Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan was presented with the “Outstanding Achievement and Honor Award in Social Consciousness and Psychiatry” by the Anadolu Unifying Industrialists and Businessmen Association (ASİAD).
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, drawing attention to autism awareness, emphasized that there is an unstoppable rise of autism in the world. Tarhan stated, “New methods have been developed in the diagnosis of autism. It has been understood that some genes in their brains do not function well, and there are serious studies on gene therapies for those genes. As a university, we have also started important studies in this field in Turkey."
At the award ceremony organized by the Anadolu Unifying Industrialists and Businessmen Association (ASİAD), which brought together leading figures from the business world and supported autism awareness, Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan was presented with the “Outstanding Achievement and Honor Award in Social Consciousness and Psychiatry”.
At the ceremony held at İstanbul Çavuşbaşı Kasrı Beykoz, which brought together important figures from the protocol, Tarhan received his award from Ahmet Selim Köroğlu, Chief Advisor to the President of the Republic of Turkey.
Outstanding Achievement and Honor Award in Social Consciousness and Psychiatry: Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan
Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan left his mark on the night with the “Academician Most Exemplary to Society and Most Beneficial to His Homeland” award, drawing attention to autism awareness in his speech. Prof. Dr. Tarhan stated the following:
Autism has an unstoppable rise in the world…
Expressing his gratitude for the award presentation, Tarhan said, “It is very valuable that importance is given to autism awareness. Currently, there is an unstoppable rise of autism in the world. It is known as a neurodevelopmental disorder. New methods have been developed in the diagnosis of autism. It has been understood that some genes in their brains do not function well, and there are serious studies on gene therapies for those genes. As a university, we have started important studies in this field in Turkey, particularly in neurogenetic studies."
There is learned autism…
Stating that they have great hopes for related treatments with the increase in autism, Prof. Dr. Tarhan said, "Perhaps in the next ten years, great lights will shine in treatments related to the increase in autism; we expect great news. We are hopeful. In autism, we also observe this: there is learned autism. Apart from congenital genetic autism, in some people who are overly exposed to computers and social media, very serious autistic findings, which we call atypical autism, emerge. They are very intelligent, they have islands of genius in their brains, but they cannot manage social contact. They cannot succeed in social relationships. Such autistic cases are increasing. This is a global problem, and in this situation, studies related to awareness are very valuable.”
ASİAD President Yücel Yalçınkaya Drew Attention to Autism Awareness
ASİAD President Yücel Yalçınkaya made statements about this special night, which was attended by representatives from the business, art, sports, and political worlds, as well as foreign state representatives. Yalçınkaya emphasized that the night not only celebrated achievements but also drew attention to autism awareness.
The traditional ASİAD Business World Awards were held this year with great enthusiasm and excitement.