The Ozturk Lab integrates dairy processing, translational nutrition, microbiome science, and bioactive characterization to support interdisciplinary research and industry collaboration.
Research and Analytical Capabilities
Dairy Processing and Functional Ingredient Development
・Laboratory- and pilot-scale membrane filtration systems (MF, UF, NF)
・Dairy ingredient fractionation, concentration, and characterization
・Food-grade processing in collaboration with the Center for Dairy Research (CDR)
・Functional dairy ingredient development and process optimization
・Membrane filtration trials and sustainable dairy co-product utilization
Integrated Molecular and Cellular Bioactive Evaluation
・Bioactive screening and translational nutrition research
・Molecular and nucleic acid analysis techniques
・Protein characterization and bioactive evaluation methods
・Cellular and immunological assay platforms
Translational and Integrated Biological Research
・Preclinical animal models for translational health research
・Human nutrition and clinical research methodologies
Collaboration & Fee-for-Service Request
In collaboration with the CDR, our lab is expanding its food-grade membrane processing capabilities to support pilot-scale, translational, and industrial applications. We would be happy to discuss potential projects — please feel free to reach out to Dr. Gulustan Ozturk (gozturk@wisc.edu) to start the conversation.
Join Us!
We are always looking for motivated undergraduate students, Ph.D. students, and postdoctoral researchers to join our lab.
Please email Dr. Gulustan Ozturk (gozturk@wisc.edu).