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Ferhat Ozturk, Ph.D.

Ferhat Ozturk, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of HONEY Pathway and Associate Professor of Instruction at The University of Texas at San Antonio

  • Education

    • Samsun Anadolu IHL

      1992 - 1999
      High School Science

    • University of Nevada, Reno

      2003 - 2007
      PhD Cell and Molecular Biology

      Activities and Societies: • Phi Beta Delta Honor Society • Human Outreach Coordinator of International-Club (I-Club) of UNR. 2004-2005 Assisted in laboratory and equipment maintenancePrepared reagents, conducted experiments, and reported test results following standard procedures and supervisor instructions Prepared SOPs for research lab with supervisor’s review and approval

    • Fatih University

      1999 - 2003
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology, General

      Summa Cum Laude

    • University of Nebraska Medical Center

      2009 - 2013
      Postdoctorate Bioinformatics

      Activities and Societies: Sigma-Xi Honor Society American Society of Cell and Gene Therapy (ASGCT) Outstanding Achievement Award, University of Nebraska Medical Center During postdoctoral fellowship, I was privileged to work with Dr. Ali Nawshad of UNMC on two major projects in the fields of cell signaling and bioinformatics during palate development. Previously, it had been shown that Transforming Growth Factor (TGF)-β3 signaling plays a crucial role in palatogenesis and regulated various cellular functions through the orchestration of its downstream molecules. Our results showed that TGFβ3 induced the highest level of mesenchymal cell proliferation and… Show more During postdoctoral fellowship, I was privileged to work with Dr. Ali Nawshad of UNMC on two major projects in the fields of cell signaling and bioinformatics during palate development. Previously, it had been shown that Transforming Growth Factor (TGF)-β3 signaling plays a crucial role in palatogenesis and regulated various cellular functions through the orchestration of its downstream molecules. Our results showed that TGFβ3 induced the highest level of mesenchymal cell proliferation and palatal shelf growth through expression of cell-cycle regulatory proteins. At my bioinformatics studies, we systematically analyzed the global transcriptomal changes in the developing palate using RNA-Seq and identified the key molecular components during crucial stages of palatogenesis. Overall, the results of our studies were published in four articles in distinguished journals and presented at prestigious conferences. Show less

    • Fatih Üniversitesi

      1999 - 2003
      B.S. Biology 3.76

      Activities and Societies: •Vice President of Fatih University Young Researcher's Community. 2002 •Secretary of Productivity Club of Fatih University. 1999-2000 •Dean's List of Fatih University (summa cum laude), Dept of Biology 1999-2003•Full-scholarship for undergraduate study of private Fatih University. 1999-2003

  • Experience

    • University of Nevada Reno

      Aug 2003 - Dec 2007
      Research Assistant

      -Enhancement of ex vivo transduction efficiency of the hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) -Assessment of factors affecting in utero retroviral transduction efficiency in fetal sheep.

    • Creighton University

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      Postdoctoral Fellow

      Cardiovascular gene therapy laboratory. i) Optimization of coronary artery vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) transduction via Adenoviral (Ad) and Adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors; ii) Transition of in vitro studies into in vivo research on large animal models; and iii) Construction of AAV vectors, targeting VSMCs and carrying therapeutic genes which will prevent in-stent restenosis.

    • University of Nebraska Medical Center

      Oct 2009 - Jan 2013
      Postdoctoral Research Associate

      Signal transduction and gene therapy studies for treatment of cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) -Perform a variety of molecular genetics laboratory services including the isolation and analysis of DNA specimens, DNA sequencing, recombinant DNA manipulations involved in map-based cloning and genotyping-Gene vector construction,standard biochemical analyses, such as cell and tissue culture, mRNA and protein expression, mobility shift assays, and gene activity assays

    • Canik Basari University - Samsun

      Jan 2013 - Aug 2016
      Department Chair and Assistant Professor

      Department Chair and Assistant ProfessorCanik Basari University, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Samsun, TURKEY Prepared 5-year strategic planning of College of Science Served at education, science and industry committees Taught more than 10 undergraduate and graduate classes with high evaluation rate Mentored grad and undergrad students for projects and career guidance Collaborated with various stakeholders from academy and industry Applied and managed 5 different scientific projects Organized scientific events for students, academicians and public Show less

    • Harmony School of Business - Dallas

      Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
      Biology Teacher

       Provided classroom instructions for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses of Human Body Systems (10th Grade) and Medical Interventions (11th Grade). Prepared course objectives and outlines for course of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of PLTW, TX State, and school. Assigned lessons, corrected homework and provided students with positive feedback and constructive criticism on assignments.

    • Alma College

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2018
      Visiting Assistant Professor

      § Delivered Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology classes providing the knowledge,skills, and experiences to successfully achieve course learning outcomes.§ Established course objectives, outlines and contents following curriculum guidelines§ Adapted the molecular genetics laboratory as a project-based research experience

    • School of Science and Technology

      Dec 2018 - Jan 2022
      Teacher of Biomedical Sciences (PLTW)

      Teaching PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Biomedical Science Pathway courses to middle and high school students.My classes include Principles of Biomedical Sciences (PBS), Human Body Systems (HBS), Medical Interventions (MI), Biomedical Innovations (BI) for high school students. And Medical Detectives and Design and Modeling for the middle schoolers.

    • The University of Texas at San Antonio

      Aug 2020 - now

      Director of HONEY Pathway and Associate Professor of Instruction at UTSA, advancing STEM education, medicinal honey research, and workforce training through innovative teaching and mentorship. Manage and teach sections of Sophomore Research Initiative under the CURE (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience) Program - Bioactivity Analysis of Texan Honey for Medicinal Use(Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Wound-Healing, Cough-Suppressant Properties of Honey)- Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science Teacher (Human Body Systems, Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Medical Detectives)

      • Associate Professor of Instruction

        Sept 2024 - now

      • Assistant Professor

        Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

      • Volunteer Research Scientist

        Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Social, Behavioral, and Education (SBE) Sciences Responsible Conduct of Research Course

      CITI Program
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ferhat Ozturk, Ph.D.
      Outstanding Faculty Award President's Office of Canik Basari University Sep 2015 This program was developed by CBU to recognize and reward outstanding faculty performance with discretionary cash rewards for their scientific and teaching performance
    • Awarded to Ferhat Ozturk, Ph.D.
      Outstanding Faculty Award President's Office of Canik Basari University Nov 2014 This program was developed by CBU to recognize and reward outstanding faculty performance with discretionary cash rewards for their scientific and teaching performance
    • Awarded to Ferhat Ozturk, Ph.D.
      Outstanding Performance Stipend University of Nebraska Medical Center Jul 2012 This program was developed by UNMC to recognize and reward outstanding employee performance with discretionary cash rewards.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coordinator

      Issued by Niagara Foundation of Nebraska on Feb 2008
      Niagara Foundation of NebraskaAssociated with Ferhat Ozturk, Ph.D.