Metin Aytekin

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Metin Aytekin is a clinical biochemist specializing in molecular medicine and regenerative therapies. He holds an adjunct position at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. Dr. Aytekin serves as Vice President of the Genome and Stem Cell Center (GENKÖK), where he established one of Turkey’s largest stem cell facilities.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Aytekin focuses on molecular diagnostics for cardiovascular and lung diseases. He applies molecular medicine techniques to treat pulmonary hypertension and coronary atherosclerosis. The specialist uses biomarkers to detect early myocardial damage and anthracycline-related cardiotoxicity. His expertise includes treating asthma phenotypes and conditions affecting the extracellular matrix of the lungs.

The doctor performs regenerative procedures at Estophia Hospital. These include:

• Stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee joints
• Anti-aging rejuvenation using autologous or donor stem cells
• PRP therapy for hair loss — a treatment that uses the patient's own blood platelets to stimulate hair growth
• Laser-based treatments for acne scars and skin revision

Academic & Research Achievements

Dr. Aytekin has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. His research appears in The Journal of Biological Chemistry and European Respiratory Journal. He has extensively studied hyaluronan as a biomarker for heart damage. His work also explores the role of nitric oxide in asthma severity and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Work Experience

• 2005–present — Staff with Adjunct position, Department of Pathobiology, Cleveland Clinic, USA
• 2012–2016 — Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Turkey
• 2012–2013 — Vice President, Genome and Stem Cell Center (GENKÖK), Turkey

Education & Training

• 1996–1999 — Clinical Biochemistry training, Celal Bayar University, Turkey
• 2000–2005 — Medical Degree, Vienna Medical University, Austria
• 2005–2010 — Molecular Medicine specialization, Cleveland Clinic, USA

Awards and Recognition

• American Heart Association Postdoctoral training award
• 2011 — Best Oral Poster Presentation, Pulmonary Hypertension Summit, Cleveland
• 2009 — Honorarium, Pulmonary Hypertension Summit, Cleveland
• 2011 — Honorarium, Pulmonary Hypertension Summit, Cleveland
• Honorarium, Exhaled Breath Analysis: From Sensors to Devices and Applications, Barga, Italy
• 2013 — Two Incentive awards for Research Grants quality, Erciyes University
• 2013 — Two Incentive awards for quality of publication, Erciyes University
• 2015 — Incentive award for publication quality, Erciyes University
• 2015 — Incentive award for Research Grants quality, Erciyes University