Speakers

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duygu Udum began her studies at Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. In 2001, she completed an internship in the Department of Small Animal Internal Medicine at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany. She graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2002 and began her doctoral studies in Veterinary Biochemistry at the Institute of Health Sciences, Uludağ University, where she also worked as a research assistant.

In 2009, she earned her PhD in Veterinary Biochemistry. From 2010 to 2011, she completed a post-doctoral fellowship in the Diabetes and Obesity Department at the Penn State University College of Medicine, USA.

In 2013, Dr. Udum was appointed as an Assistant Professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and in 2020, she was awarded the title of Associate Professor in Veterinary Biochemistry.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Güçlü Gülanber began his studies at Istanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1983, graduating in 1988. He worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Surgery at the same university, where he completed his doctoral thesis in 1994, earning the title of DVM, PhD. His thesis was the first PhD dissertation in the field of acupuncture within health sciences in Turkey.

Following his doctorate, Dr. Gülanber served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. In 2001, he left academia to establish the G&G Academia Veterinary Diagnosis and Treatment Center, where he has since continued his professional career. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2018.

In 1992, he completed training in Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Beijing Agricultural University in China, receiving his certification. He also earned certifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Laser Applications at Hebei University of Veterinary Medicine in China. Additionally, he holds diplomas from Chi University (USA, Florida) in Veterinary Acupuncture (CVA), Veterinary Herbal Therapy (CVCH), and Veterinary Food Therapy (CVFT). Dr. Gülanber has also completed a master’s degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Small Animals.

He specializes in complementary and integrative therapies, particularly in treating orthopedic, neurological, and oncological conditions. His expertise includes bioresonance-frequency therapy, energy medicine, homeopathy, homotoxicology, prolotherapy, neural therapy, andozone therapy.

Dr. Gülanber has authored over 50 national and international scientific publications. He currently practices as a clinician at G&G Academia.

He is a founding member and Board Director of theWorld Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Acupuncture, a member of the American Association of Veterinary Acupuncture, and a founding member and Board Director of both the Asia-Pacific Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and the European Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Ahmet ÖZAK was born in 1969 in Adana, Turkey. He completed his high school education at Tarsus American College between 1980 and 1987. In 1993, he graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. The same year, he began his PhD studies as a research assistant in the Department of Surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

After earning his PhD in 2000, he was awarded a postdoctoral scholarship by TÜBİTAK for the years 2001–2002, during which he conducted research on peripheral nerve repair. In 2003, Dr. ÖZAK was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU). He currently serves as a Professor in the same department.

In 2010, Dr. ÖZAK participated as an observer researcher in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, for one month. In 2023, he attended the Total Hip Replacement course organized by BlueSAO in China twice, earning a certification in the procedure. In 2024, he was invited as a lecturer to the Veterinary Vertices International Congress held in Jiaxing, China, where he conducted a three-day advanced neurology workshop titled"Neurology Advance Practical Workshop."

Dr. ÖZAK is married, has a son named Ozan, and is the proud owner of two cats, Aşil and Püsük.

Prof. Dr. Barış Kürüm graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. He began his academic career in 1998 as a research assistant in the Department of Surgery at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his doctoral program in surgery at Ankara University Institute of Health Sciences in 2003, earning the title of Doctor of Science. Dr. Kürüm received the title of Associate Professor in 2013 and was promoted to Professor in 2021. He currently serves as a faculty member and active clinical veterinarian at Kırıkkale University. His primary area of interest is small animal orthopedics and the surgical treatment of orthopedic conditions. He has taught numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses on these topics and has been a speaker at various professional events. Dr. Kürüm is the founding president and a board member of the Veterinary Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (VOD).

Prof. Dr. Buğrahan Bekir Yağcı was born in 1973 in Ankara, Turkey. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. In 1997, he was appointed as a research assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

In 2000, Dr. Yağcı transferred to Kırıkkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, as a research assistant. He earned his PhD degree in 2003 from Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine.

At Kırıkkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Yağcı was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2011.

