Merve Ustun

Ms. Merve Ustun

KOC UNIVERSITY
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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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6 January 2021 in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
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BOBerin Ozdalgic
Berin Ozdalgic
MUMerve Ustun
Merve Ustun
Sajjad Rahmani DabbaghSajjad Rahmani Dabbagh
Sajjad Rahmani Dabbagh
BHBerat Zeki Haznedaroglu
Berat Zeki Haznedaroglu
AKAlper Kiraz
Alper Kiraz
Savas TasogluSavas Tasoglu
Savas Tasoglu

26 April 2021 in Micromachines
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MUMerve Ustun
Merve Ustun
Sajjad Rahmani DabbaghSajjad Rahmani Dabbagh
Sajjad Rahmani Dabbagh
İİİrem Sultan İlçi
İrem Sultan İlçi
TBTugba Bagci-Onder
Tugba Bagci-Onder
Savas TasogluSavas Tasoglu
Savas Tasoglu
Glioma, as an aggressive type of cancer, accounts for virtually 80% of malignant brain tumors. Despite advances in therapeutic approaches, the long-term survival of glioma patients is poor (it is usually fatal within 12–14 months). Glioma-on-chip platforms, with continuous perfusion, mimic in vivo metabolic functions of cancer cells for analytical purposes. This offers an unprecedented opportunity for understanding the underlying reasons that arise glioma, determining the most effective radiotherapy approach, testing different drug combinations, and screening conceivable side effects of drugs on other organs. Glioma-on-chip technologies can ultimately enhance the efficacy of treatments, promote the survival rate of patients, and pave a path for personalized medicine. In this perspective paper, we briefly review the latest developments of glioma-on-chip technologies, such as therapy applications, drug screening, and cell behavior studies, and discuss the current challenges as well as future research directions in this field.