HIV infection
SEBNEM SENOL AKAR
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Associated Professor, MD
Yunusemre
Summary
Student-centered Professor with expertise in Infectious Diseases. Offers 20-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals. Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research and university fundraising. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Associated Professor, MD
Manisa Celal Bayar University
08.2022 - Current
- Strengthened ties between academia and industry professionals by organizing guest lectures, workshops, and networking events for students.
- Presented findings at national or international conferences showcasing cutting-edge research developments within the discipline.
- Utilized innovative assessment methods to measure student progress accurately and fairly throughout the semester.
- Participated actively as a panelist or moderator during university events or scholarly gatherings that foster intellectual exchange among peers.
- Developed strong relationships with students through one-on-one consultations, offering guidance on coursework and career opportunities.
- Advised undergraduate or graduate students on research projects, guiding them in the development of their thesis or dissertations.
Assistant Professor
Manisa Celal Bayar University, Medical Faculity
03.2010 - 08.2022
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Developed independent research program with extramural funding and publication of research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Collaborated with fellow faculty members to develop interdisciplinary courses, promoting a comprehensive approach to medicine education.
Infectious Disease Consultant
TC Health Ministry, Public Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Established strong relationships with local laboratories to ensure efficient processing of diagnostic tests for patients with suspected infections.
- Reduced infectious disease outbreaks by developing and implementing targeted prevention strategies.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings aimed at discussing case studies and sharing expertise among healthcare professionals working with infectious diseases patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and improve infection control measures.
- Educated healthcare professionals on best practices for infectious disease prevention and management, leading to a decrease in hospital-acquired infections.
- Increased awareness of public health issues related to infectious diseases through community outreach programs and presentations.
- Coordinated outbreak response efforts within the hospital setting, minimizing the spread of infectious diseases among patients and staff.
Resident Doctor
Ege University Med. Fac., Infectious Diseases Dep.
09.2001 - 09.2006
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Delivered high-quality care under pressure during emergency situations, stabilizing critically ill patients for further treatment.
- Efficiently managed time spent between clinics duties, administrative responsibilities, and professional development activities.
- Assessed complex diagnostic cases using critical thinking skills, leading to accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments for each patient''s needs.
- Actively participated in hospital committee meetings to contribute ideas that would improve efficiency within the healthcare system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and coordinated treatment strategies.
- Mentored medical students and junior residents, fostering their professional growth and clinical skills development.
Resident Doctor
Akdeniz University Medical Faculity, Pathology Dep
09.2000 - 09.2001
- Ensured seamless workflow within the laboratory, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance.
- Contributed to the timely delivery of patient results by promptly completing paperwork and entering data into the laboratory information system.
- Increased accuracy in diagnoses, supporting pathologists through meticulous slide preparation and labeling.
- Consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, reliability, and dedication to providing exceptional support within the pathology lab environment.
- Performed regular maintenance on laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance levels and minimizing downtime.
- Enhanced lab efficiency by organizing and maintaining all pathology specimens and records.
- Maintained a clean, well-organized workspace to optimize productivity and prevent cross-contamination of samples.
Education
Ph.D. -
Manisa Calal Bayar University, Parasitology
Manisa , Turkey 04.2001 -
Specialist in Infectious Diseases And Clinical Mic - Infectious Diseases And Clinical Microbiology
Ege University Med. Fac. Infectious Diseases Dep
Izmir, Turkey 04.2001 -
M.D. -
Ege University, Med Faculity
Izmir, Turkey 04.2001 - 04.1999
Skills
Subject matter expertise
Personal Information
- ID Number: 12166279688
- Date of Birth: 07/13/76
Publications
1: Özbilgin A, Tunalı V, Şenol Akar Ş, Çavuş İ, Zorbozan O, Yıldırım A, Turgay
N. Unpleasant Souvenir: Imported Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in
Türkiye. Turkiye Parazitol Derg. 2023 Dec 27;47(4):204-208. English. doi:
10.4274/tpd.galenos.2023.99815. PMID: 38149439.
2: Eser E, Şenol Akar Ş, Akçalı S, Ecemiş T, Erbay Dündar P, Çiçek K, Akman D,
Tüzün E, Şanlı Erkekoğlu G, Buran ZC, Öztürk Arıkan ZÖ, Karadağ Yalçın F. Sağlık
Çalışanları SARS-CoV-2 Hasta Kohordunda Antikor Sürdürülebilirliği [Antibody
Sustainability in SARS-CoV-2 Healthcare Professionals' Patient Cohort].
Mikrobiyol Bul. 2022 Apr;56(2):274-287. Turkish. doi: 10.5578/mb.20229807. PMID:
35477230.
