Omer Akyol

Omer Akyol is an accomplished academic and research professional with extensive experience in various roles, including Associate Research Investigator at The Texas Heart Institute since April 2022, and former Medical Technologist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Omer has held positions as Assistant Professor of Physiology at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine and STEM Coordinator and Science Teacher at Michigan Math and Science Academy. Prior experience includes serving as a Visiting Scientist at Texas Heart Institute and Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, and as a Professor at Hacettepe University. Omer's educational qualifications include a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Biology and Genetics, and ongoing studies for an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership at Grand Valley State University.