Leukemia chemotherapy Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a highly decorated hematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with 50 publications in global medical journals.

• Recognised with the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Hematology Congress
• Holds a PhD in Hematology from the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the European Society of Hematology
• Expertise backed by a Special Jury Paper Award in hematologic oncology
• Former faculty member at Istinye University and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Professor Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades, specialising in intensive chemotherapy protocols and bone marrow transplants.

• Head of the Paediatrics Department at one of Turkey's premier university hospitals
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals on haematology and oncology
• Expertise includes CAR T-cell therapy and complex childhood leukaemia management
• Former Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Paediatrics
• Board member of the Turkish Paediatric Society

Professor Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children at Emsey Hospital – one of Turkey's largest paediatric transplant units.

• Specialises in acute leukemias and Hodgkin lymphomas in children
• Uses haploidentical stem cell transplantation for cases without a perfect donor match
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy and immunotherapy for specific oncology cases
• Authored three medical books on paediatric health and blood disorders
• Conducts cytogenetic studies to identify genetic changes in cancer cells

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a double-award-winning haematologist specialising in leukaemia care and stem cell transplantation at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed intensive subspecialty training at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Received first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Former Associate Professor at Maltepe University specialising in complex blood cancers
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Published award-winning research on leukaemia and haematologic immunology

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz graduated with honours from Istanbul University before holding senior leadership roles at several major Turkish teaching hospitals.

• Specialises in treating acute and chronic leukemias alongside stem cell transplantation
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Operated the Therapeutic Apheresis Laboratory at Ankara Oncology Hospital
• Held the position of Clinic Education and Administrative Manager at Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Hospital
• Academically recognised Professor with over two decades of clinical medicine involvement

Associate Professor Dogan Kose is a triple-qualified specialist with advanced training in both paediatric oncology and haematology at Selcuk University. He currently leads complex treatment programmes for young patients at Emsey Hospital.

• Specialises in managing combined chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant protocols
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating high-risk childhood lymphomas and leukaemia
• Former Senior Lecturer at Harran University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on paediatric vascular and bleeding disorders alongside cancer care
• Qualified in both general paediatrics and subspecialty haematology-oncology