Duygu Aydemir, PhD, Koç University, Türkiye
Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome is calling for submissions to our Collection on The effects of modern lifestyle dynamics, nutrition, and industrial compounds on human metabolism.
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This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
Modern living conditions, characterized by urbanization, technological advancements, and industrialization, have profound implications for human metabolism. Sedentary lifestyles, combined with high-calorie diets and environmental exposures, contribute to a growing prevalence of metabolic disorders such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. Dietary shifts towards highly processed foods, rich in refined sugars, trans fats, and synthetic additives, play a critical role in metabolic dysregulation. These foods disrupt hormonal pathways, promote systemic inflammation, and alter the gut microbiota—a key regulator of metabolic processes. The resulting imbalances in glucose and lipid metabolism increase the risk of non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular and hepatic conditions. Additionally, the pervasive presence of industrial chemicals, including endocrine-disrupting compounds (e.g., bisphenol A, phthalates) and environmental pollutants (e.g., heavy metals, pesticides), has been shown to interfere with metabolic pathways. These substances disrupt hormonal signaling, impair energy homeostasis, and contribute to adiposity and oxidative stress, exacerbating metabolic disorders.
Research is essential for understanding, preventing, and managing metabolic disorders. It reveals underlying biological mechanisms, supports the development of effective treatments, and informs public health strategies. Studies contribute to personalized medicine by tailoring interventions to individual needs and improving outcomes. They also raise awareness of risk factors and empower healthier lifestyle choices. Furthermore, research-driven solutions reduce healthcare costs and enhance societal well-being, emphasizing the need for continued investment in this field.
This Collection welcomes original research, review, mini review, and systematic reviews. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
Duygu Aydemir, PhD, Koç University, Turkey
Dr. Duygu Aydemir earned her undergraduate degree from Ege University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering. She then pursued her master's in the Molecular Biology and Genetics Department, specializing in the Molecular Medicine Program at the University of Vienna. From 2013 to 2014, she served as a research assistant at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna, followed by her role at the Anna Spiegel Med Uni Wien Center of Translational Research from 2014 to 2015, where she contributed to various research projects. She investigated the effects of statins on non-small cell lung cancer in Vienna, exploring their relationship with cancer metabolism and mutations associated with chemotherapy resistance.
Dr. Aydemir completed her PhD in the Cellular and Molecular Medicine Program at Koç University. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she received the Young Scientist Award in 2015 from the Vienna Medical University. She was subsequently honored with the Academic Excellence Award from Koç University in 2021 and the TÜBA Doctoral Science Award in 2022.
She is an assistant editor for the journal Frontiers in Hematology and Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome. At Koç University’s Faculty of Medicine, she teaches doctoral courses on cancer biochemistry, mechanisms of cell death, and mitochondrial diseases. Additionally, she is actively engaged as a researcher in multidisciplinary projects within the KUTTAM Laboratories at Koç University, focusing on biochemistry, molecular biology, and neurology. Her main research fields and areas of interest include cancer biochemistry, novel cell death pathways, and the nanotoxicity of various biomaterials used in medical therapies and imaging.
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This Collection welcomes submission of original research and review articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal.
Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. Please, select the appropriate Collection title “The effects of modern lifestyle dynamics, nutrition, and industrial compounds on human metabolism" under the “Details” tab during the submission stage.
Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.
The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.