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Publication
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Open Access
5
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Education
2014 - 2018
2014 - 2018Doctorate
Ankara University, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Turkey
2009 - 2012
2009 - 2012Postgraduate
University of Louisville, Medical School, Microbiology and Immunology, United States Of America
2006 - 2008
2006 - 2008Postgraduate
Ankara University, Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Turkey
2002 - 2006
2002 - 2006Undergraduate
Ankara University, Fen Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü, Turkey
Dissertations
2018
2018Doctorate
Development of a DNA based vaccine for Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever virus 
Ankara University, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü
2008
2008Postgraduate
Evaluation of antiviral resistance mutations in viral polymerase gene during the treatment period of patients with chronic hepatitis B
Ankara University, Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü
Foreign Languages
C1 Advanced
C1 AdvancedEnglish
Certificates, Courses and Trainings
2015
2015Certificate of Animal Use in Experimental Studies
Vocational Course
Ankara University
Research Areas
Mycology
Virology
Genomics
Microbial Genetics
Natural Sciences
Research Areas Based on Academic Activities
Avesis Research Areas
WoS Research Areas
Scopus Research Areas
Academic Positions
2022 - Present
2022 - PresentAssociate Professor
Dokuz Eylul University, Fen Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü
2021 - 2022
2021 - 2022Assistant Professor
Dokuz Eylul University, Fen Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü
2014 - 2021
2014 - 2021Research Assistant
Ankara University, Fen Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü
2009 - 2012
2009 - 2012Research Assistant
University of Louisville, Medical School, Microbiology and Immunology
Managerial Experience
2024 - 2026
2024 - 2026Deputy Director of the Center
Dokuz Eylul University, Rektörlük, Fauna Ve Flora Araştırma Ve Uygulama Merkezi
2024 - 2025
2024 - 2025Deputy Head of Department
Dokuz Eylul University, Fen Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü
2022 - 2024
2022 - 2024Merkez Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi
Dokuz Eylul University, Rektörlük, Fauna Ve Flora Araştırma Ve Uygulama Merkezi
Articles
All (46)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI (24)
SCI-E, SSCI, AHCI, ESCI (40)
ESCI (12)
Scopus (32)
TRDizin (19)
Other Publications (1)
2026
20261. Complete genome characterization of a new alphapartitivirus identified in the ectomycorrhizal fungus Lactarius mediterraneensis
Kaliyeva A., ŞAHİN E., Ediş G., AKATA I.
Turkish Journal of Botany
, vol.50, no.1, pp.103-109, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
2026
20262. Newly Reported Elaphomyces Species from Kırklareli, Turkiye: A Morphological and Molecular Approach
Edis G., Kumru E., KESKİN E., ŞAHİN E., AKATA I.
KSU TARIM VE DOGA DERGISI-KSU JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE
, vol.29, no.2, pp.353-369, 2026 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2025
20253. A new polymycovirus infecting a clinical isolate of the entomopathogenic and fungicolous fungus Lecanicillium aphanocladii affects pigmentation, sporulation, and antifungal susceptibility of its host
Edis G., AKATA I., Gundogdu N., Kaya E., ŞAHİN E.
Virus Genes
, vol.61, no.6, pp.713-723, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2025
20254. Expanding the diversity of Genea Vittad. (Ascomycota, Pezizales) in Türkiye: Morphological and molecular insights into newly recorded species
Kumru E., Ediş G., ŞAHİN E., KESKİN E., AKATA I.
Trakya University Journal of Natural Sciences
, vol.26, no.2, pp.106-117, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
2025
20255. Complete genome analyses of a novel narlivirus identified in the ectomycorrhizal fungus Amanita vidua
AKATA I., Kumru E., Ediş G., Kaya E., ŞAHİN E.
Turkish Journal of Botany
, vol.49, no.3, pp.220-228, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2025
20256. Complete genome characterizations of two novel mitoviruses hosted by the hypogeous, mycorrhizal fungi Statesia pompholyx and Tuber sp.
AKATA I., Edis G., Kumru E., KESKİN E., ŞAHİN E.
TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY
, vol.49, no.2, pp.102-110, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2025
20257. Statesia pompholyx: A Newly Reported Species for Turkish Hysterangiales
AKATA I., Edis G., Kumru E., KESKİN E., ŞAHİN E.
KASTAMONU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF FORESTRY FACULTY
, vol.25, no.1, pp.1-8, 2025 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2025
20258. Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Terfezia claveryi and its Distribution in Türkiye
AKATA I., Kumru E., Edis G., ÖZBEY B. G., Acar İ., ŞAHİN E.
KSU TARIM VE DOGA DERGISI-KSU JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE
, vol.28, no.3, pp.843-854, 2025 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2024
20249. Molecular characterization and comparative genomic analysis of two triamitovirus isolates hosted by the hypogean fungus Tuber excavatum Vittad.
BORA E., AKATA I., KESKİN E., SAHİN E., SAHİN E.
Trakya University Journal of Natural Sciences
, vol.25, no.2, pp.169-176, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
2024
202410. Identification and full-length genome characterization of a novel mitovirus hosted by the truffle species Tuber rufum
AKATA I., Edis G., Kumru E., ŞAHİN E.
VirusDisease
, vol.35, no.3, pp.531-536, 2024 (Scopus)
2024
202411. Taxonomic Studies on Rhodocybe asyae Specimens Discovered in a New Location
Akata I., Ediş G., Kumru E., Acar I., Sahin E.
KSU TARIM VE DOGA DERGISI-KSU JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE
, vol.27, no.Suppl 1, pp.124-132, 2024 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2024
202412. Complete Genome Analyses of a Novel Flexivirus with Unique Genome Organization and Three Endornaviruses Hosted by the Mycorrhizal Fungus Terfezia claveryi
Akata I., Edis G., Ozbey B. G., Keskin E., Şahin E.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
, vol.81, no.1, pp.210, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2024
202413. Amanita vidua: A new record for Turkish Amanita Section Phalloideae based on morphological and molecular data
Akata I., Kumru E., Şahin E., Acar I., Kaya E.
TRAKYA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
, vol.25, no.1, pp.97-110, 2024 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
2024
202414. Molecular characterization of the complete genome of a novel ormycovirus infecting the ectomycorrhizal fungus Hortiboletus rubellus
Şahin E., Edis G., Keskin E., Akata I.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
, vol.169, pp.1-6, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2024
202415. Full-length genome characterization of a novel mitovirus isolated from the root rot fungus Armillaria mellea
Erkmen S., Şahin E., Akata I.
Virus Genes
, vol.60, no.1, pp.65-70, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2023
202316. Delastria, A NEW GENUS OF HYPOGEOUS FUNGI RECORD FOR THE TURKISH MYCOBIOTA
Akata I., ŞEN İ., Sahin E., ÇOL B., Keskin E.
Trakya University Journal of Natural Sciences
, vol.24, no.2, pp.85-90, 2023 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
2023
202317. Diverse partitiviruses hosted by the ectomycorrhizal agaric Hebeloma mesophaeum and the natural transmission of a partitivirus between phylogenetically distant, sympatric fungi
AKATA I., Edis G., KESKİN E., ŞAHİN E.
Virology
, vol.581, pp.63-70, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2023
202318. Identification and complete genome sequencing of a novel betapartitivirus naturally infecting the mycorrhizal desert truffle Terfezia claveryi
ŞAHİN E., ÖZBEY SARIDOĞAN B. G., KESKİN E., AKATA I.
Virus Genes
, vol.59, no.2, pp.254-259, 2023 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2023
202319. Three New Records For Turkish Agaricales Inhabiting Ankara University Beevler 10th Year Campus Area
AKATA I., Kumru E., Edis G., ÖZBEY B. G., ŞAHİN E.
KASTAMONU UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF FORESTRY FACULTY
, vol.23, no.3, pp.250-263, 2023 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2022
202220. Pisolithus albus, A New Record For Turkish Gastroid Fungi
Akata I., Altuntaş D., Özbey Sarıdoğan B. G., Şahin E.
