Dr. Fabiano Santos from IDRC Visits KUTTAM-NDAL
Dr. Fabiano Santos, Senior Program Specialist at the Canada-based International Development Research Centre (IDRC), visited the NDAL team at Koç University Hospital on July 2, 2025.
Exploring Genetic Inheritance: NDAL Hosts Prof. Houlden and Dr. Magrinelli
From September 16-18, 2024, Professor Henry Houlden and Dr Francesca Magrinelli from University College London (UCL) visited NDAL for an academic meeting and knowledge exchange. Over three intensive days, the visiting professors examined a total of 18 families.
The first group of families included cases with known genetic causes, leading to functional analysis to better understand disease mechanisms. From the second day onward, families with multiple affected members and clear genetic inheritance—yet unresolved despite current methodologies—were examined, and Long Read Sequencing (LRS) was proposed for further study.
In addition to neurological evaluations, the team addressed all inquiries from the families and collected various samples for further research. Turkish clinicians working with the patients were also present during parts of the meetings. The highly productive discussions and collaborations provided an excellent model for future engagements.
Dr. Fabiano Santos from IDRC Visits KUTTAM-NDAL
NDAL
YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies Indexed in TRDizin
Istanbul Research Institute
YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies Indexed in TRDizin
YILLIK: Annual of Istanbul Studies has been indexed in the academic database TRDizin. With its 5th and 6th issues now included in TRDizin, the journal delivers original research on the historical and cultural heritage of Istanbul to the national academic community in a stronger way.
Collaboration Between Suna’nın Kızları and Kahramanmaraş Governorship for Children’s Development
Suna'nın Kızları
Collaboration Between Suna’nın Kızları and Kahramanmaraş Governorship for Children’s Development
Within the scope of the protocol signed between the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation and the Governorship of Kahramanmaraş, the Children’s Hub activities that Suna’nın Kızları has been carrying out in Pazarcık for the past two years are being moved to the city center of Kahramanmaraş. These neighborhood-, school-, and community-based activities aim to support the protection, empowerment, and access to services of all children, especially girls.