Innovations in Drug Research: Modelinglaboratory’s Accomplishments at International Symposium

We are thrilled to share that our esteemed Associate Professor Dr. Uğur Özveren and his brilliant students from the Modelinglaboratory have successfully presented six papers at the International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Drug Research and Development (DRD) 2023. This prestigious event took place at Izmir Katip Çelebi University from May 4-6, 2023.

1. Yağmur DALBUDAK, Uğur ÖZVEREN, “ANFIS-based Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Fluvastatin Release from Superporous Hydrogel Composites in Drug Delivery Systems”, International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Drug Research and Development (DRD) 2023, Izmir, Turkey, 4-6 May, 2023. (Certificate)
2. Yağmur DALBUDAK, Servet İlayda SERİN, Figen YAMAN, Uğur ÖZVEREN, “Estimating Swelling Behavior of Guar Gum Hydrogel for Controlled Release of Cancer Drugs: A Random Forest Algorithm Approach”, International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Drug Research and Development (DRD) 2023, Izmir, Turkey, 4-6 May, 2023. (Certificate)
3. Derya Ozan KAYA, Uğur ÖZVEREN, “Exploring the Swelling Properties of Carboxymethyl Cellulose-PEG 300-Citric Acid Hydrogels for Wound Dressing Applications Using Random Forest Algorithm”, International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Drug Research and Development (DRD) 2023, Izmir, Turkey, 4-6 May, 2023. (Certificate)
4. Vecihe İrem YİĞİT, Perizat Bagytbek KYZY, Uğur ÖZVEREN, “GO-ANN Approach for Predicting Swelling Behavior of Sodium Alginate Hydrogels in Oral Delivery of Protein Drugs”, International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Drug Research and Development (DRD) 2023, Izmir, Turkey, 4-6 May, 2023. (Certificate)
5. Ezgi Deniz YILDIZ, Uğur ÖZVEREN, “Bayesian Optimization-based Artificial Neural Networks for Predicting Swelling Behavior of Hydrogel Composite Films for Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems”, International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Drug Research and Development (DRD) 2023, Izmir, Turkey, 4-6 May, 2023. (Certificate)
6. Beyza BEYAZ, Uğur ÖZVEREN, “Predicting the Swelling Behavior of PVA-based Superporous Hydrogels for Gastroretentive Drug Delivery Systems Using Artificial Intelligence Approach”, International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Drug Research and Development (DRD) 2023, Izmir, Turkey, 4-6 May, 2023. (Certificate)

The group’s research focused on the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence in drug delivery systems and hydrogels. Topics ranged from an ANFIS-based Machine Learning approach for predicting Fluvastatin release from Superporous Hydrogel Composites, to using Random Forest Algorithm for estimating the swelling behavior of Guar Gum Hydrogel for Controlled Release of Cancer Drugs. Their invaluable work and insightful presentations were a testament to their dedication and hard work.

We would also like to acknowledge the individual students Yağmur Dalbudak, Servet İlayda Serin, Figen Yaman, Derya Ozan Kaya, Vecihe İrem Yiğit, Perizat Bagytbek Kyzy, Ezgi Deniz Yıldız, and Beyza Beyaz for their invaluable contribution to this research. It is heartening to see their passion and commitment, and I am confident that they will continue to make significant contributions to the field.

In conclusion, the successful presentation of these papers at the DRD 2023 is a significant achievement for Dr. Uğur Özveren and his team at the Modelinglaboratory. Their innovative research and the practical applications of AI in drug research and development exemplify the exciting possibilities in this field. Congratulations to the entire team on their excellent work!