The Genome Analysis Laboratory, which was completed and opened by the Near East University, eliminates the foreign dependency of the TRNC in the genetic analysis of many diseases, especially genetic diseases and cancer, along with COVID-19.
It has been more than 2019 years since COVID-19, which was first seen in China in December 2, entered our lives. In this process, we learned a lot about SARS-CoV-2, which caused the disease that turned into a pandemic, through scientific studies carried out all over the world. However, it is difficult to say that the scientific world knows everything about SARS-CoV-2. One of the most important reasons for this situation is undoubtedly that the virus is constantly changing with the mutations it has undergone and gaining new adaptations and features with each new variant that emerges with these changes.
Near East University put an end to TRNC's foreign dependency in genome analysis
It is vital to analyze the genetic material of the virus for a correct understanding of SARS-CoV-2 and its transformations. Near East University, with the Genome Analysis Laboratory it opened after completing its establishment, has started to carry out genetic analyzes that ensure the genetic change and definitive confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 in the TRNC. With this aspect, the Genome Analysis Laboratory has started to work with COVID-19, especially genetic diseases, cancer and SARS- It also eliminates the foreign dependency of the TRNC in the genome analysis of many diseases, including the precise determination of microbes other than CoV-2. Genetic material sequence analyzes are used as a guide in many critical issues from the diagnosis of the disease to its treatment, from its development to the characteristics of the new variant. These analyzes are needed in order to monitor the genetic changes of the virus, to determine the source of the virus, to monitor the ways of spreading, to identify the changes that the virus has undergone over time, to identify contagion, adhesion to the receptor, to determine the course of infection and to create treatment alternatives. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ and the head of Near East University Kit Production and Genome Analysis Laboratories Assoc. Dr. Mahmut Çerkez Ergören made speeches. After the opening, members of the press were informed about the Near East University Genome Analysis Laboratory, Kit Production Laboratory and COVID-19 PCR Diagnostic Laboratory.
prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ: “We are eliminating the foreign dependency of TRNC in genome analyzes needed in many other fields, especially in COVID-19.” In his speech at the opening of the Genome Analysis Laboratory, the last two years with the COVID-19 pandemic have been intense. Near East University Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ said, “As a university, we have tried to support both our country and humanity with all kinds of academic and innovative studies. Even in the most adverse conditions, we produced masks, disinfectants, face shields and respirators. We tried to keep the health system of our country alive by opening our emergency services and intensive care units to the service of our people. In the ongoing process, we established and developed the COVID-19 PCRT Diagnosis Laboratory, and these studies continued with the establishment of the Genome Analysis Laboratory together with the Kit Production Laboratory. said Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ said, “The Near East University Variant Analysis Kit was designed by our colleagues in these laboratories and is now ready for use. In addition, our quantitative SARS-CoV-2 PCR Kit, which will facilitate the work of physicians following the treatment, has also been designed and will be used soon.” . Dr. Şanlıdağ said, “With our Genome Analysis Laboratory, we are eliminating the TRNC's dependence on abroad for genome analyzes applied not only for COVID-2, but also for many other fields, especially cancer.”
Assoc. Dr. Mahmut Çerkez Ergören: “Until now, we will be able to perform genome analyzes, the results of which have been expected for months, in 5-6 hours in our own laboratory.”
Near East University Kit Production and Genome Analysis Laboratories responsible Assoc. Dr. Mahmut Çerkez Ergören, on the other hand, started his speech at the opening by sharing the happiness he felt for realizing his dream of performing gene analyzes in his own laboratories as a geneticist. Assoc. Dr. Mahmut Çerkez Ergören said, “Until now, we have been dependent on abroad for gene and genome analyzes that should be done for prenatal, postnatal and cancer treatment in the diagnosis of genetic diseases. Now, by performing all the genome-based analyzes required for diagnosis, treatment and research in our own laboratories, we will be able to perform the tests, which have been expected for months, within 5-6 hours until today," he said.
Stating that they carry out their COVID-19 studies with a multidisciplinary team at Near East University, Assoc. Dr. Mahmut Çerkez Ergören said, “In our research and analysis, we are not only trying to find results, but we are interpreting the result by questioning it with all its reasons and from multiple perspectives. It is a product of this way of working that we produced our own PCR Kit in the TRNC and established our own laboratory for genome analysis.” Stating that he paved the way for his studies with the opportunities provided by the Near East University, Assoc. Dr. Ergören said, “I would like to thank the visionary management of the Near East University very much. This success also prevented the brain drain. It also paved the way for young minds who are experts in the field of genetics to stay in the country and contribute to their own country.
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