L’Oréal Türkiye supports four new female scientists in 24th annual program

L’Oréal Türkiye, in collaboration with the UNESCO Turkish National Commission, has announced the 24th year of its ‘Women in Science Program’. This latest cohort provides support to four female researchers, bringing the total number of women supported by the program in Turkey to 132.

The supported research projects cover diverse scientific fields:

• Doç. Dr. Belgin Sever is developing new drug candidates to target harmful protein accumulation in ALS. • Doç. Dr. Çiğdem Toparlı is working on extending the lifespan of water-based, non-flammable zinc-air batteries for renewable energy storage. • Doç. Dr. Tuğçe Nihal Gevrek Civan is developing low-cost, paper-based portable analysis platforms using UV-activated polymer coatings. • Prof. Dr. Zeliha Uğur Aydın is investigating the genetic mechanisms behind the healing capacity of living tooth tissue.

Additionally, L’Oréal Türkiye has partnered with EndoTürkiye, the country’s first endometriosis patient solidarity association, to establish the Women’s Health Research Network. This initiative aims to increase visibility and research regarding understudied women’s health issues.