Ece Alim's Profile

Alim, Ece (Ph.D. in Medical School, Gazi University; Ph.D. in Institute of Medical Sciences, Ankara University )

Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology

Department of Biological Sciences

Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Human Histology

Dr. Ece Alim is a distinguished researcher and educator with expertise in Medical School, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharmacology. She currently serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where she contributes to the Department of Biological Sciences through teaching and research. Dr. Alim holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Health Sciences with a focus on Human Anatomy and Pharmacology & Toxicology.

Her academic career spans roles at prestigious institutions, including Gazi University, School of Medicine in Turkiye and the University of California School of Medicine, San Diego. Dr. Alim has made significant contributions to the fields of neuroanatomy and nanotechnology-based cancer therapies, authoring numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She is a recognized leader in the study of the gut-brain axis and neurodevelopmental disorders, and she has received accolades such as the Prof. Dr. Atilla Müftüoğlu Young Researcher Award, Dr. Club Award (Innovative Basic Sciences Doctor of the Year Category), Doctorclub, 2021.

Dr. Alim's teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses in human anatomy, human physiology, human histology, underscoring her commitment to fostering future generations of scientists and healthcare professionals.

Specialties
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Research and Teaching Interests
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Research Interests
* Enteric nervous system and gut-brain connections.
* Effects of perinatal stress on the nervous system.
* Neuroanatomy and innovations in medical education using virtual-reality applications.
*I nvestigation of multidrug resistance using silver nanoparticles as biosensing probes in cancer research.
* Vagal nerve stimulation and its impact on inflammatory and nervous system responses in models of disease.

