I am a neonatologist and physician-scientist in the Division of Neonatology and Center for Inflammation and Tolerance. I am committed to discovery-based research investigating maternal and neonatal immunity. The long-term goal of my research is improved health for infants and children through more effective antimicrobial and immune-based therapies. My personal interests involve spending time with my wife, kids and our Shiloh shepherd, as well as traveling and staying active by hiking, swimming and working out.

I am an experienced Clinical Research Project Manager and Basic Science Laboratory Manager in the academic research setting. I enjoy managing complex research projects, data analysis, writing and editing manuscripts, procuring regulatory documents and protocols, training/mentoring, compliance and safety, budget and resource management and coordination of collaborative intellectual property. My personal interests are taking fabulous vacations, Boston Terriers and portrait artwork.

I am an attending pediatrician from Turkey. My goal is to pursue a career in Neonatology as a physician-scientist. During my residency, I loved witnessing the power a mother can have on her child’s disease course and outcome. It got me thinking how much power pregnancy itself could potentially have on a baby’s first days of life and how further this power can last. In my free time, I love to enjoy the green and peaceful sides of Cincinnati with my husband and 2 lovely cats! Besides being affordable, we love how easy and relaxing to live in Cincinnati is!