A Turkish Cypriot by birth with British nationality. I have lived 15 years in Cyprus, 25 in London, 5 in Norway and 13 years in Turkey. I have a degree and masters in Biochemistry, PhD in Immunology and an MBA, all from UK. Currently I am the Managing Director of Bosfor Bioscience Partners, a pharmaceuticals business development consultancy and owner of a pharmaceutical wholesaling wharehouse in Cyprus. I previously served as Under Secretary to the Ministry of Health in North Cyprus. Nowadays I spend half my time in Istanbul and in Cyprus. I also have a flat in Pimlico, London.