Ferhat Ozturk, Ph.D.

Dr. Ferhat Ozturk is the Project Director of the HONEY Pathway, Co-PI at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and Associate Professor of Biology at Sul Ross State University International in Eagle Pass, TX. He also serves as the Chief Scientific Officer of MDM Wound Ventures designing EZHoney. Dr. Ozturk earned his Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Nevada, Reno, with expertise in gene therapy, viral vector development, and biochemistry.
Recognized by the American Beekeeping Federation as a medicinal honey expert, Dr. Ozturk combines a strong biomedical background with a passion for exploring honey's therapeutic potential. His research investigates the biological and chemical profiles of mono-floral honeys from around the world, aiming to identify high-bioactivity U.S. honeys that rival or surpass current medical-grade options.
Dr. Ozturk leads a $2.9 million USDA-NextGen grant to support the HONEY Pathway, a national initiative to advance medicinal honey research while engaging students in hands-on education focused on local honeys. His work has been featured by Newsweek, Fortune, Science, and numerous local news channels and newspapers.
Outside of research and teaching, he enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, and participating in social responsibility projects with his wife and two children.