Science Award to Prof. Haydar Sur

Üsküdar University Advisor to the Minister of Health and Dean of Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Haydar Sur received the 'Science Award' within the scope of the 'XIII. İbrahim Şencan Gerontology Awards' for his scientific and academic contributions to the field of gerontology. Prof. Sur, known for his work in public health and health policies, was deemed worthy of the award for his contributions to healthy aging and his support for the interdisciplinary development of gerontology.

He undertook important duties in his academic career

Prof. Haydar Sur, who graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1986, completed his master's degree at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and his doctorate at Istanbul University Institute of Health Sciences. Sur, who received the title of Assoc. Prof. in 1998 and Prof. in 2003, undertook the founding deanship of Istanbul University Faculty of Health Sciences and Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine.

His work focuses on healthy aging and quality of life

Prof. Sur, whose scientific studies focus on public health, health systems and policies, quality in health services, and health promotion, also applies this expertise to the field of aging. Sur, who supports approaches aimed at extending healthy life expectancy and preserving the quality of life of older individuals, also contributes to efforts to strengthen the place of gerontology within the health system.

He supports an interdisciplinary approach in gerontology

Prof. Haydar Sur, emphasizing the importance of gerontologists being part of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, also contributed to the Winter Case School and Summer School programs organized by the İsmail Tufan Gerontology Foundation in 2026.

The Science Award received by Prof. Haydar Sur within the scope of the XIII. İbrahim Şencan Gerontology Awards highlighted his contributions to the development of gerontology, in addition to his work in public health and health policies.