Exploring genome structural variation in a unique subterranean rodent (Blind Mole Rat, Nannospalax sp.), with the focus on genes and gene families expressed in the salivary glands. (2024 –2027). Funded by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK, 124N012, Researcher).
Identification of yeasts and molds responsible for petroleum odour in Kashar cheese by next-generation microbiota analyses (2021 –2024). Funded by TUBİTAK (119O356, Researcher).
The effect of the altitude on microbiome composition of Anatolian Blind Mole Rat (Nannospalax xanthodon) in Central Taurus mountains (2020 –2022). Funded by TUBİTAK (220Z032, Researcher).
Identification of host genetic factors affecting fungal microbitota and metabolism in Drosophila melanogaster (2018 –2020). Funded by TUBİTAK (117Z585, PI).
Effect of Anti-inflammatory IL-10 Pathway in Behçet’s Disease (2016 –2018). Funded by TUBİTAK (116C090, PI).
Genetics of age related macular degeneration. Young Investigator Development grant (2014-2015). Funded by Center for AIDS Research (CFAR, NIAID 1P30AI094189, PI)
Genome-wide association study to identify host genetic risk factors for susceptibility to HIV infection and progression to AIDS related outcomes among African Americans (2010-2011). Funded by Office of AIDS Research – NIH Intramural Research Grant (PI)
