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Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan, PhD
PhD Pharmacist, Supplement Formulator, Scientific Writer, and Head of Formulation & Science at Ellasie
Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan supports Ellasie with formulation science and scientific review, helping assess selected educational content and product information for clarity, accuracy, and responsible communication.
Supplement Formulation
Medicinal Plants
Natural Product Chemistry
Scientific Writing
Quality Control
Chromatography
About Dr. Nurten
Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan is a pharmacist and formulation scientist with a background in medicinal plants, natural product chemistry, analytical research, and evidence based product development. At Ellasie, she supports formulation science and the review of selected educational content and product information for clarity, scientific grounding, and responsible communication.
Her experience spans pharmaceutical R&D, phytochemistry, supplement formulation, scientific writing, quality related work, and laboratory based research using methods such as HPLC, LC QTOF MS, GC, and related analytical techniques. Her work has also involved enzyme inhibition studies, phytotherapy related research, and natural product investigation.
Dr. Nurten holds a PhD in Pharmacognosy from Gazi University, a pharmacy degree from Gazi University, and further study in Planetary Health at the University of Bayreuth. She also serves as Head of Formulation & Science at Ellasie Women’s Health Advisory Board.
Role at Ellasie
Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan serves as Head of Formulation & Science at Ellasie Women’s Health Advisory Board. She supports formulation related scientific review and helps assess selected educational content and product information for scientific clarity, accuracy, and responsible communication.
Her review supports content quality and scientific communication. It does not replace personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Areas of Expertise
- Supplement Formulation
- Medicinal Plants
- Natural Product Chemistry
- Scientific Writing
- Quality Control
- Chromatography
Qualifications
- Head of Formulation & Science, Ellasie Women’s Health Advisory Board
- PhD, Pharmacognosy, Gazi University
- Pharmacist, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gazi University
- Further Study, Planetary Health: Gesundheit, Ernährung und Umwelt, University of Bayreuth
- Research Scientist, Gazi University
- Hospital Pharmacist, Turkish Ministry of Health
- Graduated with high honors in pharmacy studies
Professional Experience
- Head of Formulation & Science, Ellasie Women’s Health Advisory Board — Part time, remote
- Freiberuflerin, NAK Consulting — Pharmaceutical R&D, medicinal plants, natural product chemistry, and evidence based formulation
- Research Scientist, Gazi University — In vitro studies, phytochemistry, chromatography, and natural product research
- Hospital Pharmacist, Turkish Ministry of Health — Medication management, patient communication, and pharmacovigilance support
- Quality Control and Regulatory Affairs Internship, PharmaVision — Quality analysis, stability studies, and regulatory documentation support
- Volunteer Academic Internship, Gazi University — Pharmacognosy research and phytochemical work
Publications
Selected publications and research themes reflecting Dr. Nurten Abaci Kaplan’s work in medicinal plants, natural products, antioxidant and enzyme inhibition studies, and evidence based formulation.
- A Narrowed Look Into Plant Derived Testosterone 5α Reductase Inhibitors for Androgenetic Alopecia
- Traditional Medicines and Natural Products as Preventive and Therapeutic Agents against COVID 19
- Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Turkey
- In vitro and In silico Cholinesterase Inhibitory and Antioxidant Effects of Essential Oils and Extracts of Two New Salvia fruticosa Mill. Cultivars and GC MS Analysis of the Essential Oils
- Phytochemical Profiling, In Vitro Biological Activity, Docking Studies and Cytotoxicity Assessments on Rondeletia odorata Jacquin
- Kombucha An ancient fermented beverage with desired bioactivities: A narrowed review
Articles Reviewed by Dr. Nurten
Ellasie educational articles reviewed by Dr. Nurten
Vaginal pH and BV recurrence in winter: when something feels off (and why it’s not just you)
Gummy Vitamins vs Pills: Are Gummies Actually Effective
The Modern Menopause Solution: Why Your Body Needs More Than Just Hormones
Stress & Your Vagina: How Cortisol Can Trigger Odor, BV, and Yeast Infections
Cranberry Gummies for Recurrent UTIs: Evidence, Who Benefits, How to Use
Science Led Review at Ellasie
Selected educational content and product information is reviewed to support scientific clarity, accuracy, and responsible communication.
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Medical Review Disclosure
At Ellasie, selected educational content and product information is reviewed by qualified medical or scientific professionals for accuracy, clarity, and responsible communication. This review helps support content quality and trust, but does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.