Research theme 01 / 06

Oncology

From the neural niche of pancreatic tumours to organoid models and translational trials: how ACU groups study why cancers progress and resist treatment.

1group
9researchers
5facilities

Theme lead Prof. Güralp Onur Ceyhan

About this theme

Cancer research at Acıbadem University runs from the bench to the clinic. The Pancreatic Cancer Research Center (PANKAM) studies how nerves and cancer cells interact and how that knowledge can be turned into better treatments; organoid-based research and the biobank give groups patient-derived models to work with; and the School of Medicine's clinical departments carry findings into trials.

The theme draws on the Basic Research Laboratories (cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy), the Electron Microscopy Laboratory and the ACU-DEHAM animal facility, and connects to the Molecular Biology and Genetics department's seminar programme.

Groups & labs 1

All groups

Research group PANKAM — Pancreatic Cancer Research Center
Exploring how nerves and cancer cells interact in pancreatic cancer, and turning that knowledge into better treatments.

Led by Prof. Güralp Onur Ceyhan

People 9

Researcher A–Z

Facilities 5

Research capacity

Core facilities

EM laboratory

FEG-SEM and 120 kV TEM imaging down to 1 nm, with EDS elemental analysis and correlative MAPS imaging.
Access terms : Electron Microscopy Laboratory
Core facilities

Research laboratories

Fifteen laboratories from cell culture and molecular biology to nanobiotechnology and medical-device testing, run through ACUTAB.
Access terms : Basic Research Laboratories
Clinical research infrastructure

ACU-DEHAM

An AAALAC-accredited animal facility of about 700 m² with five research laboratories, breeding and full veterinary care.
Access terms : ACU-DEHAM — Experimental Animals Application and Research Center
Biobank & data resources

Biobank

DNA and RNA isolation, sample processing and biobanking services for clinical and rare-disease research.
Access terms : Biobank Unit
Application & research centres

Transplantation Center

Basic and applied research in tissue and organ transplantation, built on the Acıbadem Healthcare Group's transplantation centre.
Access terms : Organ Transplantation Research and Practice Center