May 5, 2026—The Centre of Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), University of the Punjab, hosted Prof. Dr. Fikrettin Şahin under the Foreign Expert Programme of COMSTECH. Prof. Şahin is Head of the Department of Genetics and Bioengineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Yeditepe University.

Prof. Şahin is a distinguished academician and researcher in molecular biology, genetics, and bioengineering, with significant contributions in biotechnology, cancer biology, stem cell research, and applied genomics. He is a principal member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences and has served on various advisory and policy boards for the Turkish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry as well as the Ministry of Customs and Trade. His laboratory at Yeditepe University is recognized as a hub for innovation, actively collaborating with international institutions and private industries to translate laboratory findings into commercially viable biotechnological products.

During his visit, Prof. Şahin held detailed discussions with research group leads at CEMB to explore potential collaborative opportunities. Prof. Dr. Moazur Rahman, Director CEMB, briefed him on the center’s ongoing research projects and strategic initiatives.

Prof. Şahin also visited various laboratories at CEMB, where he conducted an in-depth review of ongoing research activities. His tour included the Biopharmaceutical and Proteomics Lab, Stem Cell Lab, Genetic Diseases and Genetic Screening Group, and the Virology Lab.

The visit proved highly productive, featuring insightful scientific discussions and the exchange of innovative ideas. Prof. Şahin shared valuable perspectives and proposed new collaborative research directions aligned with ongoing work at CEMB.

This visit under the COMSTECH Foreign Expert Programme reflects a significant step toward strengthening international scientific collaboration and advancing research in genetics and molecular biology.