Prof. Özlem Aydın is a board-certified clinical cytologist and pathologist with extensive experience in diagnostic cytology and academic medicine. She completed advanced training at Karolinska University Hospital’s Department of Clinical Cytology in 2005 and has since combined clinical practice, teaching, and research. Since 2021 she has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group, where she contributes to high-quality diagnostic services and multidisciplinary patient care. Her work focuses on accurate cytologic diagnosis, quality assurance in the laboratory, and mentoring residents and fellows. Prof. Aydın is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the International Academy of Cytology, the Cytopathology Society, the Turkish Pathology Association, the Ankara Pathology Association, and the Turkish Cancer Research and Fighting Organization. Her professional interests include cytopathology, cancer diagnostics, and efforts to advance pathology practice through collaboration and education.
Education
- 2005 Karolinska University Hospital /Doc.Dr. Department of Clinical Cytology.
- 2003 – 2005 Mersin University Faculty of Medicine. Department of Pathology /Doc.Dr.
- 1998 – 2003 Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology / Assistant Prof. Dr.
- 1997 Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine Medical Pathology
- 1990 Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2021 Acibadem Health Group
- 1991 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health Adana Maternity and Child Care Center
- 1990 SSK Erzincan Hospital
Memberships
- International Academy of Cytology
- Turkish Cancer Research and Fighting Organization
- Cytopathology Society
- Turkish Pathology Association
- Ankara Pathology Association
Publications
- Pulmonary Effectm of Deltamethrin Inhalation: an Experimental study in Rats.
Erdogan S., Zeren E.H., Emre M., Aydin Ö., Gümürdülü D., Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 63:319-323 - Papillary Cystadenoma of the Submandibular Gland.
Ünal M., Aydın Ö., Akbaş Y., Pata Y.S., Çev-84 T., Oral Oncology Extra, 82-84 - Carcinoid Tumor of the Comman Bile Duct: Report of a Case and a Review of the Literature.
Çaglikulekci M., Dirlik M., Aydin Ö., Ozer C., Colak T., Dag A., Canbaz H., Aydin S., Acta Chir Belg, 106: 112-115 - Surgical Approach to Thyroid Nodules with Suspicious Cytology
Akça T, Çolak T, Üstünsoy B, Aydın Ö, Dirlik M, Aydın S. Dialogue in Endocrinology,6:184-188 - Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis After Three Days of Systemic Steroid Therapy in a Patient with Chronic Obsructive Pulmonary Disease.
Çalıkoğlu M, Ersöz G, Otağ F, Özyaral O, Aydın Ö, Özge C. Mersin University Journal of Faculty of Medicine, 3: 326-330 - An Unusual Cause of Cervical Iympadenopathy Diognasisn and Management
Pata Y.S., Ünal M., Akbaş Y., Aydın Ö., Güner N. Mersin University Journal of Faculty of Medicine, 4:452-455 - If an Atypical Cervicovaginal Smear Has a History of Intrauterine Device?
Aydin Ö., Polat A., Tataroglu C., Turkish Journal of Pathology, 19(3-4):57-59
