MEHMET KIVRAK | Biology and Life Sciences | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

MEHMET KIVRAK
Affiliation Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 57211715569
Documents 22
Citations 92
h-index 4
Subject Area Biology and Life Sciences
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-2405-8552

MEHMET KIVRAK

Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Turkey

MEHMET KIVRAK is a researcher affiliated with Recep Tayyip Erdogan University whose scholarly work focuses on Biology and Life Sciences with interdisciplinary applications in clinical medicine, women’s health, artificial intelligence-assisted healthcare, and biomarker discovery. His research portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to observational clinical studies and translational biomedical investigations published in peer-reviewed international journals.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the academic profile of MEHMET KIVRAK in relation to the Innovative Research Award. His published work spans clinical medicine, reproductive health, inflammatory biomarkers, cardiovascular risk assessment, and explainable artificial intelligence. The available publication record indicates sustained engagement in evidence-based biomedical research and collaboration across multiple clinical specialties, contributing to improved understanding of disease mechanisms and patient care.[2]

Keywords

Biology and Life Sciences; Clinical Medicine; Biomarkers; Artificial Intelligence; Women’s Health; Cardiovascular Risk; Medical Research.

Introduction

Modern biomedical research increasingly combines clinical observations with computational analysis to improve diagnosis and treatment. MEHMET KIVRAK has participated in investigations involving pregnancy-related disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome, dermatological diseases, and neurodevelopmental conditions. These studies illustrate an interdisciplinary approach integrating laboratory findings with clinical outcomes.[3]

Research Profile

According to the available author metrics, the researcher has produced 22 indexed documents receiving 92 citations with an h-index of 4. The research emphasizes prospective observational studies, biomarker evaluation, clinical epidemiology, and the application of explainable artificial intelligence to healthcare datasets. These activities reflect continued participation in internationally indexed scientific publishing.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Clinical investigations of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and urinary health.
  • Evaluation of inflammatory biomarkers including IL-39 in polycystic ovary syndrome.
  • Explainable artificial intelligence for cardiovascular risk prediction in psoriasis.
  • Clinical follow-up studies examining ADHD treatment outcomes and emotional regulation.

Publications

  • Lower Urinary Tract System Symptoms and Urinary Incontinence in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy (2026).
  • Evaluation of Serum IL-39 Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2026).
  • Unveiling Key Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk in Psoriasis Through Explainable Artificial Intelligence (2026).
  • Associations with Methylphenidate Treatment in Emotion Regulation and Skin-Picking Severity in Adolescents with ADHD (2026).
  • Rize Bรถlgesindeki Gebelerde Emesis Gravidarum Prevalansฤฑ (2025).

Research Impact

The publication record demonstrates continuing contributions to clinical medicine and life sciences through peer-reviewed journals. Research outputs support understanding of women’s health, inflammatory mechanisms, predictive analytics, and evidence-based patient management. Citation activity indicates scholarly visibility and growing engagement within the international biomedical research community.[4]

Award Suitability

The research profile aligns with the objectives of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards by demonstrating interdisciplinary scientific investigation, peer-reviewed publication activity, and contributions to translational biomedical research. The combination of clinical expertise and emerging analytical methodologies represents a suitable basis for academic recognition within innovation-focused award programs.[5]

Conclusion

MEHMET KIVRAK’s scholarly activities reflect an emphasis on clinically relevant biomedical research supported by peer-reviewed publications and measurable research metrics. The available evidence highlights sustained contributions to Biology and Life Sciences while promoting interdisciplinary approaches that integrate clinical investigation with innovative analytical techniques.

