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TÜSEB A3: Innovative Microneedle Patch Prototype for Psoriasis Treatment General 5 articles
2025

TÜSEB A3: Innovative Microneedle Patch Prototype for Psoriasis Treatment

The project entitled “A Controlled Biphasic Dual Drug Delivery System for Psoriasis: Development of a GelMA-Based Conductive Microneedle Patch Prototype,” led by Gülşah Torkay Çay, a PhD student in the Department of Bioengineering, has been selected for funding under the TÜSEB 2025-A3-01 Project Support Program for Doctoral Students. The project aims to develop a conductive GelMA-based microneedle patch system capable of targeted and controlled drug delivery for the treatment of psoriasis. By...

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TÜBİTAK 1002: Innovative Antenna Technology for Bone Tumor Detection General 5 articles
2025

TÜBİTAK 1002: Innovative Antenna Technology for Bone Tumor Detection

The study entitled “Detection of Bone Tumors Using Innovative Dielectric Antennas,” involving Tarlan Mahouti, a PhD student in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, as a researcher, has been selected for funding under the TÜBİTAK 1002 Rapid Support Program. The project aims to develop a dual-band microwave antenna-based diagnostic system capable of operating at different GHz frequencies to achieve both deep tissue penetration and high-resolution imaging. The proposed tech...

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TÜBA-GEBİP Outstanding Young Scientist Award General 5 articles
2025

TÜBA-GEBİP Outstanding Young Scientist Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emrah Şefik Abamor, a faculty member in the Department of Bioengineering at Yıldız Technical University, has been awarded the prestigious TÜBA-GEBİP Outstanding Young Scientist Award by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the field of health biotechnology. Focusing on next-generation approaches for the treatment of infectious diseases and cancer, Dr. Abamor has made significant contributions to the international scientific ...

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BAK-DES Project: Home Healthcare Support Training Portal General 5 articles
2025

BAK-DES Project: Home Healthcare Support Training Portal

Yıldız Technical University has undertaken the technological infrastructure development of the Home Healthcare Support Training Portal (BAK-DES), a project designed to address the challenges associated with an aging population and the management of chronic diseases. Supported by the Turkish Health Institutes Presidency (TÜSEB) and implemented through a multi-stakeholder consortium, the project aims to enhance the quality of home healthcare services and align them with national standards. Thro...

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"Psychological Resilience” Seminar General
2025

"Psychological Resilience” Seminar

A seminar titled 'Psychological Resilience: A Roadmap for Students and Maritime Personnel' was held within the YTU Faculty of Naval Architecture and Maritime, focusing on the distinctive challenges of the maritime sector and the dynamics of academic life. At the session organised on 27 November 2025 at Yıldız Campus, Expert Psychologist Belgin Çakır participated as speaker.

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Türkiye Orienteering Championship: 5 Medals General 5 articles
2025

Türkiye Orienteering Championship: 5 Medals

The YTU Orienteering Team achieved significant success at the Turkey Orienteering Championship 2nd Stage Aydın Competition, winning a total of 5 medals across different categories. With first, second, and third-place finishes in Middle Distance and Sprint races, the university's sporting development vision was represented at the national level. The YTU team, active with 67 athletes in orienteering, which combines strategic thinking and physical endurance, continued its tradition of returning ...

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Third Consecutive UNILIG Championship in Korfball General
2025

Third Consecutive UNILIG Championship in Korfball

The YTU Korfball Team signed a record with their extraordinary performance in ÜNİLİG, becoming champion for the third consecutive time without a single defeat. The team, which has not faced defeat in three seasons under the leadership of Team Coordinator Instructor Çetin Erdem Sonal and Coach Instructor Gülsüm Sonal, once again confirmed YTU's dominance in korfball with this historic achievement.

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International Open Taekwondo Champion Clubs Tournament General
2025

International Open Taekwondo Champion Clubs Tournament

Amine Tbatou, a third-year Civil Engineering student at Yıldız Technical University, won a Gold Medal at the International Open Taekwondo Champion Clubs Tournament held in Morocco. Through determination, discipline, and athletic excellence, she successfully represented the university on the international stage.

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TEKNOFEST 2025 Interactive Smart Water Bottle Innovation General 5 articles
2025

TEKNOFEST 2025 Interactive Smart Water Bottle Innovation

An innovative project entitled “Interactive Smart Water Bottle with Medication Reminder Function,” developed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahadır Uçan and graduate student Aysun Aslanboğa from the Faculty of Art and Design, was exhibited at TEKNOFEST 2025. The invention combines healthcare technologies with user-centered design and demonstrates the university’s research and innovation capabilities in digital health solutions.

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Orienteering Team New Season Achievements General
2025

Orienteering Team New Season Achievements

The YTU Orienteering Team made a fast start to the new season with the placements achieved in its first two organisations. Athletes successfully represented the university at both ODTÜ Open 2025 and Turkey Orienteering Championship 1st Stage competitions. ODTÜ Open 2025: Bengisu Bilgin 1st (WOL), Gökay Günbak 2nd (M21A), Tolga Öztürk 3rd (M21A), Ahmet Emre Günbak 3rd (MOL). Turkey Championship 1st Stage (Edirne): Emre Duran 2nd (U20), Esin Özcan 3rd (U21).

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AI-Based Early Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma General 5 articles
2025

AI-Based Early Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma

The MIRacle Team achieved fourth place in the TEKNOFEST 2025 Biotechnology Innovation Competition with an innovative bioinformatics tool developed for the early diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. The project utilizes exosomal miRNA profiles and artificial intelligence models to identify disease indicators with greater sensitivity than conventional diagnostic methods. The solution aims to improve early detection processes and support clinical decision-making in cancer diagnosis.

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