Assoc Prof Dr. Dilek Kahvecioglu, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Kahvecioglu is a dedicated neonatologist at S.B. Ankara Education and Research Hospital since 2019. She earned her medical degree from Ankara University (2004) and specialized in Neonatology (2015). Her master’s thesis focused on the effects of passive smoking on child health. With extensive experience in pediatrics, she has supervised numerous master’s theses and led significant research projects, including studies on neonatal sepsis and COVID-19. Dr. Kahvecioglu is also an active member of the Turkish Pediatric and Neonatology Associations, teaching vital courses on neonatal care. 🩺👶📚✨
Publication Profile
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Educational Background
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Kahvecioglu’s educational journey demonstrates a strong foundation in medicine and pediatrics. She completed her primary education at Seyranbağları Primary School in Ankara (1986-1991), followed by secondary education at Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School (1991-1998). She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine (1998-2004). Dr. Kahvecioglu furthered her studies by obtaining a Master’s degree in Pediatrics from S.B. Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2005-2011) and specializing in Neonatology at Ankara University (2011-2015). Her master’s thesis, titled “Investigation of the Effects of Passive Smoking on Child Health and Evaluation with Urinary Cotinine Levels,” was supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yıldız Dallar, highlighting her commitment to child health research.
Professional Experience
Dr. Kahvecioglu’s professional trajectory reflects her dedication and expertise in the field of neonatology. She began her career as a Research Assistant at S.B. Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2005-2011) and subsequently worked as a Specialist Doctor at S.B. Kaman State Hospital (2011-2012). She served as an Assistant Research Doctor at Ankara University (2012-2015) before becoming a Neonatology Specialist at S.B. Sivas Numune Hospital (2015-2016) and later at S.B. Ankara Education and Research Hospital (2016-2019). Since 2019, she has held the position of Associate Professor at the same institution, contributing significantly to both clinical practice and academic research.
Research Projects
Dr. Kahvecioglu has actively participated in various significant research projects, contributing as an Assistant Researcher in studies investigating neonatal health issues. Notable projects include the “International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium (INICC) Data Summary for 43 Countries” (2007-2012), and the “Turkey Neonatal Encephalopathy Database.” As a Project Manager, she also led a Multicenter Study on Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome in Turkey, showcasing her ability to coordinate and manage impactful research initiatives that address critical healthcare challenges.
Conclusion
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Kahvecioglu’s extensive educational background, professional experience, research contributions, and commitment to education and administrative duties make her an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her dedication to improving neonatal health through research and mentorship is commendable and deserving of recognition.
Publication Top Notes
- “Soluble TREM-1 is not a useful biomarker in the diagnosis of early-onset neonatal sepsis” 🔬
- “A 37-kb Deletion in Region 16p13.3 in an Infant with Osteopetrosis and Congenital Diarrhea Including the CLCN7 and PERCC1 Genes”🧬
- “An observational, multicenter, registry-based cohort study of Turkish Neonatal Society in neonates with Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy” (1 citation, 2023) 📊
- “Neonatal Resuscitation Practices in Turkey: A Survey of the Turkish Neonatal Society and the Union of European Neonatal and Perinatal Societies” (1 citation, 2023) 🍼
- “First report of surgery for anencephaly in twin pregnancies: Technical notes and postoperative management”⚕️
- “Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Presenting as Hydrops Fetalis due to Intestinal Atresia” 🌊
- “New parameters on prediction of severity of transient tachypnea of the newborn”
- “A Comparative Trial of the Effectiveness of Nasal Interfaces Used to Deliver Continuous Positive Airway Pressure for a Brief Period in Infants With Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn” (5 citations, 2020) 🔄
- “Health care-associated infection surveillance: A prospective study of a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit” (3 citations, 2019) 🏥
- “A rare chromosomal disorder in a newborn: Trisomy 3q” 🧬