References

  1. Elsevier. Scopus Author Details: MEHMET KIVRAK, Author ID 57211715569.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57211715569
  2. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Lower Urinary Tract System Symptoms and Urinary Incontinence in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15114162
  3. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Evaluation of Serum IL-39 Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15103958
  4. Biology. Unveiling Key Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk in Psoriasis Through Explainable Artificial Intelligence.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/biology15070532
  5. Journal of Clinical Medicine. Associations with Methylphenidate Treatment in Emotion Regulation and Skin-Picking Severity in Adolescents with ADHD.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062401
  6. KahramanmaraลŸ Sรผtรงรผ ฤฐmam รœniversitesi Tฤฑp Fakรผltesi Dergisi. Rize Bรถlgesindeki Gebelerde Emesis Gravidarum Prevalansฤฑ.
    https://doi.org/10.17517/ksutfd.1621762

Sara Carloni | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sara Carloni | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Humanitas University, Italy

Dr. Sara Carloni is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology at Humanitas University, Italy. Her career spans over a decade of cutting-edge research into microbial pathogenesis, microbiota-host interactions, the gut-brain axis, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A pivotal figure in translational microbiology, Dr. Carloni has contributed substantially to both experimental and clinical microbiology. Her breakthrough discovery of a choroid plexus vascular barrier associated with intestinal inflammation, published in Science (2021), has positioned her as a global leader in microbiota and neuroinflammation studies. As a corresponding or leading author on multiple high-impact publications and a frequent speaker at international conferences, she continues to influence the future of biomedical sciences.

Publication Profileย 

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

Dr. Sara Carloni has cultivated a robust academic foundation in microbiology and biotechnology through progressive and interdisciplinary training across prestigious institutions. She earned her Bachelorโ€™s degree in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnologies in 2009 from a joint program between Universitร  degli Studi di Milano and Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Spain. She then completed her Masterโ€™s degree in Biotechnology at Universitร  degli Studi di Milano in July 2011. Driven by a keen interest in microbial research, she pursued a Ph.D. in Biological and Molecular Sciences with a specialization in Molecular Microbiology, which she completed in May 2015 at Universitร  degli Studi di Milano. Following her doctorate, she engaged in several postdoctoral fellowships: first at Universitร  degli Studi di Milano (2015), focusing on small RNA-mediated mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa; then at the European Institute of Oncology (2016โ€“2017), investigating microbiota in intestinal and oncologic disorders; and subsequently at Humanitas University (2018โ€“2021), where she delved into the gut-brain axis and intestinal inflammation. Her academic journey culminated in her appointment as Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology (RTDA) at Humanitas University in 2021.

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • Assistant Professor (RTDA)
    Humanitas University (2021โ€“Present)

    • Teaching and research in Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology (MED/07)

    • Supervising PhD and MD students; leading microbiota and AMR research units

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    Humanitas University (2018โ€“2021)

    • Investigated gut-brain axis, choroid plexus, and intestinal inflammation

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    European Institute of Oncology (IEO) (2016โ€“2017)

    • Microbiota in IBD and tumorigenesis; explored colitis-brain interaction

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    Universitร  degli Studi di Milano (2015)

    • Studied quorum sensing and small RNAs in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Gut-Brain Axis (GBA) and Vascular Barriers

  • Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

  • Host-Microbiota Interactions

  • Microbial Metabolites and Neuroinflammation

  • Translational Microbiology

  • Bacterial Extracellular Vesicles (bEVs)

  • Artificial Intelligence in Microbial Diagnostics

Awards and Honors๐Ÿ†โœจ

  • Invited Speaker at premier international conferences including:

    • Digestive Disease Week (2024)

    • ECCO Congress (2024)

    • Potsdam Symposium on Mucosal Immunology (2023)

    • IFHNOS World Congress Moderator (2023)

  • Leader of research units in:

    • PNRR-INF-ACT (One Health & AMR Surveillance)

    • PNRR-NBFC (Human Wellbeing & Microbial Biodiversity)

    • 5X1000 Humanitas (IBD and Psychiatric Comorbidities)

  • Visiting Professor, Institut Pasteur โ€“ Leadership in microbiota-host interaction and bEVs research

