Research Groups
1) Head of Medicinal Plants Research Group: Asst. Prof. Ebru Özdemir Nath
In order to recognize Türkiye's natural riches and evaluate them medicinally; plant identification, ethnobotanical research, honey plants research studies, pollen analysis, plant morphology and anatomy, preparation of plant extracts to be used in different activity studies, active ingredient analysis, essential oil extraction of aromatic plants and essential oil analysis studies are carried out. Researchers are informed about the importance of determining the plant species, especially in studies on the activities of medicinal plants. Altınbaş University Faculty of Pharmacy Herbarium (HERA) was established to shed light on our research, which we set out with the idea "The first step of any biological and pharmacological research begins with identifying the right plant species." Plant identification is carried out in HERA. In addition, this research group studies medicinal and aromatic plants and informs both students and the public on this subject by organizing relevant training, seminars and conferences.
Researchers:
Asst. Prof. Ebru Özdemir Nath - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - ebru.ozdemir@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Fatma Tuba Gözet - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - fatma.gozet@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Behiye Şen - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - behiye.sen@altinbas.edu.tr
Rsc. Asst. Sefa Sönmez - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - sefa.sonmez@altinbas.edu.tr
Rsc. Asst. Diren Ergin - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - resist.ergin@altinbas.edu.tr
Lecturer Arkan Yashar Ezzulddin Barbar - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - arkan.barbar1@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Özge Selemeler – Altınbaş University - Faculty of Applied Sciences - ozge.secmeler@altinbas.edu.tr
Rsc. Asst. Irmak Alev – Altınbaş University – Faculty of Pharmacy – irmak.alev1@altinbas.edu.tr
Research Group Projects
Anatomical, karyological characteristics and antimicrobial activities of Pulicaria (Compositae) species distributed in Türkiye. Istanbul University BAP Project No: TSA-2018-29555.
Executive: M. Bahar Gürdal, Researcher: Ebru Özdemir Nath, Merve Bilgin. Project Start-Finish: 2018-2021.
Investigation of antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties of some plants from Balıkesir region. Istanbul University BAP Project No: TSA-2019-31201. Executive: Bozkurt Güzel, Ç. Researchers: Erbay, M.Ş., Hacıoğlu, M., Anıl, S., Oyardı, Ö., Özdemir Nath, E., Kültür, Ş. Project Start-Finish: 2019-2021
Pharmaceutical Botanical Research on Honey and Aromatic Plants of Ballıkayalar Valley (Gebze-Kocaeli). Altınbaş University BAP Project No: PB2020-ECZ-1. Manager: Ebru Özdemir Nath Researcher: Sefa Sönmez. Project Start-Finish: 21.01.2021-21.01.2022.
2) Head of Biological and Pharmacological Activity Research Group: Asst. Prof. Yasemin Yücel Yücel
Within the scope of DÜAGEM work area, biological, pharmacological and toxicological effect tests on raw materials and products produced/used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural and food industries originating from natural products are carried out under in vitro and in vivo conditions. Studies are carried out with the support of the university, public and industry stakeholders it operates and/or collaborates with.
Researchers:
Asst. Prof. Yasemin Yücel Yücel - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - yasemin.yucel@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Ebru Özdemir Nath - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - ebru.ozdemir@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Gaye Hafez - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - gaye.hafez@altinbas.edu.tr
Assoc. Prof. Nilay Aksoy - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - nilay.aksoy@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Mahmut Fırat Kenanoğlu - abudiak1987@gmail.com
Assoc. Prof. Gül İpek Gündoğan – gulipekgundogan@gmail.com
Rsc. Asst. Emine Şen - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy – emine.sen@altinbas.edu.tr
Rsc. Asst. Diren Ergin - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy – resist.ergin@altinbas.edu.tr
Lecturer Arkan Yashar Ezzulddin Barbar - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy – arkan.barbar1@altinbas.edu.tr
3) Head of Pharmaceutical Products Research Group: Asst. Prof. Member Genada Sinani
Work is planned to produce prototype products for new/original products/raw materials in different forms developed by DÜAGEM for different indications, to issue patents for them, and to use these patents in the industry.
