CAR T-cell therapy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Serdar Bedii Omay leads the haematology department at Emsey Hospital, bringing specialist expertise from Japan Mie Medical School. He focuses on treating resistant cancers using CAR T-cell therapy and complex stem cell transplants.

• Published over 65 scientific articles in international medical journals
• Operates within a dedicated transplant unit featuring 45 high-intensity care beds
• Expert in molecular haematology and haploidentical stem cell transplantation
• Presented 112 research papers at international medical conferences
• Specialises in managing resistant leukemias, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma

Dr. Adem Topaloglu is a general surgeon with expertise in laparoscopic oncology. He focuses on colon and rectal cancers. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his general surgery training at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2009.

Dr. Topaloglu performs advanced minimally invasive surgeries. His procedures include laparoscopic gastric, colon, and rectal cancer surgeries, as well as anti-reflux surgery, hernia repairs, appendectomy, and cholecystectomy. He is also experienced in endocrine and gastroenterological surgeries. In addition, he performs bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, bypass, and balloon interventions.

Dr. Topaloglu holds certifications in obesity, hiatal, and inguinal hernia surgeries. He is skilled in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. His expertise helps improve patient outcomes and surgical success rates.

Professor Hilmi Apak led the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa for over two decades. He now brings this high-level clinical leadership to Biruni University Hospital for complex cellular therapies.

• Specialises in CAR T-cell therapy and paediatric bone marrow transplantation
• Published 75 papers in international medical journals on blood disorders
• Former Board Member of the Turkish Paediatric Society
• Served as Associate Editor for the Turkish Archives of Paediatrics
• Focuses on chemotherapy protocols for childhood leukaemia cases

Associate Professor Rafet Eren is a highly decorated hematology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with multiple national awards for his research in blood cancers.

• Completed advanced PhD training in hematology at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Holds the title of Associate Professor from Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu Training and Research Hospital
• Awarded the Young Researcher Award by the Turkish Hematology Association
• Published 50 papers in major international journals on blood disorders
• Member of the European Society of Hematology

Professor Birol Baytan has performed 950 bone marrow transplants and leads one of Turkeys largest paediatric haematology units at Emsey Hospital.

• Specialises in treating acute leukemias and aggressive lymphomas in children
• Uses haploidentical stem cell transplantation for cases without a perfect donor match
• Published 15 articles in international journals focused on paediatric blood disorders
• Provides integrated immunotherapy protocols including Keytruda and CAR T-cell therapy

Professor Girish Badarkhe is a clinical haematologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive training in haematological malignancies and cellular therapies.

• Holds a DM in Clinical Haematology from the prestigious Medical College, Calcutta
• Focuses on treating complex cases of leukaemia and multiple myeloma
• Operates within a centre recognised for high-volume bone marrow transplants
• Specialised background in surgical pathology helps with precise disease monitoring
• Recipient of multiple awards for clinical excellence and professional hard work

Professor Itir Sirinoglu Temiz graduated with honours from Istanbul University and leads the haematology efforts at Liv Hospital. She specialises in treating aggressive blood cancers using advanced cell therapies.

• Former Head of Internal Medicine at Istanbul Aydin University
• Specialised expertise in managing lymphoma and acute leukaemia cases
• Extensive experience in stem cell transplantation and therapeutic apheresis
• Recognised as a Professor at Beykent University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on bone marrow failure and complex myeloma treatments

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.

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

• Earned high-level recognition from the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association
• Completed subspecialist training at the Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Lead researcher in haematologic oncology with multiple prize-winning papers on bone marrow transplant clinical outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Apheresis Society and Hematologic Immunology Society

Professor Osman Ilhan was part of the pioneering team that performed the first bone marrow stem cell transplant in Turkey. He now leads advanced haematology treatments at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Founded the Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Association in 2008
• Trained at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA focusing on stem cell mobilisation
• Holds more than 300 publications in PubMed with over 5,000 citations
• Former President of the Turkish Haematology Association and European Society for Hemapheresis regional president
• Maintains the Platinum CME certificate from the European Haematology Association