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Biotechnology in Turkey: an overview
1Biochemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Department, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. ozdamar@eng.ankara.edu.tr
Biotechnology Journal
|July 21, 2009
Summary
Turkey
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology research and development in Turkey.
- Science and technology policy in Turkey.
Background:
- Biotechnology's presence in Turkey dates back to 1982 with the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK).
- The State Planning Organization (SPO) formalized biotechnology definitions and research priorities in 1988.
- Turkey has invested in biotechnology for nearly four decades.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the historical development of biotechnology in Turkey.
- To analyze science and technology policies, bio-industries, and university research.
- To summarize current research activities and major publications in Turkish biotechnology.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical documents and policy frameworks.
- Information gathering from research groups at Turkish Universities.
- Thematic grouping and summarization of research activities and publications.
Main Results:
- Biotechnology research in Turkey spans almost forty years.
- Key areas include fermentation processes, environmental biotechnology, and biomedical engineering.
- University research groups actively contribute to various biotechnology fields.
Conclusions:
- Turkey has a long-standing commitment to biotechnology research and development.
- The most prevalent research areas are fermentation, environmental biotechnology, and biomedical engineering.
- Ongoing investment and research indicate a growing biotechnology sector in Turkey.
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