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	ISSUE 40				TR

KOÇ UNIVERSITY İŞBANK CENTER FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES

SEPTEMBER 2024

This is a monthly newsletter from KUISCID. We present our research output and news about our activities.

Contagious Talk

Contagious Talk: Medicine and Science from Prof.Alpay Azap´s View

Turkish Medical Association President Prof. Alpay Azap gave the first “Contagious Talk” with his sincere messages to the future young physicians of Türkiye: “Always keep your faith in science and work hard for success.”

Our contagious talks will continue with experts in their fields.

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NEWS

New TUBITAK 1001 Project

Assoc. Prof. Mert Kuşkucu’s study “Genomic Characterization of CCHF Virus in H. marginatum in Endemic and Non-Endemic Regions in Turkey and Investigation of the Roles of Genomic Differences in Proliferation Dynamics and Antiviral Susceptibility in Cell Culture Models” was accepted as a TUBITAK 1001 project. We congratulate Dr.Kuşkucu for his great contributions to Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever.

NEWS

Teke Tek Science: Emerging Viruses

Our director Prof. Önder Ergönül was the guest speaker of the Teke Tek Science program. Prof. Ergönül talked about the development of science, persistence in science, and the possibility of doing science in Türkiye as well as discussing the possible future threats of emerging infections. He emphasized the importance of research and multi-disciplinary collaborations. Research centers such as KUISCID will provide great contributions to do science in Türkiye, according to Prof.Ergönül.

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PUBLICATION

The Resistance Adventure of the Bacteria Causing Hospital Infections

KUISCID researchers published their article “Recovery of adherence, serum resistance and ompW in Acinetobacter baumannii” in the journal “Plos One” . Acinetobacter baumannii has become a global threat with its ability to rapidly develop resistance to antibiotics. Congratulations to all our researchers.

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PUBLICATION

One Step Further to Antibiotic Stewardship

Is it possible to reduce the risk of infection and antibiotic resistance among cancer patients with simple and effective steps? KUISCID researchers published their study “The long-term impact of an antimicrobial stewardship program in febrile neutropenia: an 8 years follow up” in the “European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases”. Congratulations to all our researchers.

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PUBLICATION

Sandfly Virus Infection in Adana

KUISCID researchers published their retrospective study results on acute sandfly infection in the journal “Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology” (IDCM). Congratulations to all our researchers.

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