Updated on 5 November 2026
Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy Partnerships
Assistant Professor at Horizon Europe Leading Projects S.L (HELPEU)
Izmir, Türkiye
About
About Me and Research Expertise
I am an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Ege University, Türkiye, with a PhD from King's College London, UK.
My research focuses on regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, biomaterials and advanced cell-based therapeutic approaches, particularly for liver diseases.
My scientific expertise includes:
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Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and primary human hepatocytes
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Alginate-based microencapsulation and 3D cell culture systems
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Biomaterial–cell interactions and cell-based therapeutic development
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Cellular metabolism, mitochondrial function and hypoxia
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Molecular biology, transcriptomics and functional cell characterisation
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Advanced in vitro models and new approach methodologies (NAMs)
Collaboration Opportunities
I am interested in joining or developing multidisciplinary Horizon Europe Cluster 1: Health research consortia, particularly those addressing:
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Regenerative medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
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Innovative cell-based therapies and translational medicine
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Advanced human-relevant in vitro models and NAMs
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Biomaterials, tissue engineering and 3D cell culture technologies
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Innovative therapeutic approaches for liver diseases
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Academia–industry collaboration and biotechnology innovation
What I Can Contribute
I can contribute scientific expertise in stem cell biology, biomaterial-based cell encapsulation, advanced cell culture models and experimental evaluation of cell-based therapeutic strategies.
My research experience bridges fundamental cell biology and translational applications, with particular interests in developing innovative approaches that support the advancement of human-relevant models and regenerative therapies.
Partners Sought
I welcome collaboration with universities, research institutes, hospitals, biotechnology companies and SMEs across Europe.
I am particularly interested in connecting with Horizon Europe consortium coordinators and research groups preparing proposals for the 2027 Health calls.
I look forward to exploring opportunities for collaborative research, knowledge exchange and long-term international partnerships.
Topic
- Destination 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-02: Advancing bio-printing of living cells for regenerative medicine
Type
- Consortium/Coordinator seeks Partners
- Partner seeks Consortium/Coordinator
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Similar opportunities
Project cooperation
Human Reproduction, Development & Stem Cell Biology: From Genetics to Translational Models
Rafael Santos
Project Manager at Genetics, Reproduction and Development (GRAD) - VUB
Brussels, Belgium
Project cooperation
Research Partner in Hydrogel Biomaterials, Biofabrication and Drug Delivery
Abolfazl Heydari
Senior Researcher at Central European Institute of Technology- Brno University of Technology
Brno, Czech Republic
Project cooperation
Research and Technology Partner – Living-Cell Bioprinting for Regenerative Medicine | Horizon Europe
- Destination 5: HORIZON-HLTH-2027-03-TOOL-02: Advancing bio-printing of living cells for regenerative medicine
Özge Tüncel
project development partner at Sabancı University
Istanbul, Türkiye