Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayfer Findik

Mobile:   +90 555 103 40 43

eMail: dr.findik@gmail.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth                         1^st of January 1965

Place of Birth                       Denizli, Turkey

Marital Status                       Married, No Children

Driving License                    Class B-A2 (also for motorbike)

Languages                              Turkish, English, German, Greek

Citizenship                             Turkish

EDUCATION

1982 – 1987                          Veterinary Faculty, University of Ankara, Ankara,  Turkey

1990 – 1994                          University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Germany

                                                      DVM, PhD at the Institute Of Virology and Small Animal Clinic

PhD:                                     Isolation of Cytopathogenic viruses (feline Herpesvirus, feline Calicivirus) from cats with upper respiratory tract diseases   and treatment attempts of herpes-associated diseases using Acyclovir (Zovirax, GlaxoWellcome).

1995 – 1996                          Further Education as Marketing Manager at the “Pharma Management Academy” in Hamburg, Germany

                                                      Marketing, Economics, Finance, Managements, Book-Keeping, Rights and Computing

EXPERIENCE

Different cell culture techniques in virology and embryology

Biotechnology in embryology

Research animal experience

In Embryology

Cell Biology

Quality Management in embryology and andrology lab.

Giving information to the patient all about oocyte maturation, embryo development and the quality of transferred embryo

Spermiogram and Sperm Histochemistry

Sperm Preparation for IUI, IVF and ICSI

IVF-ICSI-IVM

Embryo evaluation for transfer

Blastocyst Culture and Transfer

Oocyte, Embryo and Blastocyst Vitrification/Thaw

Sperm Freezing

TESE, Micro TESE, PESA, MESA

Assisted Hatching

Blastomere and Trophectoderm Biopsy and Fixation

In Virology

        Virus cultivation and isolation In different cell culture from blood, serum, urine and tissue biopsy, from embryonated chicken egg and research animals

Characterizations of virus isolates

Virus titration and calculation the TCID₅₀ value from isolated viruses

Serum Neutralization (SN) test,

Differentiation of the virus isolates with different techniques

DNA and RNA Extraction with different kind of PCR/ RT PCR (inc.COVID-19 test)

Phylogenetic analysis with different bioengineering programs

Immunoassays (ELISA, Western-Eastern Blot, indirect immunoperoxidase assay like)

Survey of the effects of Antiviral drugs with different cell cultures and research animals

Biopsy preparation with microtome/freezing method and staining with different histochemical method

Since September 2021       Siirt University, Veterinary Faculty Head of Virology Department                  

Since February 2018           Assistant Professor for  Virology

01.10.2020                            Academician at the Girne American University Medical School,

                                                      Nicosia, North Cyprus

02. 2016 – 08.2020               Also as an academician for department of Virology,

                                                      Veterinary Faculty, Near East University

                                                      Nicosia, North Cyprus

Lecturing in English and Turkish:

                                               General Virology

                                               Special Virology

                                               Viral Vaccine

                                               Microbiology

  Genetic

  Histology & Embriology

                                               Viral Fish Diseases

                                               Viral Bee diseases

                                               Biotechnology in Medical Microbiology

                                               Veterinary public health, zoonotic disease

 2014 -2018                           Gynecology and ART Department, Medical School; Near East University, Nicosia, North Cyprus

Senior Embryologist and Executive Laboratory Director

2013 - 2014                           Establishing a new IVF Clinic in the City of Antakya, Turkey

                                               Senior Embryologist and Executive Laboratory Director

2005 - 2013                           Titani IVF Center, Athens, Greece

                                               Senior Embryologist and Executive Laboratory Director

2003 – 2005                          Gynecology and ART Department, Medical School, Marmara University Istanbul, Turkey

                                              Embryologist and Executive Laboratory Director

2000 - 2001                           Istanbul Cerrahi Hastanesi, Istanbul,  Turkey

                                               Embryologist and Executive Laboratory Director

1996 - 1999                           Dr. Kocak & Dr. Klosok-Romanowsky IVF-Clinic, Hamburg, Germany

                                               Junior Embryologist (worked with Dr. Hans Ingolf Nielsen)

1988-1989                             Ministry of Agriculture, Kars provincial directorate,

                                               Department of Animal Product Protection and Control  

ARTICLES in SCI & SCI Expanded JOURNALS

1) Effects of Deep-Frying Palm oil and Exercise on Sperm and Biochemical Parameters in Mice

Sağmanlıgil V., Arsoy D., Sayıner S., Fındık A., Gulmez N., 2020..

