Burkitt"s Lymphoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Omay is a dual-qualified haematologist who earned his PhD at Mie University in Japan, specialising in molecular haematology and bone marrow transplantation.

• Treats complex blood cancers including Burkitt's lymphoma and leukaemia
• Professor of Haematology at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul
• Published 65 scientific articles focused on bone marrow transplant outcomes
• Held senior academic roles at top institutions including Ege University
• Uses molecular haematology techniques to identify specific genetic markers in blood disorders

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a highly decorated hematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with multiple national awards for his research into blood cancers.

• Holds a PhD in Hematology and achieved the rank of Associate Professor in 2019
• Recipient of the Young Researcher Award from the 42nd National Hematology Congress
• Member of the European Society of Hematology and the Turkish Hematology Association
• Published over 50 scientific papers in international medical journals
• Experienced in treating blood disorders at major Turkish training and research hospitals

Professor Apak served as the Head of Paediatric Hematology-Oncology at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades. He now brings this senior expertise to cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in leukaemia chemotherapy and CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers
• Performs bone marrow transplantation to restore healthy blood-forming cells
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals on paediatric oncology
• Former Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Paediatrics
• Board member of the Turkish Paediatric Society

Professor Birol Baytan is a leading specialist in paediatric haematology at Emsey Hospital, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers and lymphomas.

• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties
• Specialises in treating childhood Burkitt's lymphoma and complex blood disorders
• Authored 15 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on paediatric haematology
• Former Assistant Professor at Uludağ University, training the next generation of specialists
• Expert in managing bone marrow conditions and childhood anaemia along with oncology care

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is a multi-award-winning haematologist specialising in aggressive blood cancers at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital's stem cell transplant clinic
• Twice awarded prizes by the Hematologic Oncology Society for his clinical research
• Expert in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapies for rapid-growth lymphomas
• Awarded first prize by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Immunology Society

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a senior haematologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who graduated from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa with honours.

• Specialises in treating lymphomas and managing stem cell transplantation units
• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydın University
• Managed therapeutic apheresis laboratories for blood-based treatments
• Held leadership roles at major Turkish education and research hospitals
• Qualified hematologist with sub-specialty training in oncology-focused blood disorders