3: Kutlu M, Sayın-Kutlu S, Alp-Çavuş S, Öztürk ŞB, Taşbakan M, Özhak B, Kaya O,
Kutsoylu OE, Şenol-Akar Ş, Turhan Ö, Mermut G, Ertuğrul B, Pullukcu H, Çetin ÇB,
Avkan-Oğuz V, Yapar N, Yeşim-Metin D, Ergin Ç. Mortality-associated factors of
candidemia: a multi-center prospective cohort in Turkey. Eur J Clin Microbiol
Infect Dis. 2022 Apr;41(4):597-607. doi: 10.1007/s10096-021-04394-0. Epub 2022
Jan 27. PMID: 35083558.
4: Hasdemir PS, Senol Akar S, Goker A, Kosova F, Ucar D, Ozalp Ates FS, Akcali
S. The effect of COVID-19 vaccinations on menstrual cycle and serum anti-
Mullerian hormone levels in reproductive age women. Hum Fertil (Camb). 2023
Feb;26(1):153-161. doi: 10.1080/14647273.2023.2181710. Epub 2023 Mar 15. PMID:
36919413.
5: Çiçek K, Özkaya Y, Eser E, Buran ZC, Öztürk Arıkan ZÖ, Akçalı S, Erbay Dündar
P, Cengiz Özyurt B, Şenol Akar Ş, Özer D, Karadağ Yalçın F. Homolog ve Heterolog
Aşı Uygulamalarının SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Varyantı Üzerindeki Etkililiği: Manisa
Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Çalışanları Kohordu [Efficacy of Homologous and
Heterologous Vaccine Applications on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant: Cohort of
Manisa Celal Bayar University Healthcare Workers]. Mikrobiyol Bul. 2023
Apr;57(2):238-251. Turkish. doi: 10.5578/mb.20239918. PMID: 37067208.
6: Şenol Akar Ş, Akçalı S, Özkaya Y, Gezginci FM, Cengiz Özyurt B, Deniz G,
Karadağ Yalçın F, Özer D, Dündar Erbay P, Eser E. Sağlık Çalışanlarında İnaktif
SARS-CoV-2 Aşılaması Sonrası Yan Etkiler, Serokonversiyon Oranları ve Antikor
Yanıtını Etkileyen Faktörler [Factors Affecting Side Effects, Seroconversion
Rates and Antibody Response After Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in
Healthcare Workers]. Mikrobiyol Bul. 2021 Oct;55(4):519-538. Turkish. doi:
10.5578/mb.20219705. PMID: 34666653.1:
7. Kaya O, Alp Çavuş S, Turhan Ö, Isiköz Taşbakan M, Pullukçu H, Ertuğrul MB,
Şenol S, Çetin ÇB, Özhak Baysan B, Sayin Kutl S, Metin DY, Avci M, Mermut G,
Avkan Oğuz V, Yapar N. Evaluation of patients with zygomycosis. Turk J Med Sci.
2014;44(3):476-83. doi: 10.3906/sag-1303-48. PMID: 25558652.
8. Sipahi OR, Senol S, Arsu G, Pullukcu H, Tasbakan M, Yamazhan T, Arda B,
Ulusoy S. Pooled analysis of 857 published adult fever of unknown origin cases
in Turkey between 1990-2006. Med Sci Monit. 2007 Jul;13(7):CR318-22. PMID:
17599026.
9. Karabay O, Hoşoğlu S, Güçlü E, Akalin Ş, Altay FA, Aydin E, Ceylan B, Çelik
A, Çelik İ, Demirdal T, Demirli K, Erben N, Erkorkmaz Ü, Erol S, Evirgen Ö,
Gönen İ, Güner AE, Güven T, Kadanali A, Koçoğlu ME, Kökoğlu ÖF, Küçükbayrak A,
Sargin F, Sünnetçioğlu M, Şenol Ş, İşikgöz Taşbakan M, Tekin R, Turhan V, Yilmaz
G, Dede B. Impact of antimicrobial drug restrictions on doctors' behaviors. Turk
J Med Sci. 2016 Jan 5;46(1):133-8. doi: 10.3906/sag-1405-26. PMID: 27511346.
10. Ceylan B, Arslan F, Sipahi OR, Sunbul M, Ormen B, Hakyemez İN, Turunc T,
Yıldız Y, Karsen H, Karagoz G, Tekin R, Hizarci B, Turhan V, Senol S, Oztoprak
N, Yılmaz M, Ozdemir K, Mermer S, Kokoglu OF, Mert A. Variables determining
mortality in patients with Acinetobacter baumannii meningitis/ventriculitis
treated with intrathecal colistin. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2017 Feb;153:43-49.
doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2016.12.006. Epub 2016 Dec 14. PMID: 28013184.