2) Efficacy of Probiotics on Health Status and Growth Performance of Eimeria tenella Infected Broiler Chickens

S. Zerrin Erdoğmuş, Nurhayat Gülmez, Ayfer Findik, Hüseyin Şah, Murat Gülmez

SCIExpanded Journal of Veterinary Faculty, Kafkas University  March 2019

DOI:10.9775/kvfd.2018.2088 Grant no. SAG-2016-04030)

3) Effect of experimentally induced Escherichia coli epididymo-orchitis and ciprofloxacin treatment on rat spermatogenesis

Demir, Aslan; Tuerker, Polat; Oenol, Fikret Fatih; Şirvancı, S; Findik, A; Tarcan, T; International Journal of Urology  Volume: 14  Issue: 3   Pages: 268-272   Published: MAR 2007 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-2042.2007.01682.x

4) Examination on the Spectrum of Viral Causative Agents Within the Scope of the Upper Respiratory-Disease Complex-Experimental Treathment With The Anti-Herpes Drug Acyclovir

TC. Harder; A. Findik; I Nolte; B. Liess Kleintierpraxis 39 (2), 93-106 (1994)

Oral Presentations in International Congresses

The consequences of deep-frying palm oil consumption on blood lipids, lipid peroxidation and sperm parameters in mice: Could kefir be protective against possible adverse effects?

Serkan Sayiner1, Nurhayat Gülmez2, Dilek Arsoy3, Ayfer Findik4, Murat Gülmez5, Deniz Ceylanli1 2nd International Conference on "Veterinary Biochemistry  and  Clinical Biochemistry”:

Advances and Challenges in Understanding the Mechanism of Diseases

Identification and Molecular Characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus from Cattle in North Cyprus

Ayfer Findik

Journal of Biotechnology 256S (2017) S17–S43 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.06.607

The Effects of Epididymo Orchitis and Ciprofloxacin Treatment on Testikular Histomorphology and Sperm Parameter

A.Demir; P Türker; S. Sirvancı; FF Önol; A. Findik; S Arbak; T. Tarcan.

European Urology Supplemens 5 (2), 214

https://doi.org/10.1016/S1569-9056(06)60774-4

POSTERS

Investigation of A Probiotic as an Alternative for Salinomycin Against

Coccidiosis in Broilers

S. Zerrin ERDOĞMU޹, Nurhayat GÜLMEZ², Ayfer FINDIK³, Hüseyin ŞAH², Murat GÜLMEZ⁴

The investigations of the alterations that occurs on sperm parameters after testicular irridation and the hormonal treatment effect by TESE (testicular sperm extraction

A.Demir; Y. Tanıdır; U. Abacıoglu; B. M. Atasoy;  A. Findik; S. Bozkurt; S. Polat; L.N.. Türkeri

18. Ulusal Üroloji Kongresi

Testiküler Işınlama sonrası sperm parametrelerindeki değişiklikler ve hormonal tedavinin fertilite üzerine etkisinin TESE (Testiküler sperm ekstraksiyonu) yöntemi ile incelenmesi.

A.Demir; Y. Tanıdır; U. Abacıoglu; B. M. Atasoy;  A. Findik; S. Bozkurt; S. Polat; L.N.. Türkey

TRAINING COURSES and Attended Congresses

Annually Attendance          ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology)

                                               The last online Congress 5-8 July 2020

06 December 2019              Attendance of Symposium “İlaç Geliştirme ve Aşı Üretimi’ at Near East University

October 2019                       Conference on Molecular Methods and Current Approaches in Microbiology

09 May 2019                         DESAM Experimental Animal Models Course: From Gene to Function

28 April - 1 May 2019          ECV (European Congress of Virology) 2019  Rotterdam, the Netherlands

27-29 November 2018         Bioinformatics workshop: Applications in Molecular Basic and Clinical Sciences

24-25 November 2017         Applied Experimental Animals Course

25 - 27 May 2017                  EBC (European Biotechnology Congress) 2017 Dubrovnik, Croatia  (Session chairmen)

03-04 June 2016                  DESAM Applied Cell Culture Course

May – September 2007       Visiting the Histology and Embryology Department Lab., Medical School, University of Athens, Greece

                                               Detection of Sperm nuclear DNA Fragmentation with TUNEL (terminal deoxynucleotid Transferase mediated dUTP-nick end labeling) assay,

                                               Detection of Chromatin Packaging with CMA3 (chromomycin A3) staining

March 2006                           Visiting the IVF Clinic "Biogenesi - I. C. Zucchi Monza" Milan, Italy

                                               IVM-Stimulation Protocol

                                               IVM-Culture Protocol FOPU at IVM Patient

                                               Polar body and Zona Images

Feb. 2006                              Vitrification Workshop by “Medicult Greece”, Athens-Greece

Dec. 2005                              Vitrification Workshop by “Irvine Scientific Greece”, Athens-Greece

May 2005                              PGD Workshop as Pre Congress Course at TSRM (Turkish Society of Reproduction Medicine)

Apr. 2000                              ”Embryo Freezing” Workshop Istanbul, Bourn Hall Clinic, UK and Serono Turkey

Nov. 1999                              IV. Sylter Workshop State of the Art in Endocrinology and Reproduction Medicine.

