Follicular lymphoma Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay is a dual-qualified haematologist and molecular haematology specialist who leads bone marrow transplantation at Emsey Hospital.

• Earned his PhD and specialist haematology training at Japan’s Mie University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on molecular haematology to target follicular lymphoma at a genetic level
• Published 65 scientific articles on haematological cancers and transplantation outcomes
• Former Professor of Haematology at Ege University and Karadeniz Technical University
• Manages complex cases requiring bone marrow or stem cell transplants

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a subspecialised haematologist at Biruni University Hospital with 50 research publications in local and international journals.

• Awarded the Young Researcher Award by the National Haematology Congress
• Recognised with the Special Jury Paper Award for work in haematologic oncology
• Member of the European Society of Haematology and Turkish Haematology Association
• Subspecialised at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital for blood-based cancers
• Specialises in treating follicular lymphoma and other haematological malignancies

Professor Apak leads the Department of Pediatrics at Istanbul University and brings senior expertise to treating paediatric blood cancers at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in CAR T-cell therapy, a targeted treatment that re-engineers immune cells to fight lymphoma
• Performs bone marrow transplantations for patients with relapsed or complex haematological conditions
• Managed the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Cerrahpasa for over two decades
• Published 75 international research papers on blood disorders and paediatric oncology outcomes

Professor Leylagül Kaynar leads the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Department at Medipol Mega University Hospital. She gained international expertise as a research scholar at the prestigious Duke University Bone Marrow Transplant Center in the USA.

• Former Head of Hematology at the Bahrain Oncology Center
• Directed a specialised apheresis unit for managing blood-related conditions
• Expertise in bone marrow transplantation for lymphoma patients
• Professor of Hematology with extensive academic leadership in Turkey
• Specialises in internal medicine and complex blood disorders

Dr. Birol Baytan is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Emsey Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed over 950 bone marrow transplants for children. Dr. Baytan specializes in treating childhood cancers, leukemia, and lymphomas. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s largest bone marrow transplant unit.

• Specializes in complex procedures like CAR T-cell therapy and haploidentical stem cell transplantation.
• Treats childhood bleeding diseases, vascular occlusion, and various types of anemia.
• Authored over 15 articles in international refereed journals and three medical books.
• Former Assistant Professor in Pediatric Hematology at Uludağ University.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant expertise in stem cell transplants.

• Specialises in managing complex blood cancers and follicular lymphoma cases
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital stem cell unit
• Earned first prize from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Highly published researcher in haematologic immunology and oncology outcomes

Professor Gaurav Kharya leads the hemato-oncology and bone marrow transplant unit at Artemis Hospitals, specializing in complex blood disorder treatments.

• Performs bone marrow transplants (BMT) to replace diseased cells with healthy tissue
• Focuses on pediatric and adult cases involving life-threatening blood cancers
• Specialises in haploidentical transplants – using partially matched donors when a full match is unavailable
• Recognised for clinical excellence in managing intensive chemotherapy protocols for lymphoid malignancies

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz graduated with honours from Istanbul University before specialising in haematological malignancies at one of Turkey's premier oncology centres.

• Previously served as Head of the Hematology Clinic at Bakirköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Lead expert in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis – a blood-filtering process used in complex cancer treatments
• Specialises in managing lymphomas and bone marrow failure cases
• Contributes to medical education as a Professor at Beykent University Faculty of Medicine