MANTAR DERGİSİ
, vol.13, no.2, pp.128-133, 2022 (TRDizin)
2021
202121. Molecular characterization of a new mitovirus hosted by the ectomycorrhizal fungus Albatrellopsis flettii
AKATA I., KESKİN E., Sahin E.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
, vol.166, no.12, pp.3449-3454, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202122. Molecular characterization of the complete genome of a novel partitivirus hosted by the saprobic mushroom Leucocybe candicans
Sahin E., KESKİN E., AKATA I.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
, vol.203, no.9, pp.5825-5830, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202123. Putative Group I Introns in the Nuclear Internal Transcribed Spacer of the Basidiomycete Fungus Gautieria Vittad
Sahin E.
CYTOLOGY AND GENETICS
, vol.55, no.5, pp.471-479, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202124. The unique genome organization of two novel fusariviruses hosted by the true morel mushroom Morchella esculenta
Sahin E., KESKİN E., AKATA I.
VIRUS RESEARCH
, vol.302, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202125. Molecular characterization of a new endornavirus inhabiting the ectomycorrhizal fungus Hygrophorus penarioides
Sahin E., AKATA I., KESKİN E.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
, vol.52, no.3, pp.1167-1172, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202126. Albatrellopsis flettii, A New Genus for Turkish Albatrellaceae
ALTUNTAŞ D., ŞAHİN E., KABAKTEPE Ş., ALLI H., AKATA I.
KSU TARIM VE DOGA DERGISI-KSU JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE
, vol.24, no.4, pp.815-819, 2021 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2021
202127. Molecular characterization of a novel partitivirus hosted by the false morel mushroom Gyromitra esculenta
Sahin E., KESKİN E., AKATA I.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
, vol.166, no.4, pp.1247-1251, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202128. Full-length genome characterization of a novel alphapartitivirus detected in the ectomycorrhizal fungus Hygrophorus penarioides
Sahin E., AKATA I.
VIRUS GENES
, vol.57, no.1, pp.94-99, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202129. Assessment of the immunogenicity and protective aspects of a dna vaccine targeting crimean congo hemorrhagic fever virus glycoprotein gc Kırım kongo kanamalı ateşi virüsü glikoprotein gc’yi hedef alan bir dna aşısının bağışıklık ve koruyuculuk sağlama özelliklerinin değerlendirilmesi
ŞAHİN E., ÇÖLERİ CİHAN A., Aligholipour Farzani T., Földes K., ENGİN E. D., ÖZKUL A.
Duzce Medical Journal
, vol.23, pp.66-75, 2021 (Scopus, TRDizin)
2021
202130. Novel and diverse mycoviruses co-inhabiting the hypogeous ectomycorrhizal fungus Picoa juniperi
Sahin E., KESKİN E., AKATA I.
VIROLOGY
, vol.552, pp.10-19, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202131. Full-length genome characterization of a new fusagravirus hosted by the spring orange peel fungus Caloscypha fulgens
Sahin E., KESKİN E., AKATA I.
ACTA VIROLOGICA
, vol.65, no.3, pp.313-319, 2021 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2021
202132. A Note on Battarrea phalloides in Turkey
AKATA I., ALTUNTAŞ D., ŞAHİN E., ALLI H., KABAKTEPE Ş.
MANTAR DERGİSİ
, vol.12, no.1, pp.1-9, 2021 (TRDizin)
2021
202133. Two New Additions to Turkish Tulostoma
AKATA I., ŞAHİN E., ALTUNTAŞ D., KABAKTEPE Ş.
KSU TARIM VE DOGA DERGISI-KSU JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURE
, vol.24, no.5, pp.1104-1110, 2021 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2020
202034. Tuber Fulgens Quél. A New Record for Turkish Truffles
AKATA I., SEVİNDİK M., ŞAHİN E.
Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology , vol.8, no.11, pp.2472-2475, 2020 (TRDizin)
2020
202035. Novel and divergent bipartite mycoviruses associated with the ectomycorrhizal fungus Sarcosphaera coronaria
Sahin E., AKATA I., KESKİN E.
VIRUS RESEARCH
, vol.286, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2020
202036. Callistosporium, A new genus record for Turkish mycobiota
AKATA I., ALTUNTAŞ D., ŞAHİN E.
Trakya University Journal of Natural Sciences
, vol.21, no.1, pp.33-37, 2020 (ESCI, TRDizin)
2020
202037. Notes On Mycenastrum corium in Turkey
ALTUNTAŞ D., ŞAHİN E., KABAKTEPE Ş., AKATA I.
Mantar Dergisi
, vol.11, no.1, pp.84-89, 2020 (TRDizin)
2019
201938. Evaluation of the CRISPR/Cas9 directed mutant TP53 gene repairing effect in human prostate cancer cell line PC-3
Batir M. B., Sahin E., Cam F. S.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY REPORTS
, vol.46, no.6, pp.6471-6484, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2019
201939. Complete genome sequence of a novel mitovirus from the ectomycorrhizal fungus Geopora sumneriana
Sahin E., AKATA I.
ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
, vol.164, no.11, pp.2853-2857, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2018
201840. Introduction of novel thermostable alpha-amylases from genus Anoxybacillus and proposing to group the Bacillaceae related alpha-amylases under five individual GH13 subfamilies
Cihan A. C., Yildiz E. D., Sahin E., MUTLU Ö.
WORLD JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
, vol.34, no.7, 2018 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2018
201841. Viruses infecting macrofungi
ŞAHİN E., AKATA I.
VirusDisease
, vol.29, no.1, pp.1-18, 2018 (Scopus)
2017
201742. Oleuropein and rutin protect against 6-OHDA-induced neurotoxicity in PC12 cells through modulation of mitochondrial function and unfolded protein response
Elmazoğlu Z., ERGİN V., ŞAHİN E., KAYHAN H., KARASU Ç.
Interdisciplinary Toxicology
, vol.10, no.4, pp.129-141, 2017 (Scopus)
2015
201543. Evaluation of antiviral resistant hepatitis B virus subpopulations in patients with chronic hepatitis B by using terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism
ŞAHİN E.
VirusDisease
, vol.26, no.4, pp.267-275, 2015 (Scopus)
2014
201444. Discovery of a Novel Compound with Anti-Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus Activity That Targets the Nonstructural Protein 2
Chung D., Jonsson C. B., Tower N. A., Chu Y., Sahin E., Golden J. E., et al.
PLOS PATHOGENS
, vol.10, no.6, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
2013
201345. Development of Oncolytic Reovirus for Cancer Therapy
ŞAHİN E., Michael E E., Kelly M M., Heshan Sam Z.
Journal of Cancer Therapy
, vol.4, no.06, pp.1100-1115, 2013 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
2013
201346. beta-Tubulin mRNA Expression Profiles During Long-Term Memory Formation in Classically Conditioned C. Elegans
Erdogan M., Sahin E.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES-TURKISH
, vol.30, no.2, pp.296-304, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, TRDizin)
Papers Presented at Peer-Reviewed Scientific Conferences
2020
20201. Multiple infections by bipartite dsRNA mycoviruses and an unassigned virus in the ascomycetous fungus Caloscypha fulgens
ŞAHİN E.
International Eurasian Conference on Biotechnology and Biochemistry (BioTechBioChem 2020), Turkey, 16 December 2020, (Summary Text)
2020
20202. Viruses of ectomycorrhizal fungi from an evolutionary perspectives
ŞAHİN E.
2nd International Eurasian Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (EurasianSciEnTech 2020), Turkey, 07 October 2020, (Summary Text)
2017
20173. In Vitro Expression of CCHFV Surface Glycoprotein GC via a Plasmid Vector Generated as DNA Based Vaccine
ŞAHİN E., ÇÖLERİ CİHAN A., ÖZKUL A.
2nd International Conference on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, 10 - 12 September 2017, (Summary Text)
2017
20174. Viruses of Fungi: Perspectives on Macrofungal Virology
ŞAHİN E., AKATA I.
1ST INTERNATIONAL EURASIA MYCOLOGY CONGRESS, Manisa, Turkey, 03 July 2017, (Summary Text)
2015
20155. The use of terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism for the evaluation of antiviral resistant hepatitis B virus subpopulations in patients with chronic hepatitis B
ŞAHİN E.
Viral hepatitis congress, 10 December 2015 - 12 January 2016
2014
20146. Exosomes derived from ascitic fluid of patients with ovarian carcinoma induce IL 4 gene expression in T lymphocytes
ŞAHİN E., Douglas D T., Cicek Gercel T.
AACR Special Conference: Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy: A New Chapter, 1 - 04 December 2014, vol.3, pp.82
Books
2021
20211. Macrofungi
AKATA I., ALTUNTAŞ D., ŞAHİN E.
in: Biodiversity Of Ankara University Beseverler 10th Year Campus, Ahmet ALTINDAĞ, Editor, Ankara University Publishing House, Ankara, pp.2-48, 2021
Funded Projects
2023 - 2026
2023 - 2026
Identification and genomic characterization of mycoviruses that infect the dermatophytosis agent Trichophyton rubrum and investigation of their phenotypic effects on their hosts
TUBITAK Project , 3501 - National Young Researcher Career Development Program
(Project Abstract)
Şahin E. (Executive), Akata I., Kaya S.
2023 - 2025
2023 - 2025
Kahramanmaraş Depreminden Sonra Hatay ve Elbistan Bölgesindeki Yüzey ve Yeraltı Suyu Kaynaklarındaki Hidrokimyasal Değişimlerin Belirlenmesi ve Halk Sağlığı Açısından Değerlendirilmesi
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Guided
ŞİMŞEK C. (Executive), ŞAHİN E., SINDIRGI P., SÖZBİLİR H., FISTIKOĞLU O., KILINÇ AKSAY E., et al.
2022 - 2025
2022 - 2025Identification and Molecular Characterization of Mycoviruses Infecting Truffles Distributed In The Part of Thracian Region Located Within The Borders of Turkey
TUBITAK Project , 1001 - Program for Supporting Scientific and Technological Research Projects
Şahin E., Akata I.(Executive)
2023 - 2024
2023 - 2024Ankara Üniversitesi Beşevler 10. Yıl Yerleşkesinde Yayılış Gösteren Makro ve Likenleşmiş Fungusların Konaklık Ettiği Virüslerin Biyoçeşitliliğinin Ortaya Çıkarılması
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP Research Project
ŞAHİN E. (Executive), EDİŞ G., AKATA I.
2023 - 2024
2023 - 2024KÖK ÇÜRÜKLÜĞÜ MANTARI ARMİLLARİA'NIN KONAKLIK ETTİĞİ RNA VİRÜSLERİNİN TANIMLANMASI VE MOLEKÜLER OLARAK NİTELENDİRİLMESİ
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions , BAP MSc
ŞAHİN E. (Executive), Erkmen S.
2020 - 2021
2020 - 2021Ekonomik Öneme Sahip Bazı Makroskopik Askomiset (Ascomycota) Türlerini Enfekte Eden RNA Virüslerinin Tanımlanması ve Moleküler Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
Şahin E. (Executive)
2019 - 2021
2019 - 2021Türkiye'de Yayılış Gösteren Bazı Zehirli Makromantar Türlerini Enfekte Eden Çift İplikçikli RNA Virüslerinin Tanımlanması ve Karakterizasyonu
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
Şahin E. (Executive)
2019 - 2021
2019 - 2021Türkiye'de Yayılış Gösteren BazıYenir ve Tıbbi Makromantar Türlerini Enfekte Eden İmmün Uyarıcı Özellikteki Çift İplikçikli RNA Virüslerinin Tanımlanması ve Karakterizasyonu
Project Supported by Higher Education Institutions
Şahin E., Akata I.(Executive)
Peer Reviews in Scientific Publications
August 2021
August 2021FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
Journal Indexed in SCI-E
July 2021
July 2021ARCHIVES OF VIROLOGY
Journal Indexed in SCI-E
Scholarships
2008 - 2013
2008 - 2013Abroad Postgraduate Scholarship Program
Ministry of Education
2007 - 2008
2007 - 2008