Pediatric Nephrologist and Pediatric Rheumatologist

 Prof. Dr. Avcı is a distinguished researcher at the Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Ege University. With an extensive
background in biotechnology and biomedical sciences, Prof. Avcı has contributed significantly to research, focusing on technical
development and commercialization processes. Her expertise spans genetic analysis, molecular biology, advanced cell culture techniques,
3D organoid modeling, cancer biology, and therapeutic studies. She has successfully led TÜBİTAK and TÜSEB projects and has substantial
experience in international collaborations (JPND 2022) and project management. Prof. Avcı is actively involved in patent development and
innovation. Beyond research, she has a pivotal role in academic leadership, serving on various university committees, such as research
strategy, quality assurance, and continuous professional development. Her credentials include advanced certifications in clinical research
ethics, bioinformatics, and leadership. Prof. Avcı’s work reflects her commitment to advancing biomedical research and translating
scientific discoveries into impactful applications. The team led by Prof. Dr. Çığır Biray Avcı is a dynamic and multidisciplinary group of
researchers with extensive expertise in biomedical sciences. Comprising PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers, the team
specializes in oncology, next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, -omics data analysis, and cancer biology.

Bibliometric parameters on Scopus (updated on 30th June 2026): Documents = 104; citations = 2.777; h-index = 31.

Expertise: 

-surveillance epidemiological studies on beta-haemolytic streptococcus species, mainly focused on Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus agalactiae, national reference laboratory at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità

-antimicrobial resistance: antimicrobial susceptibility testing, antimicrobial resistance phenotypes and genes in several bacterial species

-Characterization of bacterial species: phenotyping and genotyping of bacterial species

-Bacterial virulence factors: detection of virulence factors and biofilm

-Diagnostics: methods in clinical microbiology laboratory

-Rapid Diagnostic Tests: rapid diagnostic tests for diagnosis of bloodstream infections

-Antimicrobial Stewardship: studies on antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Istitutional roles and Academic position:

2024-Today. Research Director at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Istituto Superiore di Sanità

Associate Professor of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology (MEDS-03/A – Microbiologia e Microbiologia Clinica), Università Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

Deputy Director of the Resident School in Microbiology and Virology, Università Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

Coordinator of tutoring activity of the Resident School in Microbiology and Virology, Università Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

(From 1^st Jan 2024) Chief of the “Applied Microbiological and Virological Sciences” Research Unit, Università Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

(July 2021-December 2023) Chief of the “Applied Bacteriological Sciences” Research Unit, Università Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

Deputy Coordinator of the PhD Course in “Scienze Biomediche Integrate e Bioetica”, Università Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

(19.03.2024 – 17.07.2024) Manager qualification conferred by the General Administrator of Università Campus Bio-medico of Rome.

(January 2007 – May 2023) Role of specialist with high qualification in clinical microbiology, section Bacteriology and Mycology. Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico renamed Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

(January 2018 – May 2023) Member of the study group of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

(09 January 2020 – 09 January 2031) Idoneity for the national scientific abilitation to cover the role of full professor in Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology (MED/07).

Academic roles:

2017-2024 Associate Professor of Clinical Microbiology (MEDS-03/A) University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome.

2011-2024. Deputy Director of the Resident School in Microbiology and Virology

2023-2024. Deputy Coordinator of the PhD Course in “Scienze Biomediche Integrate e Bioetica”, Università Campus Bio-Medico, Roma.

2019- 2024. Member of the Quality Assurance Group for the Faculty Scienze e Tecnologie Alimentari e Gestione di Filiera, Degree in Scienze dell’Alimentazione e Nutrizione Umana, Campus Bio-medico University, Rome.

2014-2019. Member of the Commissione Paritetica Docente-Studente for the Faculty Scienze e Tecnologie Alimentari e Gestione di Filiera, Degree in Scienze dell’Alimentazione e Nutrizione Umana, Campus Bio-medico University, Rome.

2001-2017 Researcher of Clinical Microbiology (MED/07) c/o University Campus Bio- Medico of Rome

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2012-2024 -Coordination of Integrate Academic Course: General Microbiology and Food Microbiology, Degree in Scienze dell’Alimentazione e della Nutrizione Umana, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2024-today -Coordination of the Academic Course “Microbiology”, Degree in Medicine and Surgery (English Course), Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2017-today -Academic in Clinical Microbiology (MED/07), Degree in Medicine and Surgery (English Course), Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2020-2024 -Coordination of Integrate Academic Course: Fundamental of Basic Science III, Degree in Medicine and Surgery (English Course), Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2012-2024. -Academic in General Microbiology (BIO/19), Degree in Scienze dell’Alimentazione e della Nutrizione Umana, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2017-2024 -Academic in Clinical Microbiology (MED/07), Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2001-2024 -Academic in Clinical Microbiology (MED/07), Degree in Nursing, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.
2007-2012. -Academic in General Microbiology (BIO/19), Degree in Human Alimentary, Hygiene and Microbiology Course, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2011-2012. -Academic in Clinical Microbiology (MED/07), Degree in Human Alimentary, integrated course Food Science and Globalization, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

2001-2016 -Academic in integrative activities in Clinical Microbiology (MED/07), Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

1996-2001 - Activities of addressing and tutoring for Clinical Microbiology and General Pathology, Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome

2002-2024 -Academic in Clinical Microbiology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Molecula Bacteriology, General Microbiology, and Medical Microbiology, in several Major Schools (Microbiology and Virology, Clinical Pathology, Endocrinology, Anhaestesiology, Anatomy, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Immunology and Allergology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, neurology, Plastic Surgery), Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.

Clinical work experince:

1^st January 2022- 14^th May 2023 - Manager of High specialization in Clinical Microbiology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico.

2007-2021-Manager of High specialization in Clinical Microbiology, Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico

1995-2006- Laboratory activity on Clinical Microbiology, section Batteriology and Mycology, Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico

Education and training:

2020. Visiting professor at the Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.

1998-1999. Guest researcher for 15 months at the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Atlanta (USA).

1998. Major Degree in Clinical Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome”.

1998. Fellowship for research activity in Bacteriology field at the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of Atlanta (USA)

1994-1995 fellowship for research activity in Microbiology at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome.

1994-Professional Qualification.

1993-Degree cum laude in Biological Sciences, “Sapienza University of Rome”