                                               Organized by IVF Clinic Dr. Kocak & Klosok-Romanowsky

Sep. 1999                              “Pre-Implantation Genetics Diagnosis” Workshop, Medical School of Dutch Speaking Brussels University

                                               Blastomer Biopsy and Fixing

                                               FISH-Fluorescent In-Situ Hybridization

                                               PCR-Polymerase chain reaction

                                               Gel Electroforeses

OTHER EXPERIENCES

2002 – 2003                          Galenka Pharma Company, Istanbul, Turkey

                                          Marketing and Project Manager

  Developing product budget

  Preparation of product marketing plan 

 Preparation effective sales and marketing strategies

 Preparation of Medical Rep. Training.

 Maintained close contact with the field force in order to ensure implementation Demand ascertaining, cooperation with R&D department for developing new products

2001 – 2002                          Pharma Company İ.E. Ulagay – Menarini Group, Istanbul, Turkey

                                              Regulatory Affairs Manager

                                               Preparation of Regulatory Files for submission to the MOH. (Ministry of health) MOA (ministry of agriculture) 

                                               Responsible for MOH relationships concerning regulatory affairs of veterinary products.

                                               Carry out licensing and pricing procedures in line with MOH and MOA SOP’s.

                                               Design product prospectus and packaging in line with MOA SOP’s.

                                               Carry out research on producing and purchasing of necessary active ingredient in line with production plan of products.

                                               Co-Work with Product Manager on preparation of product marketing plan, strategies and Medical Rep. Training.

ÖZGEÇMİŞ

1.      Adı Soyadı: Ayfer Fındık Pakrooh

2.      Doğum Tarihi: 01.01.1965

3.      Ünvanı: Dr. Öğretim Üyesi

4.      Öğrenim Durumu: Doktora

5.      Akademik Unvanlar:

Yardımcı Doçentlik Tarihi : 25.02.2019           

Doçentlik Tarihi               :                                            

Profesörlük Tarihi           : 

6.     Yönetilen Yüksek Lisans ve Doktora Tezleri

      6.1.  Yüksek Lisans Tezleri

      6.2.  Doktora Tezleri

7.     Yayınlar

      7.1.  Uluslararası hakemli dergilerde yayınlanan makaleler (SCI & SSCI & Arts and Humanities)

      7.1.1.   . Effects of Deep-Frying Palm oil and Exercise on Sperm and Biochemical Parameters in Mice Sağmanlıgil V., Arsoy D., Sayıner S., Fındık A., Gulmez N., 2020. Journal of Oil Palm Research Vol.   p.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.21894/jopr.2020.0074

      7.1.2.   Efficacy of Probiotics on Health Status and Growth Performance of Eimeria tenella Infected Broiler Chickens

      S.Zerrin Erdoğmuş, Nurhayat Gülmez, Ayfer Findik, Hüseyin Şah, Murat Gülmez

      SCIExpanded Journal of Veterinary Faculty, May/Jun2019, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p311-320. 10p.

      DOI:10.9775/kvfd.2018.2088 Grant no. SAG-2016-04030)

      7.1.3.   Effect of experimentally induced Escherichia coli epididymo-orchitis and ciprofloxacin treatment on rat spermatogenesis

      Demir, Aslan; Tuerker, Polat; Oenol, Fikret Fatih; Şirvancı, S; Findik, A; Tarcan, T; International Journal of Urology  Volume: 14  Issue: 3   Pages: 268-272   Published: MAR 2007

      7.1.4.   Examination on the Spectrum of Viral Causative Agents Within the Scope of the Upper Respiratory-Disease Complex-Experimental Treathment With The Anti-Herpes Drug Acyclovir. TC. Harder; A. Findik; I Nolte; B. Liess

      Kleintierpraxis 39 (2), 93-106 (1994)

