Myeloma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay is a highly regarded haematologist who holds a PhD in molecular haematology from the Mie University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation and molecular haematology at Emsey Hospital
• Published over 65 scientific articles focused on blood cancers and transplant outcomes
• Held senior professorships at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Completed military medical service at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Presented at more than 110 international medical meetings on haematological care

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a highly decorated specialist who focuses on complex haematological malignancies at Biruni University Hospital.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award by the National Haematology Congress
• Previously served at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital
• Holds a PhD in haematology from the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the European Society of Haematology
• Published 50 research papers in respected medical journals

Dr. Hilmi Apak is a respected pediatric hematology-oncology specialist with more than 21 years of experience. He is trained in pediatric oncology. Dr. Apak has led advanced treatments, including bone marrow transplantation, leukemia chemotherapy, and CAR T-cell therapy.

He has published 75 international medical articles, showing his strong contribution to pediatric oncology research. Dr. Apak has worked as assistant editor for the Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical. He has also held important academic and leadership positions, such as Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

The doctor graduated from Ankara University Medical Faculty in 1992 and became a Specialist in Medicine at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Diseases. In 2002, the doctor served as an Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at the same institution.

The doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, leukemia (lymphoma), childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, anemia treatments, and deficiencies in iron and vitamins.

With a strong academic background, the doctor has published 15 articles in international refereed journals, presented 9 full texts at international scientific meetings, authored 3 books or book chapters, and published 8 articles in local refereed journals.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a multi-award-winning haematologist specialising in stem cell transplants and bone marrow treatments at Biruni University Hospital.

• Recognised by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association with a first-prize award for his clinical research
• Specialised in haematology and stem cell transplantation at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in apheresis, a process that filters blood components to treat complex blood disorders
• Executive member of the Hematologic Oncology Society and the Hematologic Immunology Society