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History, Vision and Mission
History
The Department of Medical Biology was established in 1982, with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali ÖZCEL appointed as its first chair. The Department initially operated in the building on campus that currently houses the Faculty of Pharmacy. In 1983, it relocated to its present premises at Ege University Hospital, which had previously been occupied by the Department of Pediatrics.
During the 20-year period from 1984 to 2004, the Department's premises underwent partial refurbishment in 1997, including the renovation of its laboratory facilities. From 1982 to 1997, academic staff from the Departments of Medical Biology and Pediatrics jointly conducted routine peripheral blood cytogenetic analyses, Barr body examinations and prenatal diagnostic procedures in the laboratories of the Department of Medical Biology.
In 1997, the Department contributed to the establishment of the Research and Application Center for Genetic Diseases (EGETAM) and subsequently provided the Center with molecular biology and genetic analysis services. Since 1983, the Department's Molecular Biology Laboratory has been continuously strengthened in terms of technical infrastructure, equipment and qualified personnel. Since 2000, it has provided routine services to 16 units as the Molecular Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory. The acquisition of modern, computer-controlled molecular analysis systems has enabled the laboratory to deliver reliable results within a short turnaround time.
Our Vision
To contribute to the education of physicians equipped with the knowledge and skills required by national and international scientific and technological advances in medical biology; and to become a leading education and research institution that offers graduate programmes comparable to those of internationally recognised universities, remains at the forefront of scientific developments and trains scientists whose research contributes to medical science.
Our Mission
To plan and conduct projects that underpin education and research, follow scientific and technological advances and contribute to the global body of knowledge; and, as a molecular biology laboratory operating in accordance with international standards, to support physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic processes and thereby improve the quality of healthcare services.
