The 2nd National Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Congress hosted by Erzurum Technical University (ETU) has started.

The National Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Congress, organized for the second time this year within the scope of the project presented to the University Student Societies Cooperation and Support Program (ÜNİDES), continues to bring together students, academicians and researchers from all over Turkey under the same roof.

Nearly 500 students and academicians from universities all around Türkiye will participate in the congress, which will be held on May 2-3 with the cooperation of ETU Faculty of Science, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the Genetics Club, and scientific sessions, oral and poster presentations will be held with the participation of experts in their fields.

The opening program of the congress was attended by ETU President Prof. Dr. Bülent Çakmak, Vice Presidents Prof. Dr. Ali Fatih Yetim, Prof. Dr. Ceren Sultan Elmalı and Erzurum Youth and Sports Provincial Director Levent Çakmur, as well as many academics and students. Speaking at the opening, Molecular Biology and Genetics Department Head Prof. Dr. Adem Kara emphasized that molecular biology and genetics play a transformative role in many sectors, especially health, agriculture, environment and industry, and stated that the congress offers a great learning and sharing opportunity for students.

Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Çakmak stated in his speech that student-centered scientific activities are an important part of ETÜ's vision and said: “These congresses are not only scientific events, but also important steps where our students develop their research and communication skills and prepare for the future. With such programs, you both gain the habit of teamwork and internalize the culture of research. Therefore, I would like to state that we are very pleased with the traditional organization of the National Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Congress, organized in cooperation with our student clubs, the Genetics Club and our Faculty of Science. We will continue to provide the necessary support for this congress to become sustainable. On this occasion, I would like to thank all our students and professors who contributed to the organization of the congress.”

During the two-day congress, solutions offered by molecular biology and genetics in various fields such as health, agriculture, environment, microbiology and industry will be discussed in scientific sessions with student presentations. In addition, the papers presented by the participants will be accepted for publication in the Eurasian Journal of Molecular and Biochemical Sciences (Eurasian Mol Biochem Sci) after being evaluated by the scientific committee. All abstracts will be published as an e-booklet as a special issue of the Congress.

Corporate Communications Directorate 02.05.2025