Prof. Dr.
Burak YULUĞ
Accomplished Professor of Neurology & Associate Professor of Neuroscience
Strong interest and extensive experience in Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry, complemented by a background in translational neuroscience.
About Me
M.A, Ph.D. (Neurology) September 1999 – August 2004
Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey (Prof Idıman)
MD-PhD thesis entitled “The neuroprotective role of rifampicin in focal cerebral ischemia” was accepted successfully without any corrections by Prof. Egemen. Idiman.
B.A. (Medicine), September 1991 – August 1998
Adept at conducting randomized studies in both human neurology and psychiatry, employing innovative animal models to advance research.
Proficient in fMRI and FDG-PET analysis for neurological and psychiatric conditions, and skilled in reconstructing fMRI data using Graph analysis to explore health and disease states.
A proven leader, adept at designing and executing experimental neuroscience studies, utilizing Microsoft-based programs effectively.
Possesses an additional dimension with a background in Philosophy, enriching a well-rounded academic portfolio.
Selected Achievements
Articles
Achieved an annual output of over 15 high-impact SCI-indexed articles in conjunction with a proficient Neurology unit, comprising psychologists, gerontologists, neurology residents, and research assistants.
Collaboration
Successfully extended collaborations globally, encompassing renowned research entities such as Feinstein Neuropsychiatry Institute (New York), Karolinska Institute (Sweden), and Munich Technical University (Germany).
Publications
Orchestrated consistent scholarly output through prestigious scientific publications, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration within the Neurology unit while cultivating global academic networks with esteemed research institutions.
Research
Secured an esteemed opportunity as a Clinical Research Associate specializing in Stroke Research at Cambridge University, UK, under the guidance of Prof JC Baron. Regrettably, the pursuit of this role was hindered by the unforeseen early retirement of Prof Baron.
Dr. Burak Yuluğ as the Professor of the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, managed to become one of the three people elected from Turkey to become a member of the “European Stroke Organization (European Stroke Association)” Academy.
Dr. Yuluğ took an active role in determining the diagnosis and treatment algorithms and was also elected as Academic Editor for the journals “PlosOne” and “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” which are ranked among the highest journals in the latest Scopus World Academic Journal rankings.
Prof. Dr. Yuluğ; Finally, with his scientific studies, he was elected as the Turkish representative of the European Neurostimulation Association.
He was accepted as a member of Sigma Xi, which also includes names such as Nobel Prize-winning scientists Albert Einstein and Francis Crick. Prof. was nominated for membership by the Sigma Xi Commission for his research in the field of neuroscience and neurology. Dr. Yuluğ was selected as a member of this prestigious society.
Prof. Dr. Yuluğ currently continues his studies on degenerative dementias in close collaboration with doctoral students and neuroimaging research groups at the New York Feinstein Neuropsychiatry Institute, the Swedish Karolinska Institute and the Technical University of Munich.
“THE MEDICAL PROFESSION IS AN ART”
The servants of this art are doctors, and doctors are the servants of our people.
The white apron is the symbol of cleanliness, the symbol of compassion and humanity, and the best example of service to the public.
