İstinye University continues to contribute to the world of science and technology through academic and industry partnerships. In this context, the strategic collaboration with Evideep Turkey, a global player in the fields of health and biotechnology, aims to offer significant benefits across a wide range of areas, from clinical research and AI-supported data analysis to academic projects for the pharmaceutical industry and career opportunities for engineering faculty students.
"Beyond scientific production, commercialization and global competitiveness should be targeted."
Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş, the Rector of İstinye University, emphasized that universities should not only produce knowledge but also commercialize it in a way that benefits society. He stated:
"In Turkey, the awareness of collaboration and the value of data has just started to be understood. Currently, the most important output is seen as scientific publication, but the ultimate goal of this process should be production and commercialization. İstinye University’s ‘Next-Generation University’ vision requires the integration of academic knowledge into the industry and the enhancement of global competitiveness."
"Brand partnerships in clinical research are of critical importance."
Evideep CEO and İstinye University Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Barış Erdoğan shared, "Working with young academics is a great opportunity for us. Brand partnerships in clinical research are of critical importance. Increasing our publication numbers, strengthening data access with artificial intelligence, and providing a safe research environment are among our top priorities."
Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Yasemin Gürsoy highlighted the importance of joint clinical research with pharmaceutical companies and branded courses, saying, "There are many opportunities for collaboration. We need innovative studies that will move Turkey forward in the pharmaceutical sector."
New-generation solutions in health and biotechnology
Utku Ceylan, Country Manager and Global Business Development Director at Evideep, emphasized the importance of AI-based analysis for the pharmaceutical industry and academic studies, adding:
"Working with the global network of pharmaceutical companies and forming partnerships is a highly developmental process. Thanks to new-generation technologies, we conduct analyses using AI over codes and provide data support to pharmaceutical companies in both academic and industrial contexts."
Şeniz Sağol Tüysüz, Country Manager for Clinical Operations at Evideep Turkey, highlighted the importance of developing qualified human resources in the health and biomedical fields, stating, "In the context of clinical research for the pharmaceutical industry and collaborations with medical departments, we are designing special branded courses and training programs with the university. Through this, we aim to train competent professionals for the healthcare sector."
"New collaborations for clinical research will be developed."
Şeniz Sağol Tüysüz also stated that clinical research is one of the cornerstones of collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry, saying, "We will develop new collaborations for clinical research with the university’s faculty members and provide support for projects. We aim to contribute to the sector through certified health education programs and academic publications."
"Public service understanding is a priority."
Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş emphasized that the collaboration will not only be limited to academic and sectoral gains but will also make significant contributions to society, stating:
"As a foundation university, we act with a public service understanding. This collaboration will provide significant benefits not only to scientists but also to young people, the healthcare sector, and society as a whole."
A strong academic-industrial model with a global perspective
As part of the collaboration, İstinye University and Evideep Turkey will carry out joint work in a broad range of areas, from clinical research to R&D projects in the pharmaceutical sector. The university’s faculty members will combine their academic knowledge with industry applications, while part-time job and mentorship opportunities will be offered to students.
İstinye University continues to support academic studies that will shape the future in the fields of health and technology and to be a pioneer in sectoral transformation.
