Biography:
Dr. Merve Yıldırım Canpolat is expert in the field of Genetics, Bioengineering and Gene therapy with a particular focus on the use of plant- derived exosomes in the treatment of cancer and osteoarthritis. She is graduated from Biotechnology Program of Yeditepe University. In partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center, she has conducted clinical studies on cancer treatments and awarded a patent for an cancer drug. Her published work includes the effects of plant- derived exosomes applications for the regeneration of bone, cartilage, muscle and hearth muscle. Recently, she was developed a new treatment for osteoarthritis which is currently undergoing clinical trials. In 2020, she was elected Scientific Chairman of Cancer free Life Association, a non- profit to assist patient and family undergoing cancer treatment. As co-founder of Cellestetix and SickSciencelabs, she sherheads the R&D initiatives to develop a wide range of breakthrough discoveries and novel molecular applications for disease treatments, cellular regeneration and longevity support