Science Education Leader Award
Fatih Berktaş
Aksaray University School of Medicine, Turkey
| Fatih Berktaş |
| Affiliation |
Aksaray University School of Medicine |
| Country |
Turkey |
| Scopus ID |
57193011149 |
| Documents |
5 |
| Citations |
15 |
| h-index |
2 |
| Subject Area |
Health Education |
| Event |
Top Teachers Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0001-5215-2880 |
| Google Scholar |
vySpNpcAAAAJ |
Fatih Berktaş is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medical Pharmacology, Aksaray University School of Medicine, Turkey. His research focuses on pharmacology, mesenchymal stem cell applications, peripheral neuropathy, and health education.[1][3]
Abstract
This article examines the academic profile and research contributions of Fatih Berktaş, Assistant Professor of Medical Pharmacology at Aksaray University School of Medicine, Turkey. His work addresses mesenchymal stem cell applications in peripheral neuropathy, antidepressant mechanisms, and rational drug use among health professionals.[1] The recognition is associated with the Top Teachers Awards for contributions to science education.[2]
Keywords
Medical pharmacology; mesenchymal stem cells; peripheral neuropathy; antidepressant drugs; rational drug use; health education; neuroscience.
Introduction
Fatih Berktaş completed his bachelor’s degree at Ankara University Faculty of Pharmacy in 2002 and obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in Pharmacology from Çukurova University Institute of Health Sciences in 2017 and 2022, respectively.[1] He was appointed Assistant Professor at Aksaray University in 2024 and has been active in pharmacology research and education.[2]
Research Profile
Fatih Berktaş’s research profile includes publications on stem cell transplantation, pain mechanisms, and rational drug use.[3] His Scopus record lists 5 documents, 15 citations, and an h-index of 2, while Google Scholar reports 17 documents, 66 citations, and an h-index of 6.[1][3] He is a member of the Turkish Pharmacology Association, the Turkish Brain Research and Neurosciences Association, and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies.[2]
Research Contributions
His doctoral thesis investigated mesenchymal stem cell application stimulated via alpha adrenergic receptors in peripheral neuropathy.[1] Additional contributions include studies on self-medication practices among ear, nose, and throat patients and on drug prescribing knowledge among Turkish dentists.[4][5] He has also authored book chapters on central nervous system drugs and the sympathetic system in pain mechanisms.[2]
Publications
Selected publications include research in the European Journal of Therapeutics, Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, Çukurova Medical Journal, and the Interdisciplinary Medical Journal.[4][5][6] His recent work addresses medical students’ knowledge of food, dietary supplement, and drug interactions.[7]
Research Impact
The Scopus profile indicates 15 citations and an h-index of 2, while Google Scholar indicates 66 citations and an h-index of 6.[1][3] His subject categories include General & Internal Medicine, Education & Educational Research, and Research & Experimental Medicine.[1]
Award Suitability
The Science Education Leader Award recognizes contributions to pharmacology education and research training.[2] Berktaş’s teaching roles, book chapters, and health education studies support suitability for the Top Teachers Awards.[7]
Conclusion
Fatih Berktaş represents a pharmacologist whose work combines experimental neuroscience with health education research.[1] His academic record supports recognition through the Science Education Leader Award and related teaching honors.[2]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Fatih Berktaş, Author ID 57193011149. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57193011149
- Top Teachers Awards. (n.d.). Science Education Leader Award. Top Teachers.
https://topteachers.net/
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Fatih Berktaş author profile. Google Scholar.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vySpNpcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- Kıroğlu, O., Berktaş, F., Khan, Z., Dağkıran, M., & Karataş, Y. (2022). Self-medication practices with conventional and herbal drugs among ear, nose, and throat patients. Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 68(10), 1416–1422.
https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20220430
- Kıroğlu, O., Khan, Z., Berktaş, F., Öz, E., Ünal, İ., & Karataş, Y. (2023). Evaluation of the knowledge and practices about drug prescribing and adverse reaction reporting among Turkish dentists. European Journal of Therapeutics, 29(1), 74–80.
https://doi.org/10.58600/eurjther-188
- Berktaş, F., Kıroğlu, O., & Aksu, F. (2017). The effects of antidepressant drugs on learning and memory mechanisms. Arşiv Kaynak Tarama Dergisi, 26(2), 178–206.
https://doi.org/10.17827/aktd.280538
- Berktaş, F., Akçay, A., Toprak, M. N., Miliğ, M., Yurtbilir, Y., & Ateş, C. (2026). Medical students’ knowledge, awareness, and behaviors regarding food, dietary supplement, and drug interactions across academic years. Medical Science Educator.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40670-026-02831-3