Professor Tamar Sanikidze, Head of the Department of Physics, Biophysics, Biomechanics, and Information Technology of Tbilisi State Medical University visited Izmir Tınaztepe University. The Georgian guest was met by Professor Mustafa Güvençer, Rector of İzmir Tınaztepe University, administration and professors. The parties discussed strengthening student and faculty exchange programs, implementing joint research projects and organizing scientific conferences.

"The visit was particularly productive as several important areas of cooperation were identified, aligning with the interests of both institutions. I hope that the agreements reached will foster deeper academic and scientific ties between our universities," noted Professor Tamar Sanikidze.

In addition to the meetings, during her visit to Turkey, Professor Tamar Sanikidze conducted lectures for students of Izmir Tınaztepe University on the topic: "The Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Living Organisms and Radiation Protection." The professor spoke about theoretical aspects of the subject and shared practical examples with the students.

The visit of Professor Tamar Sanikidze of Tbilisi State Medical University was carried out within the framework of the Erasmus+ academic staff mobility program. This was the first visit between TSMU and Tinaztepe University after the signing of the Erasmus+ KA 171 inter-institutional agreement.