Sümeyya Çapuk

Sümeyya Çapuk is a dedicated PhD candidate in Immunology and currently serves as a research assistant at the Faculty of Medicine. With a strong academic foundation in the health sciences, she earned her Master’s degree in Medical Microbiology, following a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Her academic and professional journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the complexities of the human immune system and its interactions with microbial pathogens and infectious agent-induced cancer. Throughout her graduate studies, Sümeyya has focused on exploring the immunological mechanisms involved in infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and host-pathogen interactions. As a research assistant, she actively contributes to various laboratory projects, assisting in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific publication. Her interdisciplinary background allows her to approach research questions from both a molecular and clinical perspective, bridging the gap between bench science and medical application.

Publications

Exposome Insights to Action A Unified Call for Cancer Prevention, and a Vision for Precision Prevention
Merve Saide Uzunoglu, Sümeyya Çapuk, Aylin Seher Uzunoglu, Sevgi Kalkanli Taş. © 2026. 30 pages.
Cancer exposomics moves from data acquisition to actionable interventions through a multi-step, integrative approach that spans precise exposure assessment, mechanistic insight...
Evaluation of Spatially Variable Genes as Biomarkers in Tumor Initiation and Progression
Aylin Seher Uzunoglu, Merve Saide Uzunoglu, Sümeyya Çapuk, Sevgi Kalkanli Taş. © 2025. 30 pages.
The crucial role that biomarkers play in cancer research is becoming an increasingly foundational research area. Biomarkers demonstrate various biological environments, and...