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NEWS FROM US

• Congratulations Evla!

  It is with great pride and joy that we congratulate Evla’s remarkable achievement at the International Conference on Metabolic and Protein Engineering, held between November 13 and November 15 in Frankfurt, Germany. Her successful presentation of our research project titled “Computational Identification of Promiscuous Biocatalysts for Synthesis of Biologically Important Compounds” is a testament to her dedication, intellect, and hard work.

  Participating in such a prestigious event and sharing our innovative ideas with an international audience of experts is no small feat. The field of metabolic and protein engineering is both complex and critical for scientific advancement, and our contributions are paving the way for groundbreaking developments. Our ability to computationally identify promiscuous biocatalysts—key tools for synthesizing biologically significant compounds—is not only impressive but also holds immense potential for the future of biotechnology and medicine.

  This milestone is a reflection of Evla’s unwavering commitment to excellence and her passion for scientific discovery. It is inspiring to see how her efforts are making an impact on such an important global platform. Her success serves as a reminder that determination, curiosity, and perseverance can lead to extraordinary accomplishments.

  Congratulations once again to Evla on this well-deserved recognition. May this be just one of many milestones in her journey of innovation and exploration. We eagerly look forward to seeing where Evla’s research and talents will take her next.

  

• Happy 2024!

  

• MSc Thesis Defense by Hande Abeş

  Our master student Hande Abeş defended her MSc thesis named “ALLOSTERIC MODIFICATION OF TRANSAMINASES USING EVOLUTIONARY FOOTPRINTS” successfully on 22 August 2023.

  

• PhD Thesis Defenses by Sezen Alsancak Koca & Yeşim Çamlısoy

  Our doctoral students Sezen Alsancak Koca & Yeşim Çamlısoy defended their PhD theses successfully on 15 June 2023.

  “ASYMMETRIC SYNTHESIS AND ORGANOCATALYST DESIGN” by Sezen Alsancak Koca.

  “DEVELOPMENT OF CINCHONA ALKALOIDS USING ASYMMETRIC SYNTHESIS” by Yeşim Çamlısoy.

  

  

  

• BIOTRANS 2023

  Two master students (Hande Abeş & Eylül Özge Dikmen) and two undergraduate students (Melisa Akbulut & Sidal Bulut) of our research group, and our supervisor Prof. Nihan Çelebi attended 16th International Symposium on Biocatalysis & Biotransformations on 25-29 June 2023, in La Rochelle, FRANCE. Our students presented their studies with two poster presentations.