Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Toluy Ozgumus manages all stages of acute and chronic leukemias at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading JCI-accredited centre in Istanbul.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation for treating blood and marrow cancers
• Experienced in treating rare histiocytosis and complex lymphoma cases
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top hematology departments
• Managed hematological complications in high-volume pandemic hospital settings
• Member of the Turkish Society of Hematology

Associate Professor Oguzhan Babacan is a specialist in paediatric blood cancers at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – he has managed complex bone marrow transplants for 13 years.

• Specialises in allogeneic stem cell transplants using donors from within or outside the family
• Performs haploidentical transplants for patients with only a partial tissue match
• Expert in treating both childhood leukemia and lymphoma cases
• Trained at the prestigious GATA Military Medical Faculty in Ankara

Professor Atila Tanyeli is a leader in paediatric haematology at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specialising in bone marrow transplants for children with blood cancers.

• Recognised across Europe for his research in bone marrow transplantation outcomes
• Member of the European Association for Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Performs bone marrow transplants to replace diseased blood-forming cells with healthy ones
• Holds memberships with both the Turkish and American Societies of Hematology
• Former Professor at major Turkish medical faculties, training the next generation of specialists

Professor Deniz Gören brings international expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital, having completed specialised training at Harvard University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in haematology and internal medicine for complex blood disorders
• Trained in bone marrow transplantation through the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Completed the Lymphoma Masterclass with the Turkish Academy of Blood Science
• Member of the EBMT, focusing on global standards for marrow transplants

Dr Litleaungdej is a Thai Board-certified haematologist at Intrarat Hospital who earned second-class honours for her medical degree at Naresuan University.

• Completed a specialised haematology fellowship at Thammasat University Hospital
• Research contributor to clinical risk models for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism
• Served as a pioneering haematologist at Hua Hin Hospital
• Member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Bangbuatong Hospital

Professor Apak leads the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa and specializes in treatment-resistant leukemia cases.

• Head of Internal Medical Sciences at one of Turkey's premier research universities
• Specialises in chemotherapy protocols and pediatric hematology treatment methods
• Expert in managing acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia
• Investigates genetic markers for childhood blood disorders and osteoclast disorders

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a leading Turkish haematologist who trained in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation at the prestigious Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

• Specialises in stem cell transplantation, including cord blood and unrelated donor transplants
• Established the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses the Hyper-CVAD regimen to treat adults with Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• Former Head of Hematology at Gazi University, training the next generation of specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Hematology Association with over 60 published clinical studies

Professor Hasan Atilla Ozkan is the current President of the Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Association and a leading specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Holds certifications in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation for blood cancer treatment
• Specialises in flow cytometry, a technique used for rapid and precise identification of leukemic cells
• Serves as a member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Recipient of the Young Researcher Award at the 6th Turkish Therapeutic Apheresis Congress