Dr. DAMLA AYKORA | Bone Healing | Best Researcher Award

PhD at Çanakkale Onseki Mart University, Turkey

Damla Aykora is a dedicated researcher and healthcare professional from Turkey, currently pursuing a PhD at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. Her career spans multiple roles, from healthcare nurse to research assistant lecturer. With a passion for both practical healthcare and research, she has focused her academic endeavors on physiology and its applications in nursing. Her research projects examine key areas such as sleep quality, recovery after exercise, and the prevention of abdominal adhesions, particularly through the use of melatonin. She aims to bridge the gap between clinical practice and research, contributing valuable insights to healthcare practices and health science disciplines.

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Education

Damla Aykora’s educational journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Gülhane Military Medicinal Academy, where she gained foundational knowledge in healthcare. She continued her studies with a Master’s degree in Physiology from İnönü University, where her academic focus deepened in medical sciences. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, specializing in the field of physiology. Her academic progression reflects her strong commitment to advancing her knowledge and contributing to scientific research in healthcare and physiology.

Professional Experience

Aykora’s professional career has been rooted in both healthcare and academia. She began her career as a healthcare nurse at various military hospitals, including Gülhane Military Medicinal Academy and Erzurum Mareşal Çakmak Military Hospital, where she gained practical experience in patient care. Later, she transitioned into academia, working as a research assistant lecturer at Bitlis Eren University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. This dual experience in both healthcare and academic settings enables her to combine practical knowledge with theoretical research, enriching her studies and research output.

Research Interests

Aykora’s research interests lie primarily in the field of physiology, with a focus on sleep quality, exercise recovery, and the prevention of abdominal adhesions. Her work with melatonin-loaded matrices for adhesion prevention has significant clinical implications. Furthermore, she is investigating how melatonin affects sleep and recovery in athletes following high-intensity exercise. These areas combine her nursing background with her growing expertise in physiology, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes, enhance recovery processes, and explore therapeutic options for common health challenges in clinical settings.

Research Skills

Aykora possesses strong research skills, particularly in experimental design, data collection, and analysis in the fields of physiology and healthcare. Her research techniques include laboratory experiments, clinical assessments, and statistical analysis to evaluate the effects of interventions such as melatonin on sleep quality and recovery. Her work also involves multidisciplinary approaches, integrating pharmacological research with nursing and medical science. Aykora’s ability to design and conduct research, coupled with her strong analytical skills, has led to successful projects that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in her field.

Awards and Honors

While still in the early stages of her research career, Aykora has already demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in her field. She has received recognition for her work, particularly her research on melatonin’s impact on sleep and recovery. Although she has not yet accumulated a significant number of formal awards, her contributions to healthcare and physiology have been well-regarded in academic circles. As she continues her PhD research and gains more exposure, Aykora is expected to earn further accolades for her contributions to the medical and healthcare research community.