Welcome Message

Dear colleagues

Welcome to the Turkish Community for Extracellular Vesicles (TURSEV)! We are delighted to have you as part of our growing network dedicated to advancing EV research.

TURSEV was founded in 2023 to bring together researchers from across Türkiye who share a passion for exploring how extracellular vesicles influence health and disease. Our community connects academic and clinical scientists, provides resources, and fosters collaborations to accelerate discovery.
Looking ahead, our vision is to position Türkiye as a key contributor to global EV science. By uniting experts from diverse disciplines, we aim to shape best practices, inspire innovation, and mentor the next generation of researchers.

We are excited to announce that our 2nd Extracellular Vesicles Conference will take place on 5–6 June 2026, building on the success of our inaugural event. We also proudly welcome distinguished academicians as TURSEV Community Leaders, who will guide our shared mission and strengthen our collaborative spirit.

Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Together, we stand ready to unlock the future of extracellular vesicle research.

TURSEV Community Founders

Dr. Burak Derkuş Dr. Fatih İnci Ahmet Acar
Ankara University Bilkent University, UNAM Middle East Technical University

Why TURSEV?

The Turkish Community for Extracellular Vesicles (TURSEV) was registerred as a legal association* under the name of “Hücre Dışı Veziküler Derneği / Extracellular Vesicles Association - Türkiye) to further strengthen our foundation and ensure compliance with both local and international standards. This structure provides transparency, credibility, and greater capacity to support our members and initiatives.

As a member of TURSEV Community, you join a collaborative effort to:

• Establish standardized best practices for EV isolation and characterization
• Provide mentorship and training to nurture emerging talent
• Foster national and international collaborations
• Accelerate translation of findings into diagnostics and therapies
• Highlight Turkish laboratories conducting pioneering EV research
• Place Türkiye at the forefront of regional and global EV science

TURSEV annual conference provides an ideal forum to share your latest research, connect with like-minded academics, identify collaborative opportunities, and stay apprised of the newest developments in extracellular vesicle biology.

By uniting dedicated researchers through TURSEV, we gain the opportunity to achieve goals greater than any one team could accomplish alone. Together, we can piece together the puzzle of EVs' many complex functions, overcome current technical hurdles, and accelerate the translation of basic findings into clinical advancements that save lives. Imagine the progress possible when Turkish scientific minds come together, connected with the international communities, sharing ideas and expertise - the possibilities are endless. But this requires your passion and dedication to drive collaboration.

Join us as we stand at the exciting precipice of discovery in EV research!

* For more information click the Articles of Association of the Extracellular Vesicles Association - ENG / Hücre Dışı Veziküler Derneği Tüzüğü - TR

Community Council

Founders

Burak Derkuş

President

Fatih İnci

Deputy President

Ahmet Acar

Secretary

Leaders

Ahmet Çevik Tufan

Treasurer

P. Neslihan Taşlı

Member - Responsible for Connections

Dr. Emel Sokullu

Member - Responsible for Connections

Handan Kayhan

Member - Responsible for Projects

Esat Arber

Member - Responsible for Events

Become a TURSEV Member

We invite you to join the "Turkish Community for Extracellular Vesicles"; a growing community of leading researchers dedicated to the study of extracellular vesicles.
As a valued member, you will share the journey of shaping the conferences, scientific events, publications, and content creation. You'll get the chance to upgrade your network to the international level by joining our conferences with discounted registration fees.

Choose the membership option that aligns with your career stage:

Explorer Membership: For students, trainees and those navigating the early career stages. 50 TL yearly.
Professional Membership: For academic and industry scientists. 500 TL yearly.
Institutional Membership: For institutes, hospitals and EV-related companies. 5,000 TL yearly.

Click Become a Member to join us in this collaborative journey to invest in the future of Turkish EV research.
However, being a registered member of the "Extracellular Veziküler Derneği" at the “Türkiye Cumhuriyeti İçişleri Bakanlığı / Ministry of Interior” may required additional documents and time. Please email us, if you do not receive an email related of being registerred member.

Together we cultivate talent, spark progress and place Türkiye at the global forefront of discovery!

Conferences

➤ 2^nd Extracellular Vesicles Conference - TURSEV 2026 / 05-06 June 2026 Ankara, Türkiye
➤ 1^st. Extracellular Vesicles Conference - TURSEV 2024 / 20-21 September 2024 Ankara, Türkiye

📢 Call for Bids to Host the TURSEV Conference 2027

The Turkish Community for Extracellular Vesicles (TURSEV) is inviting universities and academic leaders to submit bids to host the TURSEV Conference 2027.

Each year, TURSEV Conferences bring together national and international researchers, clinicians, and industry representatives in the field of extracellular vesicles. Hosting offers a unique opportunity to showcase your institution, expand academic collaborations, and contribute to Türkiye’s leadership in EV science.

📅 Application period: April 1 – May 1, 2026
📢 Host announcement: June 6, 2026

For detailed requirements and application guidelines, please see the TURSEV Conference BID Guideline

Global EV Research Community

TURSEV aims to facilitate partnerships between Turkish scientists and extracellular vesicle (EV) researchers worldwide. We are proud to join the international community of over 30 societies and networks focused on advancing EV science through collaboration.