Professional Bio
Bilgunay Ilkin Safa, PhD, is a research fellow in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, currently under the guidance of Dr. Mona Mashayekhi.
With a medical degree from Acibadem University School of Medicine, Dr. Safa is dedicated to combining clinical practice with scientific research. Her work focuses on how drugs influence immune metabolism in diabetes, aiming to understand treatments that improve patient outcomes.
Aspiring to be a physician-scientist, Dr. Safa is committed to bridging the gap between laboratory research and clinical application. She is deeply involved in community health initiatives, using her expertise to educate and improve public health. Dr. Safa's career path is characterized by her passion for science and her commitment to advancing medical knowledge and patient care.
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Kimryn.Rathmell@Vumc.Org
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777 Preston Research Building
2220 Pierce Ave
Nashville, TN 37232-6307