11. Demirci M, Tünger Ö, Çetin ÇB, Senol Ş. Comparison of the effectiveness of
caspofungin and liposomal amphotericin-B for the treatment of C. tropicalis-
induced peritonitis in mice. Infez Med. 2019 Jun 1;27(2):155-158. PMID:
31205038.
12. Çetin ÇB, Özer Türk D, Şenol Ş, Dinç Horasan G, Tünger Ö. Colistin efficacy
in the treatment of multidrug-resistant and extremelydrug-resistant gram-
negative bacterial infections. Turk J Med Sci. 2016 Nov 17;46(5):1379-1384. doi:
10.3906/sag-1506-125. PMID: 27966301.
13. Zencir C, Akpek M, Senol S, Selvi M, Onay S, Cetin M, Akgullu C, Elbi H,
Gungor H. Association between hematologic parameters and in-hospital mortality
in patients with infective endocarditis. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2015
Dec;31(12):632-8. doi: 10.1016/j.kjms.2015.10.004. Epub 2015 Nov 7. PMID:
26709225.
14. Erdem H, Elaldi N, Batirel A, Aliyu S, Sengoz G, Pehlivanoglu F, Ramosaco E,
Gulsun S, Tekin R, Mete B, Balkan II, Sevgi DY, Giannitsioti E, Fragou A, Kaya
S, Cetin B, Oktenoglu T, DoganCelik A, Karaca B, Horasan ES, Ulug M, Inan A,
Kaya S, Arslanalp E, Ates-Guler S, Willke A, Senol S, Inan D, Guclu E, Tuncer-
Ertem G, Meric-Koc M, Tasbakan M, Senbayrak S, Cicek-Senturk G, Sırmatel F, Ocal
G, Kocagoz S, Kusoglu H, Guven T, Baran AI, Dede B, Yilmaz-Karadag F, Kose S,
Yilmaz H, Aslan G, ALGallad DA, Cesur S, El-Sokkary R, Bekiroğlu N, Vahaboglu H.
Comparison of brucellar and tuberculous spondylodiscitis patients: results of
the multicenter "Backbone-1 Study". Spine J. 2015 Dec 1;15(12):2509-17. doi:
10.1016/j.spinee.2015.09.024. Epub 2015 Sep 16. PMID: 26386176.
15. H, Tünger A, Şenol Ş, Gazi H, Avcı M, Örmen B, Türker N, Atalay S,
Köse Ş, Ulusoy S, Işıkgöz Taşbakan M, Sipahi OR, Yamazhan T, Gülay Z, Alp Çavuş
S, Pullukçu H. Toplum kökenli santral sinir sistemi enfeksiyonlarında bakteriyel
ve viral etiyolojinin moleküler yöntemlerle değerlendirilmesi [Investigation of
bacterial and viral etiology in community acquired central nervous system
infections with molecular methods]. Mikrobiyol Bul. 2017 Jul;51(3):277-285.
Turkish. doi: 10.5578/mb.57358. PMID: 28929964.
16. Sipahi OR, Tasbakan M, Pullukcu H, Arda B, Yamazhan T, Mizrakci S, Senol S,
Atalay S, Koseli D, Arsu G, Calik S, Sipahi H, Buke C, Ulusoy S. Accuracy of
consultations performed by infectious diseases trainees and factors associated
with adherence to them. Int J Infect Dis. 2007 Nov;11(6):518-23. doi:
10.1016/j.ijid.2007.02.003. Epub 2007 Apr 27. PMID: 17467321.
Interests
Adult vaccination
Parasitology
Medical education
Timeline
Associated Professor, MD
Manisa Celal Bayar University
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor
Manisa Celal Bayar University, Medical Faculity
03.2010 - 08.2022
Infectious Disease Consultant
TC Health Ministry, Public Hospital
01.2007 - 03.2010
Resident Doctor
Ege University Med. Fac., Infectious Diseases Dep.
09.2001 - 09.2006
Ph.D. -
Manisa Calal Bayar University, Parasitology
04.2001 -
Specialist in Infectious Diseases And Clinical Mic - Infectious Diseases And Clinical Microbiology
Ege University Med. Fac. Infectious Diseases Dep
04.2001 -
M.D. -
Ege University, Med Faculity
04.2001 - 04.1999
Resident Doctor
Akdeniz University Medical Faculity, Pathology Dep
09.2000 - 09.2001