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Meryem Yucel is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. She received her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from Bogaziçi University. Her primary research interest lies in understanding brain function in health and disease, particularly focusing on how thoughts influence health outcomes. Yucel has developed expertise in mathematical modeling of biological systems and functional brain imaging techniques such as functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), and Electroencephalography (EEG). Currently, she emphasizes the clinical applications of fNIRS and works on advancing methodologies for portable detection of cannabis intoxication. Her contributions also extend to grant acquisition for Boston University and the Boston Medical Center, where she aims to enhance the inclusivity of fNIRS research regarding hair and skin characteristics in brain imaging.
Boston University • Boston, MA
Conducting advanced research in Brain Imaging and Biomedical Engineering.
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