Allogenic bone marrow transplantation from a related donor Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay is a high-level haematologist who earned his PhD from Japan Mie Medical School. He performs complex transplants at Emsey Hospital within a massive 45-bed specialised bone marrow unit.

• Specialises in allogenic and half-matched haploidentical stem cell transplants
• Uses CAR T-cell therapy for patients with treatment-resistant blood cancers
• Published 65 scientific articles in international journals on transplant outcomes
• Former Professor of Haematology at Karadeniz Technical University
• Expertise includes treating acute leukemias, lymphomas, and genetic blood diseases

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is an award-winning haematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who has earned national recognition for his research in bone marrow transplantation.

• Awarded the Young Researcher Award at the 42nd National Haematology Congress
• Previously served as a senior faculty member at Istinye University and Liv Hospital
• Holds a PhD in haematology from the Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Published 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals on blood disorders and oncology
• Active member of the European Society of Haematology

Professor Omer Dogru is a highly specialised paediatric haematologist at Biruni University Hospital who completed intensive subspecialty training in bone marrow transplantation.

• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Previously served as Assistant Responsible for the Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at Medical Park Goztepe
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Dual-certified in both general paediatrics and paediatric haematology and oncology

Professor Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants for children at Emsey Hospital. He works within one of Turkey's largest dedicated paediatric transplant units featuring 45 specialised beds.

• Specialises in haploidentical stem cell transplants using half-matched donors
• Treats complex cases of beta thalassemia major and sickle cell disease
• Uses cytogenetic studies to identify specific genetic changes in cancer cells
• Published 15 articles in international journals on paediatric haematology
• Former Assistant Professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades. He is a senior specialist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in bone marrow transplantation.

• Specialises in treating childhood leukaemias using related donor transplantation and chemotherapy
• Serves as Head of the Department of Paediatrics at Istanbul University
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals regarding paediatric blood disorders
• Former board member of the Turkish Paediatric Society
• Expert in managing CAR T-cell therapy for complex haematology cases

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

• Awarded first prize by the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Completed subspecialist training at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Maintains memberships with the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Oncology Society
• Specialises in managing complex bone marrow transplants and apheresis procedures
• Recognised for clinical research in haematologic immunology and oncology

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz is a highly credentialed haematology specialist who leads adult stem cell transplantation at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Graduated with honours from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Previous Head of the Internal Medicine Department at IAU Faculty of Medicine
• Managed the Stem Cell Transplantation Unit and Therapeutic Apheresis Laboratory
• Specialises in treating leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
• Expertise in managing bone marrow failure and complex blood disorders

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering medical team that performed the very first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey.

• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA, specialising in stem cell mobilisation and transplantation
• Established the Turkish Stem Cell Donor Bank (TURKOK) and the Stem Cell Foundation
• Former Chairman of the National Scientific Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Published over 300 research papers with 5,000 citations in global medical journals
• Holds the Platinum EHA certificate for excellence in haematology education

Professor Surasit Saleh Issarachai leads the haematology and oncology efforts at Bumrungrad International Hospital, a major JCI-accredited medical centre.

• Specialises in managing complex bone marrow transplant procedures
• Directs treatment programmes for both oncology and oncohaematology cases
• Focuses on related-donor transplants for patients with blood disorders
• Senior medical consultant at one of Asia's most prominent private hospitals

Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty is a lead oncohematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Manipal Hospitals. He focuses on complex blood disorders and cellular therapies.

• Specialises in allogenic bone marrow transplantation from related donors
• Maintains a clinical focus on haematological oncology treatments
• Consults at one of India's largest multi-specialty healthcare networks
• Coordinates multi-disciplinary care for patients with malignant blood conditions

Dr Dharma Choudhary has led over 850 allogenic bone marrow transplants as the Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Completed a specialized Blood and Marrow Transplantation Research Programme in Canada at Vancouver General Hospital
• Expert in managing graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) to improve long-term transplant success
• Trained at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with an MD in Clinical Hematology
• Published over 20 scientific studies focusing on leukemia research and patient outcomes
• Life member of the Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine