Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a multi-award-winning specialist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in stem cell transplantation.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital stem cell unit
• Recognised with six national awards for his work in haematologic oncology
• Specialises in bone marrow transplants for blood and bone marrow disorders
• Active member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Published significant research on bone marrow and stem cell outcomes

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite expertise from London's Institute of Child Health to the treatment of blood cancers at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic.

• Held clinical roles at University College Hospital in London
• Member of the British Haematology Committee
• Specialises in haematology and medical oncology for blood disorders
• Active researcher focusing on complex haematological conditions
• Fellow of the Haematology Federation of Turkey

Professor Gülyüz Öztürk is a leading paediatric onco-haematologist at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic, specialising in high-stakes blood disorders for children.

• Focuses on Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) monitoring to detect trace cancer cells after treatment
• Expert in identifying specific genetic mutations that guide targeted therapy choices
• Determines precise diagnostic and treatment protocols for paediatric blood cancers
• Specialises in managing complex clinical cases involving childhood leukaemia
• Practices at the JCI-accredited Acibadem Altunizade Clinic

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed Turkey's very first bone marrow stem cell transplant.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis for treating acute leukemia
• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA in stem cell mobilisation
• Founded the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK) to improve donor matching
• Holds over 300 peer-reviewed publications with 5,000 citations in the field of haematology
• Former President of the Turkish Haematology Association and regional head of the European Society for Hemapheresis