Assoc Prof. Dr. Emine Petekkaya | Neuroscience Awards | Excellence in Research 

Educational Background:

• 🎓 Doctorate in Anatomy from Cukurova University, Institute of Health Sciences, Anatomy Department. Thesis: “Examination of supraglottic and subglottic activities of students attending Opera and Chant Courses in Cukurova University State Conservatory and comparison of results with acoustic analysis studies” (24 February 2012)
• 🎓 Master’s Degree in Anatomy (Medical) from Harran University, Institute of Health Sciences. Thesis: “Chorda umbilicalis and the investigation of the relationship between placental morphology and anthropometric measurements of the newborn” (9 August 2007)
• 🎓 Master’s Degree in Molecular Biochemistry and Genetics from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Institute of Health Sciences. Thesis: “Volumetric Investigation Of Brain Areas Related To The Sense Of Smell In Neurodegenerative Diseases And Investigation Of The Level Of Neuropeptide In Peripheral Blood” (2022)
• 🎓 Master’s Degree in Biochemistry from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Institute of Health Sciences. Thesis: “Evaluation Of Temporal Lobe Deficiencies In Individuals With Alzheimer’s Disease In Terms Of Voxel-Based Morphometric Measurement Method And Neurohypophysial Peptides” (31 May 2023)
• 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Şanlıurfa Health School, Department of Nursing, Harran University (7 June 2004)
• 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from Turkish and Social Sciences Education Department, Istanbul University (2022)
• 🎓 Associate Degree in Law / Justice from Anadolu University (2013)
• 🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the Department of Sociology, Atatürk University (Currently in third class)

Publications:

• 📝 Petekkaya has contributed significantly to various scientific journals, with notable articles in the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, International Journal of Neuroscience, and Chemosensory Perception. Her research often focuses on neuroanatomy, olfactory and taste dysfunctions, and the volumetric analysis of brain structures in relation to diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
• 📚 She has also published studies in national indexed journals and presented her findings at numerous international scientific meetings and congresses.

Noteworthy Articles:

1. “Possible Role of Endocannabinoids in Olfactory and Taste Dysfunctions in COVID-19 Patients and Volumetric Changes in the Brain” – Chemosensory Perception (2022)
2. “Comparative Study of the Volume and Neurohypophysial Peptide Effect of the Temporal Lobe Sections in Alzheimer’s Patients and Healthy Persons” – International Journal of Neuroscience (2021)
3. “Media-based clinical research on selfie-related injuries and deaths” – Turkish Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (2018)

Research Interests:

• 🧠 Neuroanatomy
• 🧬 Biochemistry
• 👶 Pediatric Anatomy and Morphology
• 🎶 Acoustic Analysis and Vocal Studies
• 🩺 Nursing and Healthcare

Personal Note:

Dr. Petekkaya is currently a distinguished researcher and educator at Kastamonu University, deeply involved in both teaching and groundbreaking research. Her multifaceted expertise and dedication to advancing medical science make her a prominent figure in her field.