretary General Selçuk Uysaler, Memorial Health Group CEO Bora Uludüz, Memorial Medical Editorial Board Group Director Dr. Hakan Taşlı, Memorial Clinical Research Group Manager Güner Yaman participated.

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan: "These studies are very important to achieve new goals"

President of Üsküdar University Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan emphasized that this cooperation will make significant contributions to both sides. Tarhan stated that "It is exciting to work with the Memorial in the field of R&D. An infrastructure is required to conduct a Phase 1 study. These studies are very important for new studies in the world to achieve new goals. Our goal is not to compete with someone in Türkiye, and it is important that it is a global competition. I think that our cooperation will make a significant contribution to both sides. Therefore, we thought that it would be beneficial for us to take a step as a university. Hopefully, it will be a good start."

Prof. Nazife Güngör: "These protocols are partnerships that will turn into concrete studies"

Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Nazife Güngör drew attention to the need to support studies that will contribute to science. Güngör stated that "I think that very good things will come out with this protocol. These protocols are partnerships that will always turn into concrete works. While these institutions will serve the society on the one hand, they will also leave their mark on the world with their valuable scientific outputs. On the one hand, we are scientists, so we need to do all kinds of studies that will contribute to science on as wide a platform as possible and with concrete participation as much as possible."

Bora Uludüz: "Our goal is to make Türkiye a global power"

CEO of Memorial Healthcare Group Bora Uludüz expressed that they are working to make Türkiye a global power. Uludüz stated that "This protocol is the first step; however, I am sure it will go much further from now on. We want to grow and increase our investments in this area. Our goal is not to compete in Türkiye, but beyond that, to make Türkiye a global power. We are very fortunate in this regard because Türkiye has a few features that stand out. The fact that the population is very dense and very diverse. This is a great power in our hands. On the other hand, having a very strong physician staff on the medical side and having a very strong infrastructure on the academic side are great opportunities. Therefore, we think that we can do great things by using them. In other words, we see that there are very serious opportunities in both clinical research and genetics. Growing is the financial side of the business, which is also important; however, there is an issue that we care much more about, supporting science. The basis of our work is to provide health services, and we think that these studies are very valuable to produce better quality services for this health service to go better. It is a great chance for us."

Prof. Haydar Sur: "We knew that we were working with an excellent group"

Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Haydar Sur expressed his satisfaction with the cooperation. Sur stated that when bridges were built between us and Memorial and these affiliation studies were initiated, we knew that we were working with an excellent group while the work was still being carried out. In a short time, there was a union that was on solid ground..."

Assoc. Prof. Müge Ensari Özay: "This protocol will form the basis of multiple studies"

Üsküdar University R&D and Innovation Policies Director Assoc. Prof. Müge Ensari Özay expressed her happiness with the cooperation. Özay stated that "As the Üsküdar University BRAINPARK family, I am very happy that we are mediating such a cooperation. This protocol will form the basis of multiple studies that we will do as Memorial and Üsküdar University. Since June, we have been working hard to establish both clinical trials and laboratories. There are studies that our other teachers want to do in many different fields. We talked about the possibility of a new project on addiction..."

Prof. Tayfun Uzbay: "We have always prioritized science and innovation"

Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine, Head of the Department of Internal Medical Sciences, Prof. Tayfun Uzbay drew attention to the importance given to innovation. Uzbay stated that "Üsküdar University is a university that is 10 years old. During this 10-year period, we have continuously prioritized science and innovation. They thought of reducing traffic by building a subway in New York. None of those who thought of it had traveled on the subway before, but the firt steps were taken, and today there is a New York subway, and it serves there. The important thing is to think, broaden your horizon and keep your goals bigger. Then, take the necessary steps. Once you have taken a step, the rest will follow. A very good step has been taken today."

The protocol signing ceremony ended with a group photo shoot after the signatures were signed.

 

Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)