Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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 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 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 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

Professor Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a medical oncology specialist at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on systemic therapies for blood-related cancers.

• Trained at Akdeniz University in both internal medicine and medical oncology
• Researches targeted therapies to improve outcomes for acute leukaemia patients
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care plans for complex haematological cases
• Member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology
• Focuses on personalised drug protocols to reduce treatment side effects