Lect. PhD ÖMER FARUK BAY

Ömer Faruk Bay holds a degree in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Atatürk University, Türkiye, and earned his master's in Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, followed by a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. His doctoral research focuses on the metabolism of Trichuris muris, where he pioneered the development of the first genome-scale metabolic model for this parasitic whipworm. This model allowed him to develop novel therapeutic targets for more effective treatment strategies. Then, he joined the Lars Kuepfer’s group as a Postdoctoral Researcher  and his primary focus revolved around the reconstruction of genome-scale metabolic models for the members of the synthetic mouse intestinal bacterial community, known as Oligo Mouse Microbiota 19 (OMM19). By delving into their metabolic capabilities and interactions, he aimed to enhance our understanding of their collective phenotype and resilience to perturbations. Currently affiliated with AGÜ as a Lecturer, Dr Bay teaches Bioinformatics.