Murat Basar, PhD
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Dr. Murat Basar is a highly experienced embryologist and research scientist. He is currently an Associate Research Scientist and Senior Embryologist at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology, and Infertility. He holds a Ph.D. in Integrated Reproductive Biology and Embryology from Istanbul University Institute of Health Science and Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr. Basar's extensive career includes roles such as IVF Laboratories Operations Manager at Bahceci Health Group and Laboratory Director at Johns Hopkins Anadolu Medical Center. He has also held an academic position as Assistant Professor at Biruni University Medical Faculty.
His research interests focus on embryonic stress-related pregnancy complications, pathogenesis of endometriosis, and endometriosis-related pain. Dr. Basar has contributed to numerous high-impact publications and has presented his work at various international conferences. He is recognized for his expertise in advanced reproductive techniques, including optimizing QC&QA in IVF laboratories and trophoectoderm biopsy.
Dr. Basar is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the American Association of Bioanalysts, the Turkish Histology and Embryology Association, and the Turkish Society of Clinical Embryology, where he served as a board member from 2019 to 2021.
Appointments
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Associate Research ScientistPrimary
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Education & Training
- PhD
- Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty integrated with Yale University School of Medicine, Histology & Embryology (2010)
- MSc
- University of Istanbul, Turkey (2006)
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Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Aydin Arici, MD
Cihan Halicigil, HCLD, PhD, MSc
Berna Sozen, PhD
Charles Lockwood, MD
David Seifer, MD
Emre Seli, MD
Publications
2024
Understanding how space travel affects the female reproductive system to the Moon and beyond
Mathyk B, Imudia A, Quaas A, Halicigil C, Karouia F, Avci P, Nelson N, Guzeloglu-Kayisli O, Denbo M, Sanders L, Scott R, Basar M, Guevara-Cerdán A, Strug M, Monseur B, Kayisli U, Szewczyk N, Mason C, Young S, Tasoglu S, Costes S, Beheshti A. Understanding how space travel affects the female reproductive system to the Moon and beyond. Npj Women's Health 2024, 2: 20. DOI: 10.1038/s44294-024-00009-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadalFemale reproductive systemEndometrial receptivityReproductive endocrinologyHealthy live birthPreimplantation embryo developmentHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axisFemale reproductive healthReproductive systemOvarian folliculogenesisCircadian rhythm changesLive birthsEmbryo implantationFemale reproductive endocrinologyEffects of space travelPregnancySpace travelReproductive healthEmbryo developmentRhythm changesAdverse effectsEndocrinologySuccessful transitionEffects of spaceflightInterplanetary speciesEmbryology with precision: effective quality control in the in vitro fertilization laboratory
Basar M, Unsal E, Ergun Y. Embryology with precision: effective quality control in the in vitro fertilization laboratory. Current Opinion In Obstetrics & Gynecology 2024, 36: 200-207. PMID: 38572581, DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000945.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPreimplantation genetic testingIn vitro fertilizationIntracytoplasmic sperm injectionProportion of mature oocytesIn vitro fertilization treatmentClinical pregnancy rateClinical practiceIn vitro fertilization laboratoryEmbryo development ratesImprove IVF outcomesSuccess rateImproving clinical outcomesField of reproductive medicineSperm injectionIVF outcomesClinical outcomesIVF treatmentDiagnostic accuracySuccess rate of IVF treatmentIVF proceduresPregnancy rateGenetic testingMature oocytesReproductive medicineGenetics laboratoriesMitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response Gene Clpp Is Required for Oocyte Function and Female Fertility
Ergun Y, Imamoglu A, Cozzolino M, Demirkiran C, Basar M, Garg A, Yildirim R, Seli E. Mitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response Gene Clpp Is Required for Oocyte Function and Female Fertility. International Journal Of Molecular Sciences 2024, 25: 1866. PMID: 38339144, PMCID: PMC10855406, DOI: 10.3390/ijms25031866.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCaseinolytic peptidase PMouse modelProtein homeostasisStress responseUnfolded protein stress responseProtein stress responseCumulus/granulosa cellsOocyte competenceOocyte functionGlobal deletionFunctional abnormalitiesGenes clpPMetabolic stress responseFemale subfertilityFemale infertilityOocyte-specificOocytesReproductive functionMtUPRMiceProtein degradationReproductive competenceFemale fertilityDeletionHomeostasisMitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response Gene Clpp Is Required for Oocyte Function and Female Fertility
PubmedPeer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
"The Role of Implantation Rate and Embryo Culture Conditions in IVF Success: An Opinion"
Basar M. "The Role of Implantation Rate and Embryo Culture Conditions in IVF Success: An Opinion". Biomedical Journal Of Scientific & Technical Research 2023, 53 DOI: 10.26717/bjstr.2023.53.008374.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHistorical Roadmap of Preimplantation Genetic Testing from Past to Present; What is Expected in the Future?
Basar M. Historical Roadmap of Preimplantation Genetic Testing from Past to Present; What is Expected in the Future? Reproductive Medicine Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2023, 8: 1-8. DOI: 10.24966/rmgo-2574/100129.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsHistorical Roadmap of Preimplantation Genetic Testing from Past to Present; What is Expected in the Future?
@article{Basar_2023, doi = {10.24966/rmgo-2574/100129}, url = {https://doi.org/10.24966%2Frmgo-2574%2F100129}, year = 2023, month = {mar}, publisher = {Herald Scholarly Open Access}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {1--8}, author = {Murat Basar and}, title = {Historical Roadmap of Preimplantation Genetic Testing from Past to Present$\mathsemicolon$ What is Expected in the Future?}, journal = {Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Gynaecology {\&}amp$\mathsemicolon$ Obstetrics}}Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsThe Unseen Crisis: Embryologist Burnout and its Impact on IVF Success Rates
ISI IndexedCommentaries, Editorials and LettersThe Role of Implantation Rate and Embryo Culture Conditions in IVF Success: An Opinion
ISI IndexedPeer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsFlow Cytometry-Based Assay to Identify A Competent Embryo in FET Cycles
Akcay B, Meric N, Olcay I, Ergun Y, Boynukalin K, Arici A, Bahceci M, Basar M. Flow Cytometry-Based Assay to Identify A Competent Embryo in FET Cycles. Archives Of Clinical And Biomedical Research 2023, 07 DOI: 10.26502/acbr.50170357.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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