History of the Department

The Department of Medical Biochemistry was established within the Faculty of Medicine in 1979. It currently operates with a staff comprising 5 Professors and 1 Associate Professor, providing education and instruction.

Heads of the Department

Prof. Dr. Sara BEYGU 1980-1986
Prof. Dr. Muhlise ALVUR 1986-1999
Prof. Dr. Cemil ÇELİK 1999-2004
Prof. Dr. Abdulkerim BEDİR 2004-2015
Prof. Dr. Ramazan AMANVERMEZ 2015-2021
Prof. Dr. Nermin KILIÇ 2021 - Present

The Theoretical Structure and Academic Objectives of the Department

Within our department, using the capabilities of modern science and technology, we aim to train high-quality students, assistants, scientists, and healthcare professionals in the field of Medical Biochemistry within the context of higher education. Additionally, we provide highquality routine Medical Biochemistry laboratory services within the scope of the Health Application and Research Center. We offer theoretical and practical education in Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry to students of the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the School of Health Services. As part of their rotations, we provide education to Medical Specialization students from the Departments of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Nuclear Medicine, Medical Microbiology, Medical Pharmacology, and Physiology, as well as Master's and Doctoral (PhD) students affiliated with our department at the Institute of Health Sciences.

In addition to these, our department is open to receiving intern students from both domestic and international sources who wish to participate in theoretical and practical studies to enhance their knowledge and skills in technology and science.

Several scientific research projects are currently underway in our department, and the research results are presented at national and international conferences and published in national and international journals.

Educational Activities

Undergraduate Program

Our faculty members offer the following courses to students:

 For Faculty of Medicine students in Turkish and English Medicine Programs (Semesters I, II, III, and IV):
o Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry
 For Faculty of Dentistry students:
o BIK–233 Biochemistry
 For Faculty of Health Sciences students:
o Biochemistry
 For School of Health Services, Associate Degree Program, Year I and II students:
o TLP–102 Basic Biochemistry
o TLP–104 Laboratory Equipment Usage and Maintenance
o TLP–201 Clinical Biochemistry
o ANP–106 Biochemistry

Postgraduate Programs

Since the establishment of our department, a total of 6 individuals have obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, 3 individuals have completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree, and 37 individuals have completed a specialization program, earning the title of "Specialist Dr." in the field of Medical Biochemistry. Currently, our department 1 master's students, and 3 individuals continuing their medical specialization education.

Here is a list of Research Assistants and their years of specialization education:

Dr. Nuran BOZKURT 1982-1986
Dr. Ülker DİNDAR 1982-1986
Dr. Selim BOZKURT 1984-1988
Dr. Altuğ ALKUŞ 1987-1991
Dr. Aynur DÜZGÜN 2005-2010
Dr. Hatice DÖRTOK 1991-1995
Dr. Şennur ASLAN 1995-1999
Dr. Müzeyyen AYDEMİR 1995-1999
Dr. Hüseyin YILMAZ 1996-2000
Dr. Serap ŞENEL 1997-2001
Dr. Gülden BAŞKOL 1997-2001
Dr. Müşerref BOSTANCI 1997-2001
Dr. Seval AKBAŞ 1999-2003
Dr. Birşen BİLGİCİ 2000-2005
Dr. Mehmet UYSAL 2001-2006
Dr. Zafer YURDAKUL 2001-2006
Dr. Özgür Korhan TUNÇEL 2001-2006
Dr. Dilek BEKER 2001-2006
Dr. Handan DAZKIR 2002-2006
Dr. Duygu EROL SUVACI 2002-2007
Dr. Z. Cansel ÖZMEN 2003-2009
Dr. Ali OKUYUCU 2003-2009
Dr. Rukiye NAR 2006-2011
Dr. Tülay ÖZDEMİR 2006-2011
Dr. Ayşegül BAHADIR 2007-2011
Dr. H. Şimal GÜRLER 2007-2012
Dr. Veli KILINÇ 2008-2013
Dr. Uğur DÜZ 2009-2014
Dr. Mesut KILIÇOĞLU 2009-2014
Dr. Yasemin SEZİKLİ 2009-2016
Dr. Dilek GÜL 2016-2021
Dr. Köksal ŞEREFLİ 2016-2021
Dr. Yeşim CİVİL ÜRKMEZ 2016-2022

The Department's Physical Facilities, Equipment, and Resources

1- Spectrophotometric Analysis
2- HPLC Analysis
o Fluorescence Detector
o UV Detector
o Electrochemical Detector
3- LC-MS, GC-MS Analysis
4- Capillary Electrophoresis
5- Gel Electrophoresis
6- Molecular Techniques
o PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
o Real-time PCR (qPCR)
o Nucleic Acid Isolation
7- Cell Culture Techniques
o Fibroblast Culture
o HepG2 Culture
o Hep2 Culture
o Lymphocyte Culture
8- Comet Assay (Single Cell Gel Electrophoresis)
9- Radioimmunoassay
10- ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
11- Gel Documentation
12- Isoelectric Focusing
13- Centrifugation (25,000xg)

Distinctive Features of the Department

In our department, we conduct not only routine examinations but also a wide array of specialized analyses and studies. These include Spectrophotometric Analyses, LC/MS, GC/MS (Tandem Gold Mass Spectrometry) Analyses, HPLC Analyses, Liquid Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, Gel Electrophoresis, Molecular Studies, Cell Culture Work, Comet Analysis, RIA (Radioimmunoassay), ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), Isoelectric Focusing, and centrifugation.

Future Plans for the Department

Our Medical Biochemistry laboratories are actively engaged in numerous scientific research projects within the scope of R&D. The results of these research initiatives are presented at scientific conferences and published as articles in relevant journals. In the spirit of multidisciplinary collaboration, several ongoing research projects are underway, and new projects are being devised. It is essential to establish a Molecular Pathology and Toxicology Laboratory to expand our capabilities further. The current location and layout of our department are not conducive to efficient workflow, occupational health, and safety. To address this, the Department is planning to redesign and relocate to the central medical biochemistry laboratory at the Health Application and Research Center, ensuring alignment with workplace safety and occupational health standards.