Professional Pharmaceutical Sciences
Head of the Department of Pharmacy Vocational Sciences: Asst. Prof. Öznur Ece DURMAZ KURŞUN
Pharmacognosy, one of the basic disciplines of pharmacy, is the department that studies the use of pharmaceutical raw materials obtained from plants and other natural sources directly, by processing or by obtaining drug active substance, theoretically and practically in pharmacy. The classification of metabolism products obtained from natural sources, physical and chemical properties, separation and analysis methods, biological activities and drugs rich in these substances, their usage methods and purposes of usage are the basic study subjects of Pharmacognosy. Phytotherapy, Aromatherapy, Nutraceuticals, Marine Pharmacognosy, Phytocosmetics are sub-research areas of Pharmacognosy. Multidisciplinary studies can be carried out with Pharmaceutical Botany, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Pharmacology in the department of Pharmacognosy.
DEPARTMENT TEACHING STAFF
Asst. Prof. Aybeniz YILDIRIM
Asst. Prof. Kevser ÖZDEMİR
Pharmacology, a branch of science that studies the interactions between drugs and biological systems from the production of drugs to their use, is a multidisciplinary field of study defined as "drug science". The effects of drugs, their mechanisms of action, their use in treatment and the development of new drugs, rational drug use, drug interactions, side and toxic effects of drugs, examination of their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance activities are among the fields of study of pharmacology. Pharmacology, in silico, in vitro and in vivo studies are carried out in collaboration with many sub- and auxiliary branches. Our aim in pharmacology education is to provide basic theoretical knowledge about the concept of pharmacology and drugs, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, rational drug use, drug effects and toxicities. It is very important to understand the nature of the discipline of Pharmacology in order to be more effective in the future drug development stages and to be able to work together with other disciplines such as Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology and Biotechnology and other disciplines such as biomedical sciences, chemistry, physiology, pathology, molecular and cell biology and immunology.
DEPARTMENT TEACHING STAFF
Asst. Prof. Öznur Ece DURMAZ KURSUN
Res. Asst. Zeynep ÖZDEMİR
Pharmaceutical Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the design of new therapeutic drugs, chemical synthesis of these compounds, elucidation of their structures, quantification, structure-activity relationships and metabolism. While aiming to progress the compounds towards preclinical studies at the end of all these studies, it works in close collaboration with different disciplines to achieve this goal. While pharmaceutical chemistry studies are generally conducted in a laboratory environment and aim to develop the ideal drug that is more effective and less toxic in terms of pharmacology, “Computer-Aided Drug Design” is also widely used for this purpose today. In undergraduate education, it is aimed for students to gain the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to recognize drug molecules in all their aspects.
DEPARTMENT TEACHING STAFF
Asst. Prof. Harun USLU
Res. Asst. Bünyamin GÖKTAŞ
Toxicology, which generally means knowledge of poisons, is a branch of science that has existed since ancient times, is developing and has a predictive nature, and studies the harmful effects of chemical agents found in our environment or taken into the body . The sources of toxic substances, their properties, their ways of entry into the organism, the mechanisms by which toxic effects occur, toxic doses, the changes and effects they undergo in the living organism, how to protect against these toxic effects and the treatments of poisoning, the isolation and analysis of toxic substances are the fields of study of toxicology. The science of toxicology investigates the cellular, biochemical and molecular mechanisms of the adverse effects of chemical substances and reveals the risks associated with them. The fact that every chemical can have a dose-dependent toxic effect spreads the subject of toxicology to a very wide area such as drugs, cosmetics, pesticides, food additives, production residues, household cleaning materials and industrial chemicals. As the Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, the aim is to teach students the basic information in these areas during the education process and to provide them with competence in their professional application.
DEPARTMENT TEACHING STAFF
Asst. Prof. Zeliha KESKİN ALKAÇ
Asst. Prof. Dilan AŞKIN ÖZEK
Clinical pharmacy is a field of health science that includes patient care provided by pharmacists in order to organize the patient's drug treatment in the most appropriate way and to ensure health protection, recovery and disease prevention. Clinical pharmacy covers all services provided by pharmacists regarding drugs prescribed and used in hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes, home care services and other areas. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy aims to train pharmacists who can provide drug counseling to both health professionals and patients.
DEPARTMENT TEACHING STAFF
Res. Asst. Gözde Seray ÖZTÜRK
The Department of Pharmacy Management (commonly known abroad as Social Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practices and Management) is a multidisciplinary branch of science that deals with the individual, institutional and social roles of drugs.
The Department aims to contribute to the innovation of the field by increasing the knowledge level of pharmacists on current issues and developing their relations with other disciplines through studies carried out in line with ethical principles. For this purpose, it plays an active role in the training of pharmacists with sufficient knowledge and experience in management, business, finance, service process management, quality assurance, decision-making processes and social pharmacy in all areas where pharmacy services are provided (community pharmacy, hospital, pharmaceutical industry, official pharmaceutical and pharmacy authorities).
Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoanthropology, pharmacoethics, pharmaceutical marketing, pharmaceutical logistics, drug pricing and reimbursement policies, patient-pharmacist communication, history of pharmacy, pharmacists' work environment and psychology (job satisfaction, burnout, work-family conflict) are the main study topics of the Department.
DEPARTMENT TEACHING STAFF
Res. Asst. Aslı Sena AY
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