Prof. Dr. Yavuz Ensari Molecular Biology Research Laboratory
Laboratory Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Ebru İNCE BOSTANCI
Laboratory Extension: 3088
Establishment Date of the Laboratory: 2000
Purpose of the Laboratory:
- To meet the increasing needs of researchers and conduct molecular biology-based research,
- To design new methods and products,
- To carry out studies for the preservation of human and environmental health and the resolution of problems.
Areas of Research in the Laboratory:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Agriculture
- Veterinary Medicine
- Industrial Sector
Research Topics in the Laboratory:
- Purification and characterization of industrially relevant enzymes from bacteria,
- Accumulation, biosorption, immobilization, and toxic effects of heavy metals in microorganisms,
- Genotoxic effects of pesticides and determination of mutagenic potential,
- Microbial production and biodegradation,
- Environmental biotechnology and microbiology,
- Biochemical properties of molecules,
- Molecular classification of microorganisms,
- Determination of antimicrobial and antioxidant effects of plant products,
- Recombinant DNA analysis,
- Basic molecular techniques (isolation, PCR, etc.),
- Primer design,
- Gene structure and genetic control mechanisms,
- Gene mutation studies (Salmonella/AMES Test),
- Identification of specific or nonspecific regions in DNA,
- Determination of gene expression.
Laboratory Activities:
- Conducting research in the field of molecular biology,
- Designing new methods and products,
- Carrying out studies for the preservation of human and environmental health and the resolution of problems,
- Providing research experience to undergraduate and graduate students.
Laboratory Objectives:
- Advancement of research in the field of molecular biology,
- Designing new methods and products,
- Conducting studies for the preservation of human and environmental health and the resolution of problems,
- Providing research experience to undergraduate and graduate students.
| Name | Research Topic | E-mail | Extension Phone |
| Prof. Dr. Ebru İNCE BOSTANCI | Molecular Genetics, Microbial Biotechnology, Genomics, and Metabolomics | eince@dicle.edu.tr | 3005 |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma MATPAN BEKLER | Cell Biology, Enzyme and Microbial Biotechnology, Microbiology, Thermophilic Microorganisms, Microbial Biotechnology, Gene Cloning | fmatpan@dicle.edu.tr | 3231 |
| Research Assistant PhD Özlem DEMİRCİ TURGUNBAYER | Environmental Toxicology, Biochemical Toxicology, Genetic and Molecular Toxicology, Nanotoxicology | ozdem22@gmail.com | 3135 |
Laboratory Equipment:
- Laminar Flow Cabinet
- Incubator
- Deep Freezer and Refrigerators
- Shaking Water Bath and Shaking Incubators
- Ultracentrifuge
- Mini Ultracentrifuge
- Autoclave and Sterilizers
- Gel Imaging System
- Spectrophotometer
- pH Meter
- Vortex Mixer
- Horizontal Electrophoresis System
- Vertical Electrophoresis System
- Homogenizers
- Various Chromatography Equipment (gel filtration, ion exchange, affinity)
- Thermal Cycler (for PCR)
- Hybridization Oven