Leukemia Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a prize-winning haematologist at Biruni University Hospital who specializes in blood-related cancers and bone marrow transplant protocols.

• Awarded the Young Researcher Award by the National Hematology Congress
• Holds a PhD in haematology focusing on complex blood disorders
• Member of the European Society of Hematology for international best practice
• Published 50 research papers on haematologic oncology and patient outcomes
• Previously served as a faculty member at several major training hospitals

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She brings global expertise from her time as a research scholar at Duke University in the USA.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants (BMT) for treating acute and chronic leukemia
• Former Director of an Apheresis Unit, managing blood component separation crucial for transplants
• Previously served as Head of Hematology at the Bahrain Oncology Center
• Directs high-volume transplant programmes at Turkey's largest private medical complex

Professor Baytan is a leading specialist in paediatric leukaemia and bone marrow transplants at Emsey Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex paediatric blood cancers and lymphoma cases
• Performs paediatric bone marrow transplantations for children with aggressive leukaemia
• Published 15 research articles in international journals regarding childhood blood disorders
• Authored three medical books focused on paediatric haematology and oncology
• Trained at Ankara University and Uludağ University – Turkey's top medical faculties

Professor Omay is a dual-qualified haematologist who earned his PhD in molecular haematology from Japan Mie Medical School. He currently leads the blood disorders team at Emsey Hospital.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation and molecular haematology for complex blood cancers
• Published over 65 scientific articles focused on bone marrow transplant clinical outcomes
• Former Professor of Haematology at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Trained at Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine, Turkey's most prestigious medical institution
• Member of international haematology societies with 100+ conference presentations worldwide

Professor Siret Ratip brings elite British clinical training to leukemia care, having refined his expertise at University College Hospital in London.

• Member of the British Haematology Committee
• Specialises in treating leukaemia and complex blood disorders
• Fellow of the Institute of Child Health in London
• Coordinates haematology care at Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
• Actively researches genetic blood conditions and bone marrow function

Dr Deenadayalan Munirathnam is a specialist paediatric haematologist and oncologist who focuses on bone marrow transplants for young patients.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants to treat blood-related cancers in children
• Manages complex haematology cases requiring high-level paediatric oncology care
• Practises at Global Hospital Mumbai – a major centre for paediatric transplants
• Focuses on curative strategies for childhood leukaemia and blood disorders

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.