Professional Pharmaceutical Sciences
Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Öznur Ece DURMAZ KURŞUN
Pharmacognosy, one of the fundamental disciplines of pharmacy, is the branch of science that theoretically and practically examines the pharmaceutical uses of pharmaceutical raw materials derived from plants and other natural sources, either directly, through processing, or through the extraction of active pharmaceutical ingredients. The fundamental areas of study in pharmacognosy are the classification, physical and chemical properties, separation and analysis methods, biological activities of metabolic products derived from natural sources, drugs rich in these substances, their routes of administration, and intended uses. Phytotherapy, aromatherapy, nutraceuticals, marine pharmacognosy, and phytocosmetics are sub-fields of research within pharmacognosy. The department of pharmacognosy conducts multidisciplinary studies in pharmaceutical botany, pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, and pharmacology.
Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Aybeniz YILDIRIM
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Aybeniz YILDIRIM
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kevser ÖZDEMİR BAYÇINAR
Pharmacology, the branch of science that studies the interactions between drugs and biological systems throughout the process from drug production to drug use, is a multidisciplinary field of study defined as "the science of drugs." Pharmacology encompasses drug effects, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, new drug development, rational drug use, drug interactions, side and toxic effects of drugs, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles, pharmacoepidemiology, and pharmacovigilance. Pharmacology conducts in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies in collaboration with numerous sub- and sub-disciplines. The goal of pharmacology education is to provide fundamental 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 Head: Asst. Prof. Dr. Öznur Ece DURMAZ KURŞUN
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Öznur Ece DURMAZ KURŞUN
Pharmaceutical Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the design of new therapeutic drugs, their chemical synthesis, structural elucidation, quantification, structure-activity relationships, and metabolism. The goal of all these investigations is to advance compounds to preclinical studies, working in close collaboration with other disciplines to achieve this goal. While pharmaceutical chemistry studies are generally conducted in the laboratory and aim to develop the ideal drug that is more pharmacologically effective and less toxic, computer-aided drug design is also widely used today for this purpose. Undergraduate education aims to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to understand drug molecules in their entirety.
Department Head: Asst. Prof. Dr. Harun USLU
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Toxicology, generally defined as the study of poisons, is a long-standing, evolving, and predictive branch of science that examines the harmful effects of chemical agents found in our environment or ingested . The study of toxicology includes the sources, properties, routes of entry into the body, the mechanisms by which toxic effects occur, toxic doses, the changes and effects they undergo in living organisms, protection against these toxic effects, treatment of poisonings, and the isolation and analysis of toxic substances. Toxicology investigates the cellular, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms of the adverse effects of chemical substances and identifies the associated risks. The fact that every chemical can have dose-dependent toxic effects broadens the scope of toxicology, encompassing a wide range of topics, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, pesticides, food additives, manufacturing residues, household cleaners, and industrial chemicals. The Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology aims to teach students the fundamental knowledge in these areas and equip them with the competence to apply them professionally.
Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Dilan AŞKIN ÖZEK
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeliha KESKİN ALKAÇ
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dilan AŞKIN ÖZEK
Clinical pharmacy is a field of health sciences encompassing patient care provided by pharmacists to optimize patient medication management and promote health, recovery, and disease prevention. Clinical pharmacy encompasses all services provided by pharmacists regarding medications prescribed and used in hospitals, pharmacies, nursing homes, home healthcare, and other settings. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy aims to train pharmacists who can provide medication counseling to both healthcare professionals and patients.
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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 innovation in the field by increasing pharmacists' knowledge of current issues and fostering relationships with other disciplines through ethically driven work. To this end, it plays an active role in training pharmacists with sufficient knowledge and experience in management, business, finance, service process management, quality assurance, decision-making, and social pharmacy in all areas where pharmacy services are provided (community pharmacy, hospital, pharmaceutical industry, and 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 areas of the Department.
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Pharmaceutical Botanical
Pharmaceutical Botany covers the taxonomic classification, morphological characteristics, and identification of medicinal plants used in the treatment and prevention of disease. This course provides information on the anatomical and basic chemical properties of plants, as well as their distribution, historical uses, bioactivity, and economic value. The use of medicinal plants in pharmaceutical technology, food supplements, and phytotherapy is also covered. Pharmaceutical Botany is an important starting point for understanding all stages of the transformation of plant-derived raw materials into pharmaceuticals, from plant collection and accurate identification to drying and storage, quality analysis and formulation. Considering Türkiye's rich flora and deep ethnobotanical heritage, Pharmaceutical Botany is a discipline that contributes significantly to pharmacy education.
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