Prof. Makbule Gezmen-Karadag | Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Makbule Gezmen-Karadag, Gazi University, Turkey

Professor Makbule Gezmen Karadağ is a distinguished expert in Nutrition and Dietetics 🥗, serving at Gazi University. With a Ph.D. from Hacettepe University (2008) 🎓, she has dedicated her career to clinical nutrition, metabolic disorders, and public health. Rising through academic ranks, she became a Professor in 2019 👩‍🏫. Her research focuses on omega-3 fatty acids 🐟, sleep regulation 💤, and chronic diseases. She has supervised numerous master’s and Ph.D. theses 📚 and continues to advance nutritional science through her studies on diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome ⚕️.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🏆

Professor Makbule Gezmen Karadağ is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive contributions to clinical nutrition, metabolic disorders, and public health. Her groundbreaking research on omega-3 fatty acids, sleep regulation, and chronic diseases has significantly impacted the field of nutrition science. With a career spanning over two decades, she has not only advanced scientific understanding but also mentored the next generation of researchers.

Education & Experience 🎓👩‍🏫

• Ph.D. in Nutrition and Dietetics (2008) 🏅 – Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences
• M.Sc. in Dietetics (2003) 📘 – Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences
• B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics (2000) 🎖️ – Hacettepe University, Academy of Health Technology

Academic Career 📚

• Professor (2019–present) 👩‍🏫 – Gazi University
• Associate Professor (2012–2019) 📖 – Gazi University
• Assistant Professor (2009–2012) 🎓 – Gazi University

Professional Development 🌍📖

Professor Karadağ actively contributes to nutritional science through research, mentorship, and public health initiatives. She has led and participated in clinical studies 🏥, exploring the impact of diet on chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome 🩺. As a sought-after speaker and mentor 🎤, she has presented her findings at international conferences 🌎 and collaborated on multi-disciplinary nutrition projects. Her work emphasizes omega-3 fatty acids 🐟, sleep health 💤, and dietary interventions for metabolic balance. Dedicated to education and scientific advancement, she has supervised numerous postgraduate theses 📜, shaping the future of nutrition research.

Research Focus 🔬📑

Professor Karadağ’s research centers on clinical nutrition 🥗 and its role in metabolic disorders 🏥. She explores omega-3 fatty acids 🐟 and their impact on sleep regulation 💤, cognitive function 🧠, and chronic diseases. Her studies on nutritional interventions for diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and obesity aim to develop effective dietary strategies. Additionally, she investigates public health nutrition 🏥, focusing on preventive dietetics to combat lifestyle diseases. Through her research, she seeks to bridge the gap between nutrition science and practical healthcare applications ⚕️, improving global health 🌍 through evidence-based dietary guidelines.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

• Best Research Paper Award 🏅 – Recognized for outstanding contribution to clinical nutrition
• Outstanding Academic Achievement Award 🎓 – Gazi University
• Excellence in Teaching Award 👩‍🏫 – For significant contributions to nutrition education
• Research Grant for Nutritional Studies 💰 – Supported innovative research on diet and chronic diseases
• Keynote Speaker Recognition 🎤 – Honored for expertise in omega-3 fatty acids and sleep regulation

Publication Top Notes:

• 📝 “The multiple functions and mechanisms of osteopontin” (2018) – Cited by 36

• 📝 “Consumers’ Opinions and Use of Food Labels, Nutrition, and Health Claims: Results from Turkey” (2017) – Cited by 36

• 📝 “Comorbidities and their impact on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” (2018) – Cited by 36

• 📝 “Association of sleep quality with nutritional status and body mass index in adults”

• 📝 “Food neophobia and its relationship with dietary quality and diversity in Turkish young adults: a cross-sectional study”

• 📝 “The relationship between temperament with nutritional status and anthropometric measurements in adult individuals”

• 📝 “Evaluation of mindful eating, body image and anthropometric measurements in adults”

• 📝 “The effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on plasma orexin A, plasma fatty acids, and anthropometric measurements in patients with narcolepsy”