Teaching Interests
* Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Human Histology (graduate and undergraduate levels).
* Neuroanatomy
* Development and implementation of cadaveric and virtual anatomy workshops and courses
Publications
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A.Peer-reviewed Publications
* Neuroscience and Inflammation:
*Investigated the effects of vagal nerve stimulation on inflammatory responses in models of inflammatory bowel disease and autism.
Published in Journal of Anatomy, FEBS Open Bio, and other journals in 2024.
B. Cancer Research:
* Developed biosensing probes using silver nanoparticles for imaging multidrug resistance in triple-negative breast cancer cells.
* Published in ACS Applied Bio Materials in 2023.
C. Morphometric and Neuroanatomy Studies:
* Contributed to studies on morphometric changes in colitis models and neuroanatomical variations, including the inferior mesenteric vein.
* Published in journals like YIU Saglik Bil Derg and Gazi Medical Journal.
D. Clinical Anatomy:
* Detailed studies on topographic neurovascular anatomy for vestibular neurosurgery and variations in anatomical structures.
* Published in Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Anatomy.
E. Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
* Explored the enteric nervous system's role in gut-brain connections and neurodevelopmental disorders.
* Published comprehensive reviews in Anatomy.
F. Case Reports:
* Documented anatomical variations, such as in the brachioradialis muscle and odontoid process, with clinical implications.
* Published in International Journal of Advances in Case Reports.
G. Books and Chapters
* Authored and contributed to multiple books on anatomy, including High Yield Neuroanatomy and Lippincott Review Anatomy, covering topics such as cranial nerves, the lymphatic system, and neurotransmitters.
Conference Presentations
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Ece Alim, Logan Stone, Naina Sharma, Shane McMahon, Zachary Allen, Peter Aceto, Paige Victor, Luisa F. Mitchell, Arial Raulerson, Connor Schepke, Jamie Grabowski, Rebecca Valera, Karishma Kalia, Mirtha Fernandez, Kalli Kouba, Matthew Shannon, Victoria Johnson, Christopher Forestal, Immanuelle Pongo, Sebastian Ospina, Neysha Fontanez, Madison Rosenberg, Madison Levin, Danna Martinez, Yanel Pena Betancourt, Lyndsay V. Rhodes, and Kerry J. Lee. ‘Single Live Cell Imaging of Multidrug Resistance Using Silver Ultrasmall Nanoparticles as Biosensing Probes in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells’ ACS FALL 2024, Denver, CO, Aug 18-22 2024.
Gök Dağıdır H., Bukan N., Çalıkuşu A., Alim E., Akarca Dizakar Ö., Bahçelioğlu M. ‘Transauricular vagal nerve stimulation effects on pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in an experimental model of autistic mice’. IBRO 11th World Congres of Neuroescience, Granada, Spain, 9 - 13 September 2023.
Atalar K., Alim E., Çalıkuşu A., Abbasoğlu Topa E. G., Gök Dağıdır H., Bahçelioğlu M., “The effects of bilateral transauricular vagus nerve stimulation on LPS-induced acute inflammation and pain behavior”, IBRO 11th World Congres of Neuroescience, Granada, Spain, 9 - 13 September 2023.
N. F. Deymes, M. Rosenberg, I. Pongo, K. Fisher, E. Alim, L. Rhodes, and K.J. Lee, “Single Live Cell Imaging of Transport Kinetics Using Single Silver Ultrasmall Nanoparticles İn Human Brest Cancer Cells”, FGCU Eagle X, Alico Arena, Fort Myers, 2022.
Alim E., Erten F., Şahin K., Gülekon İ. N., Ulupınar E., Konaç E., Bahçelioğlu M. “Investigation of the effects of perinatal stress on synapse formation proteins in the enteric nervous system in rats. 18th National Neuroscience Congress,
Ankara, Turkey, 06 -09 November 2020, pp.1.
Alim E., Akarca Dizakar S.O., Gulekon I. N., Ulupınar E., Konaç E., Bahçelioğlu, “Effects of perinatal stress on neuroligin-1 and neuroxin IIα immunoreactivity in different structural parts of the rat enteric nervous system”, 18. National Neuroscience Congress, Ankara, Turkey, 6 -09 November 2020.
Coşkun Z. K., Atalar K., Ali̇m E., Erkaya A., “Variaton of The Inferior Mesenteric Vein’s Drainage Pattern and Its Clinical Significance”, 2nd International Congress On Sports, Anthropology, Nutrition, Anatomy And Radiology, Nevşehir, Turkey, 20-23 July 2020, pp.83-86.
Barç.D., Bahçelioğlu M., Gözil R., Alim E., Atalar K., İnce M. S., “The first trepanation technique in Turkey and Dr. Cemil Topuzlu”, Fens Regional Meeting 2019, 10 -13 July 2019
Alim E., İnce M. S., Barç E. D. A Atalar K., Gözil R., Bahçelioğlu M. “The history of neuroscience in Anatolia and Turkey”, Fens Regional Meeting 2019 Serbia, 10 -13 July 2019.
İnce M. S., Gözil R., Bahçelioğlu M., Atalar K., Alim E., Barç E. D., “A rising phoenix: Dr. Aysima Altinok”, Fens Regional Meeting 2019, 10 -13 July 2019.
Atalar K., Barç E.D., İnce M. S., Alim E., Bahçelioğlu M., Gözil R., “Who is Şerefeddin Sabuncuoğlu?”, Fens Regional Meeting 2019, 10 -13 July 2019.
Alim E., Jiang Y., Kumar D., Ledgerwood-Lee M., Mittal R., “Myoarchitecture of the Sling Fibers of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter/Internal Oblique Muscle Layer of the Stomach in Humans”, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), California, United States of America, 18-21 May 2019, pp.502-503.
Alim E., Akkaşoğlu S., Atalar K., “Estimating body height from atlas and axis in Turkish population”, AACA or BACA Meeting, Coventry, England, 5-07 July 2017, pp.1-21
Bahçelı̇oğlu M., Gözı̇l R., Cangöz K., Zelyurt N., Güler B., Atalar K., Kastamonı̇ Yaşar Y., Ali̇m E., “Gazi University Faculty of Medicine English Medical students' evaluation of the effect of anatomy theory courses on clinical internship anatomy proficiency”, Anatomy Days, 2015, Turkey, 26-28 February 2015.
Grants & Awards
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* Bahçelioğlu M., Bukan N., Alim E., Gök Dağıdır H., Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions, Investigation of the transauricular vagal nerve stimulation effects, in experimental autistic mice model, on pro and anti-inflamatory cytokines ,2021 -2022
* Bahçelioğlu M., Ömeroğlu S., Bukan N., Akarca Dizakar S. Ö., Gözil R., Alim E., Abbasoğlu Topa E. G., Çalıkuşu A., Kılınç H., Barç D. E., et al.,Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions, Investigation of the transauricular vagal nerve stimulation effects, in experimental autistic mice model, on nervous system development and morphology, biochemical biomarkers and behavior, 2020-2023.
* Belen H. B., Bahçelioğlu M., Çiçek M., Gümüş-Akay G., Halıcı U., Ulusoy İ., Kalaycıoğlu C., Peker E., Üstün S., Aydın Ö., Alim, E. et al., Presidential Strategy and Budget Directorate (Ministry of Development) Project, NÖROM Neuroscience and Neurotechnology Center of Excellence, 2019-2023.
* Bahçelioğlu M., Alim E., Soylu A., Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions, Investigation of the Effects of Transauricular Vagal Stimulation on Enteric Nervous System Synapse Formation and Intestinal Morphometry in Experimental Colitis Model, 2021-2022.
* Peker T.V., Alim E., Doctorclub Award (Innovative Basic Sciences Doctor of the Year Category), Doctorclub, December 2021
* Alim E., Prof. Dr. Atilla MÜFTÜOĞLU Young Researcher Award, Turkish Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy Society (TAKAD), October, 2021
* İnce M. S., Gözil R., Bahçelioğlu M., Atalar K., Alim E., Barç E. D., Best Poster of the History Corner, Fens Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, July 2021

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