Doctoral Lecturer | Near East University | Turkey
Dr. Burak Durmaz is an accomplished Doctoral Lecturer at Near East University’s Faculty of Medicine, where he also serves as Assistant Coordinator for Term-3 and founding member of the DESAM Drug Design and Development Research Group. He earned his B.Sc. in Biology Education from Dokuz Eylül University (2009–2024), followed by an M.Sc. (2017–2018) and Ph.D. (2018–2024) in Medical Biochemistry from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, where he focused on hydroxycinnamic acids’ apoptotic effects and innovative diamine oxidase (DAO) enzyme purification for histamine-reducing functional foods. His research spans natural product biochemistry, cancer cell apoptosis, inflammation modulation, neurodevelopmental effects of stress, and enzyme-enriched food technologies. Dr. Durmaz has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, including Biochemistry Research International, Lipids in Health and Disease, and International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, and contributed chapters to books on mitochondrial medicine and lysosomal biology. His scholarly impact is complemented by active participation in international conferences such as the 47th FEBS Congress and the 25th IFCC-EFLM European Congress of Clinical Chemistry. Recognized with prestigious awards, including the YÖK 100/2000 Ph.D. Scholarship in “Natural Products and Cosmetics” and TÜBİTAK research fellowships, he exemplifies scientific excellence. Dr. Durmaz also contributes to the scientific community as a member of the Turkish Biochemistry Society, IFCC, EFLM, and MOKAD, while mentoring young researchers as a FEBs Junior-TBD founder. His work continues to bridge basic science with translational applications, advancing biochemistry and functional food innovation for improved health outcomes.
Publications
1.Memmedov, H., Oktay, L. M., Durmaz, B., Günel, N. S., Yıldırım, H. K., & Sözmen, E. Y. (2020). Propolis prevents inhibition of apoptosis by potassium bromate in CCD 841 human colon cell. Cell Biochemistry and Function, 38(4), 510–519.
2.Ozisik, H., Cekin, A., Suner, A., Durmaz, B., Ozel, B., Gunel, N. S., & Ozgen, G. (2023). Evaluation of IL-10, MCP-1, IFN gamma, and protectin D1 levels in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971-), 192(1), 177–184.
3.Memmedov, H., Durmaz, B., Oktay, L. M., Selvi, N., Yıldırım, H. K., & Sözmen, E. Y. (2017). Biologically transformed propolis exhibits cytotoxic effect on A375 malignant melanoma cells in vitro. Proceedings, 1(10), 1059.
4.Canbay, E., Canda, E., Yazıcı, H., Kasıkcı, G. K., Durmaz, B., Copur, O., & Tahhan, B. (2024). Determination of selected oxysterol levels, oxidative stress, and macrophage activation indicators in children and adolescents with familial hypercholesterolemia. Lipids in Health and Disease, 23(1), 374.
5.Çelik, K., Bilim, P., Garip, G., Durmaz, B., Sözmen, E. Y., & Baka, M. (2022). Acute hypoxia exposure following prenatal stress impairs hippocampus and novelty‐seeking behavior in adolescent rats. International Journal of Developmental Neuroscience, 82(1), 85–95.