The project titled "Development of Deep Learning Models for Diagnosis of Tropical Theileriosis in Cattle from Microscopic Images of Peripheral Blood Smears," was prepared under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kenan Çağrı Tümer, a faculty member at Kastamonu University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, was awarded support under the TÜBİTAK 3501 Career Development Program. 

The project team, which will run for a total of 30 months, also includes Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdülkadir Karacı from Samsun University, Dr. Murat Uztimür from Bingöl University, and Dr. Mehmet Can Uluçeşme from Fırat University.

Within the scope of the project, the aim is to develop artificial intelligence-based models for the diagnosis of Tropical Theileriosis, a disease commonly seen in cattle raised in our country and transmitted by ticks. With the development of deep learning-based diagnostic systems, the aim is to rapidly, accurately, and reliably detect the disease from microscopic blood smears.

The artificial intelligence models obtained as a result of the project are expected to contribute to diagnostic processes not only in Türkiye but also in regions where the disease is widespread, such as the Far East, Africa, and Southern Europe. 

In his assessment of the project, our Rector, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Topal, stated, "It is extremely pleasing to see the scientific productivity of our university's faculty members. These types of innovative projects will contribute to both the livestock sector and the global health field. He congratulated Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kenan Çağrı Tümer, who is involved in the project, and the project team, wished them continued success. 

Our Rector also expressed his gratitude to YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar for their support of high-quality research in higher education, and to TÜBİTAK President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın for their encouragement of university projects.