Lecturer
Mersin University
Turkey
Hulya Ozudoğru graduated from Hacettepe University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology in 2004. After graduation, she worked in the genetic laboratory until 2006. Then she worked as an embryologist in Adana, IVF centre for 5 years. In 2011, she established the IVF unit of a private hospital in Mersin. Meanwhile, in addition to her interest in science, she got a professional licence in sailing with her passion for the sea. At the same time, she became a CMAS 3-stars diver and witnessed the enormous world of underwater. Later, with the IVF experiences, she pursued a master's degree at Mersin University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, in 2011. Before graduating, she worked as a volunteer lecturer at Sahlgrenska University Hospital IVF Clinic in Gothenburg, Sweden. During her master's studies, Hülya gained extensive experience in electron microscopy, tissue processing techniques, immunofluorescence methods, experimental animals, and cell culture. She started to work as a biologist at Mersin University Hospital in 2015. In the same year, she started oil painting and discovered the expressive power of colors. She continued her work experience by working with routine methods in various fields such as Biochemistry and Hematology. During the pandemic, Hülya worked as a responsible biologist in the COVID-19 laboratory, conducting PCR studies. Meanwhile, she was interested in rowing sports in the port city of Mersin. After the laboratory experiences she was appointed as a lecturer at Mersin University Vocational School of Health Services in 2022. In 2024, she started her PhD programme at Mersin University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry and continues her academic career. During this process, she has started epigenetic coaching trainings that certified CPD Program from Dr. Gulsen Meral who is the founder of the Nutrigenetics and Epigenetics Association. Hulya continues to improve herself in the fields of Epigenetics, Nutrigenetics and Biochemistry. She still teaches her students actively in the fields of histology and biochemistry.