Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Baris | Pharmacology | Excellence in Research Award

İzmir University of Economics | Turkey

Elif Baris is an Assistant Professor of Medical Pharmacology at Izmir University of Economics, specializing in molecular pharmacology with a strong focus on inflammation, pain physiology, and cholinergic anti-inflammatory mechanisms. She holds a pharmacy degree and a doctoral qualification in medical pharmacology from Dokuz Eylül University, and has developed expertise in cytokine signaling, oxidative stress, neuroimmune modulation, molecular oncology, stem cell immunoregulation, and sepsis models. Her professional experience includes leading and contributing to numerous multidisciplinary research projects supported by national and institutional scientific bodies, alongside collaborations with prominent medical and biotechnology institutions. Her research interests extend to autonomic nervous system pharmacology, neuroimmune interactions, mechanotransduction through TRPV4 channels, and innovative drug repurposing strategies. She possesses strong research skills in qRT-PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, cytokine arrays, flow cytometry, and real-time cell analysis, supported by extensive publications in indexed journals and multiple patents involving varenicline- and choline-based therapeutic applications. She has received recognition through collaborative roles in funded research, chapter authorship in academic publications, and contributions to translational pharmacology. Her professional memberships include national societies in pharmacology and physiology, reflecting her commitment to scientific advancement. With her growing contributions to drug innovation, inflammation therapeutics, and molecular pharmacology, she continues to advance impactful research aimed at improving mechanisms of pain management and immune regulation.