Prof. Dr. Fatma Yurt is a Professor at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Ege University, İzmir, Türkiye, where she serves as Coordinator of the Nuclear Applications Program and has previously directed the Institute. She earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry and her Ph.D. in Nuclear Sciences, both from Ege University, and has become a leading academic and researcher in radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine, pharmaceutical technology, radiation shielding, photodynamic therapy, and imaging of infections and cancers. Her pioneering work bridges fundamental nuclear sciences with translational medical applications, with a particular focus on radiopharmaceuticals, radionuclide diagnostics, and innovative therapeutic strategies for cancer and other diseases. Prof. Yurt has published 133 documents, which have been cited 1,613 times across 1,208 documents, achieving an h-index of 22, reflecting her strong international research impact. Her recent research has explored multifunctional nanomaterials, targeted drug delivery systems, and hybrid therapeutic-imaging platforms that integrate photothermal, photodynamic, and chemotherapeutic effects, underscoring her interdisciplinary approach to advancing nuclear applications in medicine. She has also contributed significantly to the development of novel radiolabeling techniques, biosensing strategies, and in vitro and in vivo evaluation methods, demonstrating a commitment to both basic and applied science. In addition to her extensive research contributions, she is a dedicated educator and mentor, fostering the next generation of scientists while contributing to academic leadership, curriculum development, and international collaborations at Ege University, ensuring the growth and global recognition of nuclear sciences research in Türkiye.
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Kaya, G., Tunçel, A., Özel, D., Sert, B., Harputlu, E., Ünlü, C. G., Ocakoglu, K., & Yurt, F. (2025). Fucoidan-functionalized molybdenum carbide nanospheres for combined therapy: Photothermal, photodynamic, and chemotherapeutic effects on triple-negative breast cancer cell lines. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
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Özel, D., & Yurt, F. (2025). Synthesis and characterization of manganese-loaded core-shell SPIONs for dual T1/T2 weighted MR imaging applications in breast cancer. Inorganic Chemistry Communications.
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Özel, D., Tunçel, A., Kaya, G., Sert, B., Yilmaz, O., Aktas, S., Kolatan, H. E., Gokbayrak, Ö., Ünlü, C. G., & Yurt, F. (2025). Targeted therapy for glioblastoma: Synergistic effects of GO/C-TMZ,@, PmAb and magnetic hyperthermia. ACS Applied Bio Materials.
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Tunçel, A., Sert, B., Özel, D., Kaya, G., Harputlu, E., Ünlü, C. G., Güleç, S., Yurt, F., & Ocakoglu, K. (2025). Enhanced glioblastoma treatment via carbon-coated perovskite nanohybrid: Synergistic effects of targeted chemotherapy and magnetic hyperthermia. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology.
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Özel, D., Sarıkahya, N. B., Tunçel, A., Nalbantsoy, A., & Yurt, F. (2025). Preparation and biodistribution of [131I]iodoelmalienoside a, a saponin-based adjuvant, in mice. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry.
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Kaya, G., Tunçel, A., Özel, D., Sert, B., Harputlu, E., Ünlü, C. G., Ocakoglu, K., & Yurt, F. (2025). Assessment of Mo₂C@C@Fuc/Mo₂C-MXene@Fuc hybrid structures: Potential for photothermal and photodynamic applications. Surfaces and Interfaces.
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Sezgin, E., Camgöz, B., & Yurt, F. (2025). Radiation dosimetry in 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT prostate imaging. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry.
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Sert, B., Kaya, G., Çiçek, S., Harputlu, E., Şimşek, T., Tekgül, A., Ünlü, C. G., Yurt, F., & Ocakoglu, K. (2025). Influence of silane coating and graphene oxide integration on the magnetothermal behaviors of La1-xSrxMnO3 nanoparticles. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.