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

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

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

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 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

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

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

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

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.