Neuroblastoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-qualified expert in paediatric haematology and oncology at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in bone marrow transplantation.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Served as Assistant Responsible Specialist in a major bone marrow transplant unit
• Active member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in managing neuroblastoma through chemotherapy and blood-related therapies
• Contributes to paediatric care guidelines as a member of the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

Professor Apak led the Paediatric Hematology-Oncology division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades, managing complex childhood cancer cases at Turkey's top medical school.

• Specialises in neuroblastoma treatment including intensive chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy – a modified immune cell treatment for resistant cancers
• Published 75 international research papers on paediatric blood disorders and solid tumours
• Serves as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society

Professor Metin Demirkaya is a leading specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, where he leads the paediatric oncology department for children with complex tumours.

• Specialises in neuroblastoma management and bone marrow transplantation
• Supervised paediatric care at the GATA Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Served as Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine
• Focuses on paediatric haematology and oncology for childhood cancers

Professor Sema Yilmaz is a highly qualified paediatric specialist at Koru Hospital who completed fellowship training at Harvard University and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She focuses on the genetic and immunological drivers of childhood cancers.

• Completed subspecialty training in paediatric haematology and oncology at Cukurova University
• Research focus includes cell therapies and genetic pathways responsible for cancer metastasis
• Investigated gene expression in neuroblastoma patients for her specialist medical thesis
• Member of the European Association for Cancer Research and Turkish Paediatric Oncology Group
• Previous experience as a researcher at leading training and research hospitals

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly trained medical oncologist with specialist expertise from the Tata Memorial Hospital, world-renowned for treating complex paediatric tumours.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cases
• Expert in biological therapies that target cancer cells with pinpoint accuracy
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received the international travel award for her research at the World Conference on Lung Cancer

Professor Gaurav Kharya is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology who leads the bone marrow transplant unit at Artemis Hospitals.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants for children with high-risk or recurrent solid tumours
• Performs haploidentical transplants – uses partially matched donors when a perfect match is unavailable
• Expert in managing complex blood disorders and immune system malignancies in infants
• Focuses on reducing transplant-related complications to improve long-term recovery outcomes