Dr. Yağcı is married and has one child

Prof. Dr. Ebru Yalçın graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She completed her PhD thesis in the Department of Internal Medicine at the same university in 2004, earning her doctorate degree. Between 2004 and 2007, she served as a Research Assistant Dr., and from 2007 to 2008, as a Lecturer. She was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2009, Associate Professor in 2011, and Professor in 2017.

Currently, she is a faculty member in the Department of Internal Medicine at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and also contributes to the PhD program in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Institute of Health Sciences.

Prof. Dr. Yalçın has authored over 50 scientific articles and numerous conference presentations. She frequently participates as an invited speaker at various congresses and teaches several courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has completed numerous social responsibility projects with elementary schools and contributed to nine scientific projects. In 2014, she received the Uludağ University Project Award. She also designed a board game for children titled "Sevimli Patiler" (Cute Paws).

Prof. Dr. Yalçın has chaired prominent events such as the Second Street Animals Congress, the First International Veterinary Clinical Management and Business Congress, and the Seventh Spring Symposium of the Clinical Veterinarians Association. Additionally, she has served on the organizing committees of nine congresses. From 2017 to 2018, she held the position of Vice Dean.

In 2019, she received the Fear Free Happy Homes Awards, a recognition for veterinary practices in behavioral sciences in the United States. In 2020, she served as an advisor and jury member for the "Imagine! Achieve for Society!" social entrepreneurship competition organized by the Bursa Veterinary Chamber.

Prof. Dr. Yalçın has held several administrative and advisory roles, including Chair of the Internal Medicine Department at Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Member of the Scientific Research Projects Commission at BUU, and Member of the Board of Directors at the Bursa Veterinary Chamber. She continues her roles as the Manager of the Behavioral Disorders Clinic, Delegate of the Bursa Veterinary Chamber, and Scientific Advisor to the Turkish Veterinary Association and the Healthy Cities Union.

Prof. Dr. Yalçın is married, has one child, and is a proud caregiver to three cats.

Dr. Zeynep Pekcan was born in 1974 in Ankara, Turkey. She graduated from Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School in 1992 and began his undergraduate studies at Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, graduating in 1998. The same year, she was appointed as a research assistant in the Department of Surgery at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

In 2000, she was admitted as a PhD student to the Department of Surgery at Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her doctoral thesis in 2005, earning her PhD degree from Ankara University Institute of Health Sciences. In 2009, she was appointed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Diseases and Clinical Sciences at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

In July 2012, she earned the title of Associate Professor in the field of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (Surgery) after successfully passing the Interuniversity Board examination. She currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Kırıkkale University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, where she continues his academic and clinical activities.

Dr. Pekcan teaches courses on veterinary surgery, ophthalmology, and anesthesia within undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. She has also delivered lectures on "Anesthesia and Euthanasia" as part of experimental animal training courses and certification programs organized by various institutions.

In addition to her academic contributions, she has participated in clinical activities at leading veterinary faculties abroad, including Utrecht University (Netherlands) in 2000, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland) in 2008, and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Germany) in 2011, enhancing her knowledge and expertise.

Prof. Dr. Ethem Mutlu Temizel successfully completed his undergraduate education at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Following graduation, he pursued his doctoral studies at Bursa Uludağ University Institute of Health Sciences, earning his PhD in 2005.

In 2010, he was appointed as an Assistant Professor, achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2012, and has been serving as a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine since 2020.

In addition to his academic role, Prof. Dr. Temizel currently provides consultancy services to Clubvet Animal Hospital (Istanbul), Vet International Animal Hospital (Kuşadası), and Cureffect Animal Health.

Prof. Dr. Temizel has authored 71 publications and contributed to 5 projects.

I grew up in Serbia and studied veterinary medicine in Belgrade and Zurich. Afterward, I completed the MBA at the University of Maryland, the USA.
I used to work in veterinary clinics in Serbia and Switzerland.
Today, I am the owner, or co-owner, and managing director of several
companies in the veterinary field (development and registration of drugs,
wholesaling, education, farming).
I am conducting my PhD studies at the Faculty for Economy and Finance in Belgrade, reading avidly and testing the promising concepts in practice.