Eylem Aydoğdu

Research and Interests

Eylem is an accomplished professional with a strong research background, holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Houston, USA, her research focusing on gene regulation in breast cancer and cancer stem cells. Following her doctoral studies, she spent over five years as a Postdoctoral Researcher at VIB in Belgium, delving into genomic foundations of polyploid cell evolution, further broadening her expertise in molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics. Her diverse professional journey also includes serving as the Country Project Coordinator for the Stent for Life European Cardiology Project in Turkey (now global Stent-Save a Life), as a Technology Transfer Officer at VIB and, most recently, as a Patent Adviser for an intellectual property firm specializing in biotechnology. In September 2023, she joined TBDO as Business Development Manager and IP Advisor, contributing her skills to further enhance the team's ongoing efforts in facilitating the transition of innovative technologies from research to the commercial world.