Our speaker will be Ferhat Ozturk on Medical Grade Potential of Honey Samples from East Bay CA. In this presentation, Dr. Ozturk will report the results of analysis of honey collected from ACBA members in January.

About Ferhat Ozturk

Dr. Ozturk is the Project Director of the HONEY Pathway and Associate Professor of Instruction at the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA). Dr. Ozturk combines his strong Ph.D. background in gene therapy, molecular and cellular biology, bioinformatics, and biochemistry research with a fervent passion for exploring the medicinal use of honey.

With a focus on the unique biological and chemical compositions of various mono-floral honey varieties from across the globe, Dr. Ozturk is unraveling honey’s therapeutic benefits. His groundbreaking research is dedicated to identifying exceptional US-based honey sources characterized by high bioactivity levels and strong medicinal properties, poised to not only compete but surpass current medical-grade honeys.