Prof. Dr. Ümit Zeybek was born in 1967 in Istanbul, where he has pursued his entire education, professional, and social life. He currently serves as a Professor at Istanbul University, Aziz Sancar Institute of Experimental Medicine, Department of Molecular Medicine. His areas of expertise include Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. In addition to his academic role, he actively leads genetic panel development projects under Genovation Biotechnology Ltd., a company operating within Istanbul Teknokent (Entertech).His research focuses on the genetic basis of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, infections, cancer, neurological disorders, and other metabolic diseases. He has extensive experience in the relationship between genetics and sports performance, healthy living, and nutrigenetics, as well as in the development of biomedical instruments used in molecular biology applications. Furthermore, his research extends to experimental models of cancer, diabetes, and sepsis, aiming to contribute to innovative therapeutic approaches and personalized medicine strategies. With a deep commitment to scientific advancement and biotechnological innovation, Prof. Dr. Ümit Zeybek continues to pioneer research at the intersection of genetics, molecular medicine, and clinical applications.