Global Voices: Research Journey from the School of Health and Life Sciences

About this episode

Dilan Aydemir discusses her journey as a PhD student in pelvic health research and the challenges faced by international students.

Dr Gordon Hill, the Assistant Head for International at the School of Health and Life Sciences, sits down with Dilan Aydemir, a first-year PhD student at Glasgow Caledonian University, specialising in pelvic health research. Dilan, originally from Türkiye, previously completed her bachelor's and master's degrees in physiotherapy and rehabilitation before embarking on her PhD journey at Glasgow Caledonian University. During their conversation, Gordon and Dilan explore her experiences of moving to Scotland, adapting to life in Glasgow, and the various challenges she has encountered along the way. They also discuss important topics such as scholarships, student support, and ways for international students to engage with the local community. Dilan's research focuses on the conservative treatment of endometriosis-associated pain, a complex and often debilitating condition affecting millions of women worldwide. Her goal is to identify new therapeutic targets and develop effective, evidence-based physiotherapy treatments to alleviate pain, improve quality of life, and enhance sexual function for women suffering from endometriosis. By emphasising non-surgical and non-pharmacological…

People in this episode

Host: Gordon Hill

Guest: Dilan Aydemir

Topics covered

• international students
• pelvic health research
• endometriosis
• scholarships
• student support

Keywords

• physiotherapy
• rehabilitation
• Scotland
• Glasgow
• non-surgical treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Global Voices: Research Journey from the School of Health and Life Sciences

Places: Türkiye, Scotland, Glasgow

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