Prof. Dr. Gulsen Meral
Epigenetic Coaching
United Kingdom
Abstract Title:The importance of nutrigenetics and epigenetics in childhood allergy
Biography:
Associate Professor Gülsen Meral is a distinguished pediatrician, educator, and researcher with a diverse academic and professional portfolio. She graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpa?a School of Medicine in 1994 and became a specialist in pediatrics in 2001. Over her career, she has served as a specialist, deputy chief physician, and chief physician at various hospitals, and from 2019 to 2021, she was the Rector’s Advisor at the Northern Cyprus ITU.
Dr. Meral holds a Ph.D. in Medical Genetics and a Master’s Degree in Hospital Management, alongside a unique academic background in Turkish language and literature. She is also an Acupuncture instructor and has taught Nutrigenetics and child development at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her scientific contributions include numerous national and international publications, editorial board service, and reviewer roles for reputable journals.
As the Founder of the Nutrigenetics and Epigenetics Association, she has been at the forefront of advancing knowledge in these fields. She has presided over the first and second International Epigenetic Congress and continues to organize and lead the Epigenetic Coaching Program, providing CPD-certified training to health professionals worldwide in Nutrigenetic and Epigenetic Counselling.
Beyond her medical achievements, Dr. Meral is an accomplished poet, with five published poetry books, and an active member of organizations such as the Green Crescent, Rumelia Association, Istanbul Acupuncture Association, and the International Society of Nutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics. She remains dedicated to research, training, and promoting holistic health through science, education, and the arts.
Research Interest:
Prof. Dr. Gulsen Meral graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1994. She became a Pediatrician in 2001 and served as a specialist physician, deputy chief physician, and chief physician at various hospitals. She completed her doctorate in Medical Genetics at Biruni University. She holds a master's degree in Hospital Management and a bachelor's degree in Turkish Language and Literature. She served as Advisor to the Rector at Northern Cyprus ITU between 2019 and 2021. She has taught Nutrigenetics at the postgraduate level and has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in child development.
She is also an acupuncture instructor. She currently serves as a professor in the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Istanbul Nisantas? University.
She also continues her research and educational activities as the founder and manager of Epigenetic Coaching (UK).
Prof. Meral has numerous national and international scientific publications and has served on editorial boards and as a reviewer for various academic journals.
In addition to her scientific work, Prof. Meral is also interested in literature and has published five poetry books. She is the founder of the Nutrigenetics and Epigenetics Association in Turkey and the UK and is a member of Yesilay, the Rumeli Association, the Istanbul Acupuncture Association, and the International Nutrigenetics and Nutrigenomics Association.
He has chaired the First, Second, and Third International Epigenetics Congresses and continues to provide leadership and training in the Epigenetics Coaching Program. Additionally, he delivers internationally accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training in Nutrigenetics and Epigenetics Consulting to healthcare professionals worldwide.