Dr. Burcu Aykanat Girgin is an accomplished academic and professional in the field of nursing, with a focus on child health and neonatal care. She holds a Doctoral degree in Child Health and Diseases Nursing from Istanbul University, where her thesis compared the effects of different feeding methods on preterm infants. Dr. Girgin has also completed a Master’s degree in Neonatal Nursing from Marmara University, focusing on the preparation for discharge and follow-up of newborns. Throughout her career, she has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at the University of Health Sciences and Cankiri Karatekin University, where she has contributed significantly to nursing education and research. Dr. Girgin has received several awards for her research, including the Parlayan Yıldız Ödülü (Shining Star Award) from the Neonatology Nursing Association and the Florence Nightingale Hemşire Mektepleri ve Hastaneleri Vakfı-Birincilik Ödülü (First Prize Award) for her work on feeding positions in preterm infants. Her dedication to advancing nursing practices, particularly in the care of newborns and premature infants, is evident through her academic achievements and contributions to the field.