Hi, I’m Mehmet Yalvac. I’m a researcher and teacher specializing in neurobiology. This website is my personal initiative to connect with my students — a space where the students can schedule lessons, ask questions, and share their experiences and stories in Biology.
Education& Experience
2008-2011
Marmara University
I earned my PhD in Biochemistry, focusing on the neuro-protective properties human tooth germ stem cells.
2006-2008
Istanbul Technical University
M.Sc. in Molecular Biology and Genetics. I focused on the identification and characterization human dental follicle stem cells.
2011-2018
Nationwide Childrens Hospital
Post-Doctoral Training. Neuromuscular Diseases and Gene therapy
2018-2025
The Ohio State University
Research Scientist. Hereditary Neuropathies and Gene Therapy
2022-Present
Columbus State Community College
I teach at Columbus State Community College as an adjunct faculty.
2000-2005
Atatuk University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology Education. I obtained my bachelor's degree along with my teaching certification in Biology.
Publications
1. Rich, K.A., Pino, M.G., Yalvac, M.E. et al. (2023) Impaired motor unit recovery and maintenance in a knock-inmouse model of ALS-associated Kif5a variant. Neurobiol Dis, 182, 106148.
2. Rich, K.A., Fox, A., Yalvac, M.E., et al. (2021) Neurofilament Levels in CSF and Serum in an Adult SMA CohortTreated with Nusinersen. J. of Neuromuscular Diseases, Published: 6 November 2021.
3. Hussain SA, Yalvac ME, Khoo B, Eckardt S, McLaughlin KJ. Adap2ng CRISPR/Cas9 System for Targe2ngMitochondrial Genome. Front Genet. 2021 Apr 6;12.
4. F Kopp, MM Elguindy, ME Yalvac, H Zhang, B Chen, FA Gillet, L Sungyul, PUMILIO hyperac2vity drivespremature aging of Norad-deficient mice. eLife, 2019.
5. Z Sahenk, ME Yalvac, A Jakkrit, WD Arnold, L Chen, KM Shontz, S Lewis. Efficacy of exogenous pyruvate inTremblerJ mouse model of Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy. Brain Behav, 2018.
6. Yalvac ME, Amornvit J, Chen L, Shontz Z, et al. AAV1.NT-3 gene therapy increases muscle fiber diameterthrough ac2va2on of mTOR pathway and metabolic remodeling in a CMT mouse model. Gene Ther, 2018.
7. Amornvit J, Yalvac ME, Chen L, Sahenk Z. A novel p.T139M muta2on in HSPB1 highligh2ng the phenotypicspectrum in a family. Brain Behav, 2017.
8. Yalvac ME, Arnold WD, Braganza C, Chen L, Mendell JR, Sahenk Z. AAV1.NT-3 gene therapy amenuatesspontaneous autoimmune peripheral polyneuropathy. Gene Ther, 2016.
9. Yalvaç ME, Yarat A, Mercan D, et al. Characteriza2on of the secretome of human tooth germ stem cellsreveals neuro-protec2on by fine-tuning micro-environment. Brain Behav Immun, 2013.
10. Alpsoy L, Yalvac ME. Key roles of Vit A C and E in Aflatoxin B1 induced Oxida2ve Stress. Vitam Horm, 2011.
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