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

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 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 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 holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

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

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.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Dr. Kadri Yamac is an internist and hematologist. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1976–1982). He completed Internal Medicine training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1984–1989). He then completed a Hematology subspecialty at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (1990–1993). He became an Associate Professor at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He was promoted to Professor in 2002.

Medical interests: anemias, coagulation disorders, hemochromatosis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, lymph node diseases, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma.

Professor Shruti Kate serves as the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre following a prestigious consultancy at Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex haematological malignancies and paediatric cancers
• Expertise includes immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for aggressive cases
• Awarded the sole travel grant from India for her research presentation in Toronto
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Trained at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier specialist cancer centre