Dr. Ofcan Oflaz is a scientist specializing in medical biology, genetics, and bioinformatics, with a particular focus on protein engineering and biological modeling.

Education and Academic Career Ofcan Oflaz completed his entire academic education at Hacettepe University:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Faculty of Science, Department of Biology (2010–2014).
• Master’s Degree: Institute of Natural Sciences, Molecular Biology (2014–2017). His thesis focused on the homology-based three-dimensional structure modeling of the AVPR2 protein.
• Ph.D.: Institute of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology (2017–2023). He prepared his Ph.D. thesis on the investigation of resistance to etravirine in HIV-1 low-level viremia strains using in silico and in vitro methods.

Since 2020, he has been serving at the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lokman Hekim University.

Scientific Work and Research Areas

Dr. Oflaz’s research is interdisciplinary, combining molecular biology with computational tools. His primary areas of expertise and research include:

• Bioinformatics and Structural Biology: Homology modeling, protein interactions, and protein engineering.
• Medical Genetics and Rare Diseases: Genetic and clinical evaluation of rare inherited diseases (e.g., PGAP2 mutation and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome).
• Virology and Drug Resistance: Analysis of drug resistance in HIV-1 strains and strategies for combating viruses.
• Personalized Medicine: Applications of bioinformatics in medical diagnosis and targeted therapies.
• Nutritional Genomics and Exercise: Effects of genetic polymorphisms on athletic performance and metabolic processes.

Scientific Achievements and Publications

According to sources, Dr. Ofcan Oflaz has a total of 24 publications. His work has garnered international attention, with 7 citations according to Scopus data and an h-index of 1. He has also authored scientific book chapters on topics such as “Homology Modeling” and “Nutritional Genomics.”

Administrative Roles and Educational Activities

Oflaz holds numerous administrative responsibilities within the university, including membership on the Software Affairs Commission, the Simulation Center Board, and the Assessment and Evaluation Board, as well as serving as the coordinator for the Faculty of Medicine’s website.

In the field of education, he teaches various undergraduate-level courses, including “Fighting Viruses,” “Medical Biology and Genetics,” “The Molecular Journey from Gene to Protein,” and “The Use of Social Media in Healthcare.” Dr. Oflaz continues to contribute to medical diagnosis and research projects (BAP) with his advanced knowledge of bioinformatics.