BioHarmony Summit 2025 Brought Together the Scientific Community at Yıldız Technical University
Organized by the Biogen Club of Yıldız Technical University (YTU), the BioHarmony Summit took place on May 12–13, 2025, bringing together leading experts at the intersection of genetics, neuroscience, and forensic sciences. Hosted at YTÜ Tarihi Hamam, the two-day summit was held under the theme “From Sports Genetics to Forensic Genetics: A Scientific Journey” and ran from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
Day 1 – Genetics and Neuroscience (May 12)
The first day of the summit focused on the latest developments in genetics and neuroscience. Distinguished speakers presented groundbreaking research and shared insights from both academic and industry perspectives:
- Dr. Semra Ünal Yıldırım (Sumatrix Biotechnology): “From a Single Cell to the Future: An Entrepreneurship Story in Biotechnology”
(11:30–12:30) - Dr. Duygu Kuzuoğlu Öztürk: “A New RNA-Targeting Approach in Prostate Cancer Treatment”
(12:30–13:20) - Prof. Dr. Esra Çağavi: “Studying Cross-Talk Interactions in iPSC-Based In Vitro Systems and Transgenic Mouse Models”
(14:00–14:50) - Prof. Dr. İhsan Solaroğlu: “Translational Neuroscience”
(15:00–15:50) - Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç (Brain and Pituitary Surgeon): “If the Brain Produces Thoughts, Does Life Similarly Produce Reality?”
(16:00–16:50)
Day 2 – Forensic Sciences (May 13)
The second day focused on current research and practices in the field of forensic sciences:
- Prof. Dr. Erdinç Öztürk: “Dissociative Theory: The Traumatic Anamnesis of Human History and the Transgenerational Transmission of Psychopathology”
(11:30–12:20) - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Batuhan Baytaz: “Battered Woman Syndrome and Its Impact on Criminal Responsibility in Cases of Continuous Domestic Abuse”
(12:30–13:20) - Abdurrahim Aydın: “Fingerprinting and Identification: From Past to Present”
(14:00–14:50) - Psychologist Yağmur Akyıldız: “Psychological Intervention After Child Abuse”
(15:00–15:50) - Forensic Psychologist Sinem Cibaş Kalıklı: “How Does a Psychopath’s Brain Work?”
(16:00–16:50)
About BioHarmony Summit
The BioHarmony Summit 2025 aimed to foster interdisciplinary knowledge exchange across genetics, neuroscience, and forensic science, while offering students a rare opportunity to engage directly with field experts. Held in an intellectually vibrant atmosphere, the summit left a lasting impression on participants by inspiring scientific dialogue and collaboration across disciplines