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Dr. Sara Carloni stands out as an innovative and collaborative microbiologist, contributing significantly to modern biomedical research. With over 19 peer-reviewed publications, an H-index of 11, and over 1200 citations, she merges basic science discoveries with clinical applications, particularly in AMR surveillance and gut-brain communication. Her multidisciplinary and translational approach places her at the forefront of microbiology, making her a strong contender for high-level research recognitions and global scientific leadership.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  1. ๐Ÿผ Maternal gut microbiota influences immune activation at the maternal-fetal interface affecting pregnancy outcome
    ๐Ÿ—ž Nature Communications
    ๐Ÿ“… 2025-05-09 | ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-58533-8
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Silvia Giugliano, Andrea Gatti, Martina Rusin, Tilo Schorn, Silvia Pimazzoni, Michela Calanni-Pileri, Valentina Fraccascia, Sara Carloni, Maria Rescigno


  2. ๐Ÿงซ Epidemiology and resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from blood samples in septic patients at emergency department admission: A 6-year single-centre retrospective analysis from Northern Italy
    ๐Ÿ—ž Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
    ๐Ÿ“… 2025-03 | ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2024.12.023
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Valeria Cento, Sara Carloni, Riccardo Sarti, et al.


  3. ๐Ÿคฐ Role of the maternal gut microbiota in immune activation at the maternal-fetal interface: Impact on preeclampsia
    ๐Ÿ“„ Preprint
    ๐Ÿ“… 2023-05-30 | ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2845955/v1
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Maria Rescigno, Silvia Giugliano, Sara Carloni, Tilo Schorn


  4. ๐Ÿง  Unveiling the gut-brain axis: Structural and functional analogies between the gut and the choroid plexus vascular and immune barriers
    ๐Ÿ—ž Seminars in Immunopathology
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1007/S00281-022-00955-3
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Sara Carloni, Maria Rescigno


  5. ๐Ÿฆ  Gut vascular barrier impairment leads to intestinal bacteria dissemination and colorectal cancer metastasis to liver
    ๐Ÿ—ž Cancer Cell
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1016/j.ccell.2021.03.004
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Bertocchi, A., Carloni, S., et al.


  6. ๐Ÿง  Identification of a choroid plexus vascular barrier closing during intestinal inflammation
    ๐Ÿ—ž Science
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1126/science.abc6108
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Carloni, S., Bertocchi, A., et al.


  7. ๐Ÿงช SARS-CoV-2 serology in 4000 health care and administrative staff across seven sites in Lombardy, Italy
    ๐Ÿ—ž Scientific Reports
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-91773-4
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Sandri, M.T., Carloni, S., et al.


  8. ๐Ÿงซ Complement C3aR loss drives colorectal cancer by modulating gut microbiota
    ๐Ÿ—ž Journal of Immunology
    ๐Ÿ”— WOS: WOS:000589972400485
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Guglietta, Silvia, Carloni, Sara, et al.


  9. ๐Ÿฆ  Endogenous murine microbiota member Faecalibaculum rodentium and its human homologue protect from intestinal tumour growth
    ๐Ÿ—ž Nature Microbiology
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1038/s41564-019-0649-5
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Zagato, E., Carloni, S., et al.


  10. ๐Ÿงช IgG serology in health care and administrative staff populations from 7 hospitals representative of different exposures to SARS-CoV-2 in Lombardy, Italy
    ๐Ÿ“„ medRxiv Preprint
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1101/2020.05.24.20111245
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Sandri, M.T., Carloni, S., et al.


  11. ๐Ÿ’ฉ Therapeutic faecal microbiota transplantation controls intestinal inflammation through IL10 secretion by immune cells
    ๐Ÿ—ž Nature Communications
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-07359-8
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Burrello, C., Carloni, S., et al.


  12. ๐Ÿงฌ The small RNA ReaL: A novel regulatory element embedded in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa quorum sensing networks
    ๐Ÿ—ž Environmental Microbiology
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.13886
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Carloni, S., Macchi, R., et al.


  13. ๐Ÿฆ  Post-transcriptional regulation of the virulence-associated enzyme AlgC by the ฯƒยฒยฒ-dependent small RNA ErsA of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    ๐Ÿ—ž Environmental Microbiology
    ๐Ÿ”— DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.12590
    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Contributors: Ferrara, S., Carloni, S., et al.