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Project cooperationUpdated on 14 May 2025

Advancing Sustainable Biomaterials for a Greener Future

Cem Ustundag

Professor at Yildiz Technical University

istanbul, Türkiye

About

Transforming Healthcare and Environmental Safety through Advanced Technologies

Yildiz Technical University (YTU) is committed to advancing research at the intersection of nanotechnology, data science, and biomedical engineering to address pressing global health and environmental challenges. We are actively seeking European partners to co-develop innovative solutions within the framework of Horizon Europe.

Our strengths align with the following strategic areas:

Nanoplastics and Human Health:
We develop advanced nanomaterials and in vitro/in vivo models to assess the toxicological and biochemical impacts of micro- and nanoplastics. Our work supports the creation of predictive tools and safe-by-design materials for reduced environmental and health risks.

Cancer Research and Smart Therapies:
YTU focuses on early diagnosis and targeted cancer therapies using nano-biomaterials and 3D bioprinting. Our interdisciplinary teams integrate molecular biology, material science, and bioinformatics for translational cancer solutions.

Generative AI in Biomedical Research (GenAI4EU):
We apply AI and machine learning models to biomedical datasets for drug discovery, personalized medicine, and clinical decision support. YTU also develops custom multimodal datasets for training and validating GenAI systems under real-world conditions.

Digital Healthcare Applications:
Our teams co-create AI-powered healthcare tools with end-user input, ensuring real-life usability. Applications include diagnostics, rehabilitation technologies, and AI-assisted medical imaging workflows.

Why Partner with YTU?

  • Multidisciplinary Expertise: From data science to biomaterials, our researchers work across domains to tackle complex problems.

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: We offer advanced labs for nanofabrication, AI modeling, tissue engineering, and toxicology studies.

  • Global Collaboration Record: With experience in Horizon, TÜBİTAK 1001, TÜSEB, and Erasmus+ projects, we are a trusted international partner.

Collaboration Opportunities:

  • Joint Horizon Europe proposals

  • Research consortia for cancer and environmental health

  • AI/ML model development for biomedical innovation

  • Technology transfer and innovation partnerships

We invite universities, research centers, hospitals, and industry actors to join us in shaping the future of healthcare and environmental sustainability. Let’s co-create high-impact solutions for a healthier and smarter Europe.

Stage

  • Early
  • Planning

Topic

  • Advanced Materials
  • Sustainability

Type

  • Consortium seeks Partner
  • Partner seeks Consortium

Organisation

Yildiz Technical University

University

istanbul, Türkiye

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