PROJECTS CONDUCTED SINCE THE DEPARTMENT'S ESTABLISHMENT

S. Hekimoğlu, "Investigation of the Cosmetological, Dermatological, and Microbiological Effects of Cosmetics, Detergents, and Soaps on the Skin," State Planning Organization (DPT) Project, No: 98K 121 700
S. Hekimoğlu, "Use of Topical Antioxidants in Protection Against Free Radicals Induced by Solar Radiation," DPT Project, No: 02K 120 290-6
S. Hekimoğlu, "Investigation of the Effects of Anti-Aging Cosmetics on the Skin," H.U. Research Fund Project, No: 98 02 301 001
S. Hekimoğlu, "Development of Proniosome Formulations for Dermal Application," H.U. Research Fund Project, No: 0302 301 009

NATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

1. Department of Dermatology
2. Department of Histology

• Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry

1. Department of Periodontology

• Hacettepe University School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Hacettepe University Department of Physics Engineering

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

• France: Université René Descartes (Prof. Dr. M.C. Poelman)
• Netherlands: Leiden/Amsterdam Center for Drug Research (Prof. Dr. H.E. Junginger)
• Germany: Free University of Berlin (Prof. Dr. R.H. Müller)

CONGRESSES AND SYMPOSIA ORGANIZED

• Cosmetology Days-1, Skin Aging and a Perspective on Cosmetics, 3 June 1996, Ankara
• Cosmetology Days-2, Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Cosmetics, 3 June 1997, Ankara
• Alternatives 2007 – Workshop on Alternative Methods (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement) to Animal Tests (12–13 November 2007, Ankara), H.U., Turkish Pharmacological Society, and the European Commission, JRC, IHCP, ECVAM. Local Organizing Committee: Prof. Dr. H. Orer, Prof. Dr. A. Dağdeviren, Prof. Dr. S. Hekimoğlu, Prof. Dr. B. Gümüşel, Dr. İ. Onbaşılar