{"id":2548,"date":"2026-10-01T12:17:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/ihg\/?p=2548"},"modified":"2026-10-01T12:17:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T16:17:52","slug":"aya-naser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scienceweb.clemson.edu\/ihg\/aya-naser\/","title":{"rendered":"Aya Naser"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aya Naser<\/p><\/div>\n

Aya Naser<\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduate Student<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0<\/strong>anaser@clemson.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Biosketch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aya Naser graduated with a B.S. in Bioengineering from Abdullah G\u00fcl University in Turkey, where she graduated ranked first in her department. During her undergraduate studies, she gained research experience and published a first-author research article, developing a strong foundation in scientific research, experimental design, and scientific communication. Aya is currently a Ph.D. student in Bioengineering in the PENG Lab<\/strong> under Dr. Congyue Annie Peng, where she conducts research focused on regenerative medicine, biomaterials, and stem cell-based approaches. Her current research investigates the differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells into motor neuron-like cells as a potential approach for spinal muscular atrophy. In addition to her research, Aya mentors’ undergraduate researchers through Creative Inquiry projects, supporting students as they develop research skills, independence, and critical-thinking abilities.<\/p>\n

Research<\/strong><\/p>\n

My research interests focus on regenerative medicine, stem cell-based therapies, biomaterials, and neural tissue engineering. My current research investigates the differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) into motor neuron-like cells as a potential cell-based approach for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). I am particularly interested in understanding how biomaterial-based microenvironments can influence stem cell behavior, differentiation, and function, with the goal of developing strategies that can support neural regeneration.<\/p>\n

Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Naser, A.,<\/strong> Safak, S. B., Utkutag, E., Sin, S. \u0130., Ta\u015fk\u0131n, S. S., Koca, \u0130., & Dogan, R. S. (2024). Classification of Xray<\/p>\n

images and model evaluation. Imaging and Radiation Research, 7(1), 6257.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/doi.org\/10.24294\/irr6257<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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