Bio

I graduated from Izmir Institute of Technology with a master’s degree in molecular biology and Genetics. I was also qualified as a research assistant, working in microbiology and cell biology lab classes. I have been playing volleyball for more than 10 years. I am also interested in nearly every branch of sports and how scientific contributions can affect the health of athletes and sports overall.

Research Project

Every exercise leads to micro-damages in our bones and muscles which is a normal process. When given a proper time of rest these damages heal and improve athletic performance. However, in most cases, people might not give enough time for healing which would lead to slight pain. This could be easily overlooked, leading to a bigger injury: overuse injuries. The focus of my PhD project is on the development of biomarkers that lead to overuse injuries in volleyball. My overall goal is to observe different parameters (biomarkers, external load, and lifestyle) and investigate their effect on volleyball players.

Supervisors: Prof. Mauro Villarroel