Education and Specialization
Undergraduate: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – 2000
Medical Specialty (Internal Medicine): Akdeniz University – 2005
Subspecialty (Rheumatology): Akdeniz University – 2010
Experience
Research Assistant: Akdeniz University (2000–2005)
Specialist: Akdeniz University (2005–2010)
Assistant Professor: Akdeniz University (2010–2012)
Associate Professor: Akdeniz University (2012–2014)
Visiting Researcher: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (2014–2015)
Associate Professor: Akdeniz University (2015–2016)
Associate Professor: Akdeniz Health Foundation Yaşam Hospital (2017–2021)
Professional Memberships
Turkish Society for Rheumatology
Antalya Medical Chamber
Courses and Certifications / Research Projects
“Natural Killer Cell Toxicity in Patients Receiving Anti-TNF Therapy” — Supported by the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Education.
“Evaluation of Notch Signaling in Peripheral Lymphocytes and Salivary Glands of Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome” — Supported by the Akdeniz University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit.
“Relationship Between Chronic Fatigue, Sleep Patterns, and Melatonin Levels in Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome” — Thesis project supported by Akdeniz University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit.
“Detection and Verification of β1i Deficiency in Sjögren’s Syndrome” — Supported by TÜBİTAK and the Turkish Society for Rheumatology.
Participated Projects
“Evaluation of Atherogenic Risk Factors and Atherosclerosis Prevalence in Large and Small Vessel Vasculitis Compared to the Normal Population” — Akdeniz University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit.
“Ultrasound-Guided Intraarticular PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Applications: Effectiveness and Safety in Advanced Knee Osteoarthritis” — Akdeniz University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit.
“The Role of CD200 in Rheumatoid Arthritis Activation” — Akdeniz University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit.
“Association of IL23R Genes with Ankylosing Spondylitis in the Turkish Population” — Supported by the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Education.
“The Role of Growth Differentiation Factor (GDF)-15 and Transforming Growth Factor (TGF)-β in Pulmonary Fibrosis Development” — Akdeniz University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit (application submitted).