As part of the Science Cafe event series organized by Kırklareli University’s Science Communication Office, a seminar titled “Let’s Talk About SMA: Recognize the Silent Struggle, Share the Hope” was held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Kırklareli Public Education Center Conference Hall.
The seminar was delivered by Dr. İsmail Saltık, Pediatric Health and Diseases Specialist and Deputy Chief Physician at Kırklareli Training and Research Hospital. In his presentation, Dr. Saltık shared up-to-date information about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and public awareness regarding the disease.
The event was attended by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Eylem Özkaya Lassalle, Rector’s Advisor Assoc. Prof. İskender Gümüş, university staff, and members of the local community.
The seminar continued with a question-and-answer session, where participants had the opportunity to ask questions and exchange views on the topic.
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