2023 Sedat Simavi Science Award – Professor Halil Kavaklı

Prof. Halil Kavaklı from the Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Molecular Biology and Genetics received the 2023 Sedat Simavi Science Award, which is given annually in the fields of journalism, literature, sports and science. Prof. Kavaklı received the award for his article "Small Molecule that Extends the Life Span of Mice with Deleted p53 Gene by Accelerating the Half-Life of Cryptochrome 1", published with Prof. Alper Okyar and Assoc. Prof. Şeref Gül from Istanbul University. Prof. Kavaklı received numerous awards for his studies on DNA repair and circadian rhythm. 

Professor Kavaklı continues his studies on the biological clock with the funds provided by TÜBİTAK, TÜBA, and the European Community. He received the, TÜSEB Aziz Sancar Science Award,TÜBA-Outstanding Young Scientist Award (GEBİP) and FABED Eser Tümen Outstanding Achievement Award. With over 90  works published in international magazines and books, he also worked as an editor for many scientific journals. 

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