Thrombocytopenia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Ayhan Gulsan is a leading Turkish haematologist who trained at the world-renowned Duke University and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in the USA.

• Specialises in managing complex blood disorders using stem cell and bone marrow transplantation techniques
• Founded and led the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Unit at Gazi University for over a decade
• Expert in handling unrelated stem cell and cord blood transplants for difficult haematology cases
• Published over 60 scientific papers on blood cell disorders and transplant outcomes

Professor Alemdar is a dual-certified specialist in internal medicine and medical oncology at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Trained at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in both general and oncological medicine
• Practised at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, a major regional centre
• Focuses on systemic treatments for blood-related conditions and secondary complications
• Maintains professional links with leading Turkish medical university hospitals

Professor Hilmi Apak leads the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University and brings senior expertise to the management of blood disorders at Biruni University Hospital.

• Former Head of Paediatric Haematology-Oncology – led a major university division for over two decades
• Specialises in bone marrow transplantation and chemotherapy – manages complex cases of low platelet counts
• Authored 75 international medical publications – contributes to global research on haematology and oncology
• Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society – helps shape national standards for children's healthcare

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a highly credentialed haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital. He holds a PhD in haematology and was awarded the Young Researcher Award by the National Haematology Congress.

• Specialises in managing complex blood disorders including low platelet counts
• Former faculty member at major Turkish training hospitals like Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City
• Member of the European Society of Haematology
• Published 50 research papers in international medical journals
• Recognised with the Special Jury Paper Award for his work in haematologic oncology

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She brings global expertise to complex blood disorders after serving as a research scholar at Duke University in the USA.

• Former Director of an Apheresis Unit specialising in blood component separation
• Expertise in bone marrow transplants for severe haematological conditions
• Headed the Bahrain Oncology Center's haematology department
• Fellowship trainee in internal medicine and clinical haematology
• Professor at Erciyes University – a top-tier Turkish medical institution