      7.2. Uluslararası diğer hakemli dergilerde yayınlanan makaleler

      7.3. Uluslararası bilimsel toplantılarda sunulan ve bildiri kitabında (Proceedings) basılan   bildiriler

7.3.1.   Serkan Sayıner, Nurhayat Gülmez, Dilek Arsoy, Ayfer Fındık, Murat Gülmez, Deniz Ceylanlı. 2019.  The consequences of deep-frying palm oil consumption on blood lipids, lipid peroxidation and spermatological parameters in mice: Could kefir be protective against possible adverse effects?  Oral Presentation-6:

2^nd International Conference on “Veterinary Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry: Advances and Challenges in Understanding the Mechanism of Diseases”, 24-26 October 2019, Ankara, Turkiye.

http://vbcb2019.veterinary.ankara.edu.tr/wp content/uploads/sites/717/2019/11/VBCB2019_Book_of_Abstracts.pdf

7.3.2.   Identification and Molecular Characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus from Cattle in North Cyprus

Ayfer Findik

Journal of Biotechnology 256S (2017) S17–S43 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.06.607

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.06.607

7.3.3.   The investigation of the alterations that occurs on sperm parameters after testicular irradiation and the hormonal treatment effect by TESE (testicular sperm extraction) Demir, A., Tanıdır, Y., Abacıoğlu, U., Atasoy, B.M., Fındık, A., Bozkurt, S4, Polat, S., Turkeri, L. Eastern Mediterranean Ürology Meeting, Antalya, Türkiye, 19-20 October 2007, Number 154, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1569-9056(06)60774-4

7.3.4.   The Effects Of Acute Epididimoorchitis And Ciprofloxacin Treatment On Testicular Histo Morphology And Sperm Parameters In Rats

A. Demir, P. Türker, S. Sirvancı, F. F. Önol, A. Findik, Ş. Arbak, T. Tarcan

European Urology Suplements Volume 5, Issue 2, April 2006, Pages 214

Doi:10.1016/S1569-9056(06)60774-4

      7.4.  Yazılan uluslararası kitaplar veya kitaplarda bölümler

      7.5.  Ulusal hakemli dergilerde yayınlanan makaleler

      7.6.  Ulusal bilimsel toplantılarda sunulan ve bildiri kitabında basılan bildiriler

7.6.1    Investigation of A Probiotic as an Alternative for Salinomycin Against Coccidiosis in Broilers. S. Zerrin ERDOĞMU޹, Nurhayat GÜLMEZ², Ayfer FINDIK³, Hüseyin ŞAH², Murat GÜLMEZ⁴

7.6.2.   Testiküler ışınlama sonrası sperm parametrelerindeki değişiklikler ve hormonal tedavinin fertilite üzerine etkisinin TESE (Testiküler sperm ekstraksiyonu) yöntemi ile incelenmesi. Demir A., Tanıdır Y., Abacıoğlu U., Atasoy B.M, Özen Z., Fındık A., Bozkurt S., Polat S. Türkeri L.N. 18. Ulusal Üroloji Kongresi (Uluslar arası Katılımlı) 2-7 Ekim 2004, Antalya

      7.7.  Diğer yayınlar

8.    Projeler

    8.1. NEU DESAM Grant no. SAG-2016-04030 Probiyotiklerin Eimeria tenella Enfekte Etlik Piliçlerin Sağlık Durumu ve Büyüme Performansı Üzerindeki Etkinliği, Araştırıcı.

      8.2. NEU-DESAM 2016-04048. Ref No:CE422-2016. Kızartma yağlarının spermatozoon parametreleri üzerindeki etkileri ve probiyotiklerin koruyucu etkileri, Araştırıcı.

      8.3 NEU-DESAM:SAG 2017 01-029. Kızartma Yağının Fizyolojik ve Biyokimyasal Kan Parametreleri ile Spermatozoon Üzerindeki Etkileri ve Egzersizin Koruyucu Rolü, Araştırıcı.

9.    İdari Görevler

      9.1. Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi Ortak Dersler Fakülte Koordinatörü

10.  Bilimsel ve Mesleki Kuruluşlara Üyelikler

      10.1. Avrupa Viroloji Cemiyeti

      10.2. Türk / Kıbrıs Mikrobiyoloji Cemiyeti

      10.3. Avrupa İnsan Üreme ve Embriyoloji Cemiyeti

11.  Ödüller

      11.1. Poster ödülü

12.  Son iki yılda verdiğiniz lisans ve lisansüstü düzeydeki dersler için aşağıdaki tabloyu doldurunuz.

Not: Açılmışsa, yaz döneminde verilen dersler de tabloya ilave edilecektir.