Organized in collaboration with the IAU Faculty of Dentistry, LÖSEV Benefit Club, and the Young Dentistry Association, the seminar titled "Bottom Corner: Cancer and Genetics" was held on April 19, 2025. The opening speech was delivered by Dr. Arta Armani, faculty member at the Department of Medical Biology and Genetics (English Program) of the IAU Faculty of Medicine, and Director of the IAU Center for Health Policy Application and Research.

In his speech, Dr. Armani emphasized that cancer develops not only at the cellular level but also through complex genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. He presented a multidisciplinary perspective on how modern medicine addresses these mechanisms. The seminar covered key topics such as oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, genomic instability, microsatellite instability, epigenetic alterations, DNA repair systems, and hereditary cancer syndromes.

From the perspective of dentistry, the seminar highlighted oral cancers, focusing on risk factors, the importance of early diagnosis, and the role of genetic testing in clinical practice. Recent advances in personalized medicine, including pharmacogenetics and targeted therapies, were also discussed with the participants.

The event provided medical and dental students with an opportunity to explore the genetic foundations of cancer from a broader, interdisciplinary viewpoint and contributed to increasing awareness among future healthcare professionals.