Eren Dursun

Research Associate

King’s College London

Eren is a research associate with a background in pharmacology and neuroscience. Having graduated from King’s college Eren ventured into the world of clinical trials, working in particular within the field of oncology. Having led studies in H&N, Liver and breast cancers he then moved back to Kings College and joined Mark Richardson’s Team for the REALASE study.

The study will investigate whether a novel method to accurately count epileptic seizures, using a CE-marked minimally-invasive ultra long-term subcutaneous electrical brain wave (encephalogram, EEG) device called UNEEG™ SubQ, (i) is more accurate than a seizure diary; (ii) is feasible and acceptable to participants and clinicians; (iii) reduces impacts of epilepsy and improves quality-of-life; and (iv) provides gains to the healthcare system when rolled-out into the NHS.

Qualifications:

  • 2016-17: MSc in Neuroscience at King’s College London. Research project: Role of TREM2+ variance in fc receptor expression for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
  • 2013-16: BSc Hons in Pharmacology at Kingston University London. Research project: A systematic review into whether mass drug administration with Praziquantel is sustainable for the treatment of schistosomiasis

Previous Experience:

  • April 2022 – December 2022 Imperial College London (Research assistant).

Helped create an osteoarthritis research group within the department of immunology and inflammation. Carrying out lab work, writing SOPs and contributing to the development of new study protocols.

  • Feb 2021 – April 2022 Imperial college London (Breast Cancer Research Team Lead).

Maintained a portfolio of over 20 clinical trials and managed a team of five other clinical trials specialists. Liaised with PI’s and postdoctoral researchers to manage translational studies in the breast cancer research team.

  • October 2019 – Feb 2021 University College London (Clinical Trial Practitioner).

Worked at the Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS) in the SmartLiver project. This biotechnology trial involves the use of image-guided laparoscopic surgery.

  • Jan 2019 – October 2019 Imperial college NHS trust (Assistant Research Practitioner).

Worked in two separate departments (Oncology and Haematology), simultaneously fulfilling multiple roles. Was key in patient consenting, blood and urine processing and maintenance of the site file.

  • June 2018 – Dec 2018 Saving Faces (Clinical Researcher).

Worked alongside Professor Iain Hutchison, shadowing the maxillofacial surgeon as he conducted his clinics. Also worked on the National H&N audit, consented patients and oversaw the development of many trials.

  • Sep 2017 – May 2018 UCLH (vocational rehab volunteer).

Spent 9 months volunteering for the vocational rehab team in UCL hospital, doing data entry and assisting on the set up of upcoming trials.

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Publications and Posters:

  • Gulati, M., Dursun, E., Vincent, K., & Watt, F. E. (2023). The influence of sex hormones on musculoskeletal pain and osteoarthritis. The Lancet Rheumatology, 5(4), e225-e238.
  • Dowrick, T., Xiao, G., Nikitichev, D., Dursun, E., van Berkel, N., Allam, M., … & Clarkson, M. J. (2023). Evaluation of a calibration rig for stereo laparoscopes. Medical Physics, 50(5), 2695-2704.
  • van Berkel, N., Clarkson, M. J., Xiao, G., Dursun, E., Allam, M., Davidson, B. R., & Blandford, A. (2020). Dimensions of ecological validity for usability evaluations in clinical settings. Journal of Biomedical Informatics, 110, 103553.
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