Text Box:   Text Box:   Text Box: PROJECTS Text Box: PUBLICATIONS Text Box: PATENTS Text Box: “ Text Box: Science, technology, philosophy, art and aesthetic always have been my primary interests.  Among all, my work has concentrated on theoretical, conceptual and practical issues concerning biological systems and their emergent properties. What motivates me to work in this field is the continuing challenge to understand biochemical and genetic mechanisms at molecular, cellular and Text Box:   Text Box:   Text Box: Text Box: RESEARCH Text Box: systems level through better use of scientific data with computers and interdisciplinary technology applications.  Within many research trends that influence my studies are the questions addressing biological processes involved in development, aging, cancer, and host-pathogen interactions.  While my interests focus on overlapping themes that underlie basic principles of cell adhesion, cell signaling, cell survival and cell death, my goal is to bring new insights into these biological functions, understand their evolutionary significance, and construct phenotypic and process models that can be exploited in diverse biotechnology applications.  Text Box: BIOGRAPHY Text Box: Mehmet Candas Text Box: ”

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