With the support of the Üsküdar University Health, Culture and Sports Department (SKS), the Molecular Biology and Genetics Club organized the “5th Molecular Biology and Genetics Days” event within the scope of the ÜNİDES program affiliated with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. At the two-day congress, leading figures in the sector, as in previous years, came together to share their experiences, ideas, and future visions. Students showed keen interest in the congress. Within the scope of the event, Rector's Advisor Prof. Dr. Muhsin Konuk pointed out that with the development of computer technologies, information production and sharing have accelerated greatly. Konuk also underlined that information doubles every 20-22 months, emphasizing that this century is the age of life sciences.
The congress held at Üsküdar University Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall attracted great interest.
Prof. Dr. Muhsin Konuk: “This century is the age of life sciences”
Rector's Advisor Prof. Dr. Muhsin Konuk, who delivered the opening speech of the event, pointed out that with the development of computer technologies, information production and sharing have accelerated greatly. Konuk stated; “Today we are gathered here for the 5th Molecular Biology and Genetics Days. In fact, we are holding the 13th of these events. We first started in 2013, together with the Bioengineering department. As you know, this century is the age of biology, or more broadly, life sciences. With the development of computer technologies, information production and sharing have accelerated greatly. In our field, information doubles every 20-22 months. Therefore, closely following global developments and staying up-to-date is now a necessity. In recent years, not only classical biology but also hybrid fields have begun to emerge. For example, bioinformatics, pharmacogenetics, nutrigenetics. The fundamental knowledge you gain at university is just a beginning. You can decide which area to specialize in through events like these.”
Expert names in their fields met with students
On the first day of the congress, which attracted great interest, expert names in their fields met with students. In this context:
- Bezmialem Vakıf University Asst. Prof. Onur Emre Onat presented “Genomic Perspective on Metabolic Diseases in the Turkish Population”;
- Üsküdar University Lecturer Dr. Cihan Taştan presented “Genetic Traces: Immune Responses, Microgravity, Macro Responses”;
- Marmara University Prof. Dr. Özlem Bingöl Özakpınar presented “Exosome Biochemistry and Therapeutic Applications”;
- Istanbul Technical University faculty member Prof. Dr. Zeynep Petek Çakar presented “Obtaining Stress-Resistant Yeasts with Reverse Metabolic Engineering: A Systems Biology Approach”;
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Dr. Azra Kocaarslan presented a presentation titled “Macromolecular Design for Biomedical Applications”.
On the last day of the congress:
- Institute of Life Sciences and Biotechnology Dr. Şükrü Anıl Doğan presented “The Role of Mitochondria in Diseases”;
- Vision Biotechnology Engin Narinç presented “There's One More Chance”;
- Genetic Specialist Büşra T. Kazan presented “Revolution in the Womb with Biotechnology: Epigenetics, Genetic Tests and Unborn Generations”;
- Marmara University faculty member Prof. Dr. Tunç Akkoç presented “Cellular Therapies and Immunomodulation”;
- Allerox Health Technologies Lecturer Sena Onuk presented a presentation titled “Entrepreneurship in Health Technologies”.
Attracted great interest on both days
As in previous years, leading figures in the sector came together this year to share their experiences, ideas, and future visions. The two-day congress concluded with a group photo session after the presentation of certificates of appreciation.
