Neuroblastoma Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Omer Dogru is a dual-qualified expert in paediatric haematology and oncology at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in bone marrow transplantation.

• Completed specialist oncology training at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Served as Assistant Responsible Specialist in a major bone marrow transplant unit
• Active member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Specialises in managing neuroblastoma through chemotherapy and blood-related therapies
• Contributes to paediatric care guidelines as a member of the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association

Professor Apak led the Paediatric Hematology-Oncology division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades, managing complex childhood cancer cases at Turkey's top medical school.

• Specialises in neuroblastoma treatment including intensive chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy – a modified immune cell treatment for resistant cancers
• Published 75 international research papers on paediatric blood disorders and solid tumours
• Serves as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society

Prof. Dr. Suna Emir graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1989. She completed her pediatrics residency at Hacettepe University from 1990 to 1995. In 2001, she finished her pediatric oncology subspecialty at the Hacettepe University Oncology Institute. She became an Associate Professor in 2004. From 2004 to 2009, she worked at Ankara Dışkapı Children's Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital and founded the Pediatric Oncology Clinic there. In 2009, she served as Deputy Chief of Pediatric Oncology. From 2009 to 2016, she was a pediatric hematology–oncology training officer at the Ankara Children's Health and Diseases Hematology–Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Since 2019, she has been a Professor and founding faculty member in Child Health and Diseases at Atilim University.

She is an expert in general pediatrics and pediatric hematology–oncology. She is active in residency and subspecialty training. Her clinical interests include childhood diseases from birth to 18 years, lymphoma, solid tumors, autologous bone marrow transplantation, anemia, bleeding disorders, hereditary blood diseases, hemangiomas and other benign tumors, and enlarged lymph nodes.

Professor Gaurav Kharya is a specialist in paediatric haematology and oncology who leads the bone marrow transplant unit at Artemis Hospitals.

• Specialises in bone marrow transplants for children with high-risk or recurrent solid tumours
• Performs haploidentical transplants – uses partially matched donors when a perfect match is unavailable
• Expert in managing complex blood disorders and immune system malignancies in infants
• Focuses on reducing transplant-related complications to improve long-term recovery outcomes

Dr Shruti Kate is a highly trained medical oncologist with specialist expertise from the Tata Memorial Hospital, world-renowned for treating complex paediatric tumours.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for advanced-stage cases
• Expert in biological therapies that target cancer cells with pinpoint accuracy
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received the international travel award for her research at the World Conference on Lung Cancer

Professor Metin Demirkaya is a leading specialist at Medicana Bursa Hospital, where he leads the paediatric oncology department for children with complex tumours.

• Specialises in neuroblastoma management and bone marrow transplantation
• Supervised paediatric care at the GATA Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Served as Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine
• Focuses on paediatric haematology and oncology for childhood cancers

Professor Yontem Yaman treats children at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of the largest private medical hubs in Turkey.

• Specialises in paediatric haematology and oncology to manage childhood cancers
• Focuses on complex blood disorders and solid tumours in young patients
• Practises within a university hospital setting where new research is applied
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams for integrated paediatric care