A collaboration between Marmara University and Birmingham University  (England) has been shortlisted for the 2020 Newton Prize for its International Research Project.

The project, headed by Professor Ebru Işık Alturfan from the Department of  Basic Medical Science Faculty of Dentistry, was one of four finalists for the award that will be given to Turkey.  

Announcement link: https://www.newtonfund.ac.uk/news/latest-news/newton-prize-2020-shortlist-announced/

Newton Prize recognizes excellent science, research, and innovation in which Newton Fund has invested since its launch in 2014.  This annual £1 million prize fund celebrates the best partnerships between the UK and Newton countries and to encourage new international collaborations to address global challenges. For the 2020 Newton Prize, the countries are Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Turkey, and South Africa. 

We congratulate Professor Ebru Işık  Alturfan and her team and wish them continued success.