Research themes
The areas where ACU researchers, groups and facilities work together.
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Oncology
From the neural niche of pancreatic tumours to organoid models and translational trials: how ACU groups study why cancers progress and resist treatment.
Theme lead
Prof. Güralp Onur Ceyhan
1 group
9 researchers
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Neuroscience
Epilepsy, autism and neurodegeneration, studied from genetic rat models and NMR metabolomics to functional near-infrared brain imaging.
Theme lead
Prof. Filiz Onat
1 group
27 researchers
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Biomaterials and regenerative medicine
Biosensors, functional materials, tissue engineering and medical-device testing, built on the Biomaterials Application and Research Center.
Theme lead
Assoc. Prof. Özgül Gök Özatay
2 groups
16 researchers
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Medical AI and health data science
Data science for diagnosis and prognosis: AI in radiology, brain–machine interfaces, clinical decision support and sensor data.
Theme lead
Dr. Sinem Burcu Erdoğan
2 groups
73 researchers
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Drug discovery and natural products
Candidate molecules, existing drugs and natural products: formulation, pharmacology, analytical chemistry and quality control in the Faculty of Pharmacy.
Theme lead
Prof. Günay Yetik Anacak
4 groups
22 researchers
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Rare diseases and genomics
Undiagnosed and rare diseases, orphan drugs and the genetics of neurological and autoinflammatory disease.
Theme lead
Prof. Eda Tahir Turanlı
4 groups
40 researchers