Researchers:
Prof. Dr. Buket Aksu - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - buket.aksu@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Genada Sinani - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - genada.sinani@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Zeynep Ülker Demir - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - zeynep.ulkerdemir@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Fatma Tuba Gözet - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - fatma.gozet@altinbas.edu.tr
Lecturer Mohammed Zeyad Mohammed Kalayi - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - mohammed.kalayi1@altinbas.edu.tr
Rsc. Asst. Gizem Yeğen - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy - gizem.yegen@altinbas.edu.tr
Lecturer Arkan Yashar Ezzulddin Barbar - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy – arkan.barbar1@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst Prof. Yelda Komesli - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy – yelda.komesli@altinbas.edu.tr
Research Group Projects
Development of food supplements from Nigella sativa plant seed. Altinbas University, BAPK: PB2017 Spring-ECZ-1 – Project Manager: Asst. Prof. Kaan POLATOĞLU; Project Start – End: 20.10.2017-20.10.2018.
Advanced engineering and research of aerogels for environment and life sciences, COST CA18125: Cost Action AERoGELS, Researcher: Zeynep Ülker Demir, Project Start Completion: 2019-2023.
Preparation and characterization of tragacanth aerogels as drug delivery systems, Scientific Research project funded by Altınbaş University BAP Project no: PB2018-FALL-ECZ-5, Manager: Zeynep Ülker Demir, Researcher Genada Sinani, Project Start Completion: 2019-2020.
Quantitative Analysis of Phenolic Compounds in Sage and Hawthorn Capsules by HPLC-UV Method. Department of Innovation and Research Projects/Department of Research and University-Industry Cooperation. Executive: Fatma Tuba GÖZET, Researcher: Yelda KOMESLİ.
4) Head of Dentistry and Medical Applications Research Group: Assoc. Dr. Başak Bıyıkoğlu
Within the scope of DÜAGEM work area, biological, pharmacological and toxicological effect tests of materials used from natural products related to oral and dental health are carried out under in vitro and in vivo conditions, and research is developed with the support of collaborating universities, public and industry stakeholders. Studies are planned to produce prototype products, obtain patents for the new/original products/raw materials that DÜAGEM plans to develop regarding oral and dental health, and use these patents in the industry.
Researchers:
Prof. Dr. Hakkı Sunay - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Dentistry - hakki.sunday@altinbas.edu.tr
Assoc. Prof. Başak Bıyıkoğlu - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Dentistry - basak.biyikoglu@altinbas.edu.tr
Assoc. Prof. Gökser Çakar - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Dentistry - gokser.cakar@altinbas.edu.tr
Assoc. Prof. Burçin Akoğlu - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Dentistry - burcin.vanlioglu@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Hulki Caner Yeğin - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Dentistry - caner.yegin@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. İlknur Özenci - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Dentistry - ilknur.ozenci@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Yasemin Yücel Yücel - Altınbaş University - Faculty of Pharmacy – yasemin.yucel@altinbas.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Meltem Mert Eren - Altınbaş University – Faculty of Dentistry – meltem.mert@altinbas.edu.tr
Research Group Projects
Examination of the effects of different intracanal disinfection methods on Enterococcus faecalis. Altınbaş University, BAPK: PB2017-BAHAR-DIS-5 - (Project Manager: Prof. Dr. Hakkı Sunay, Project Assistant Researcher: Assist. Prof. Dr. Hulki Caner Yeğin, Assist. Prof. Dr. Cansu Vatansever; Project Start- End: 20.10.2017- 20.10.2018)
Evaluation of Vitamin D and Cathelicidin LL-37 Levels and Clinical Parameters in Chronic Periodontitis Patients. Altınbaş University, BAPK: PB2017-BAHAR-DIS-7- (Project Manager: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Başak Bıyıkoğlu, Project Assistant Researcher: Prof. Dr. Gökser Çakar, Prof. Dr. Şebnem Dirikan İpçi; Project Start-End: 20.10. 2017- 20.10.2018)