Immunotherapy for breast cancer Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is a senior oncologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital who focuses on targeted treatments for difficult breast cancer cases.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his contributions to clinical oncology
• Served at the Ankara Oncology Clinic – one of Turkey's specialised cancer centres
• Manages complex treatment plans involving immunotherapy and gastrointestinal cancer protocols
• Trained at the Regional Training and Research Hospital in Erzurum
• Member of the medical faculty at Selcuk University

Professor Cemil Bilir is a highly qualified medical oncologist who researched pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine at Northeastern University in Boston.

• Holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, focusing on the molecular science behind cancer treatments
• Maintains active memberships in the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO
• Completed an international clinical rotation at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in the United States
• Serves as a Professor at Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of oncologists

Associate Professor Muhammed Mustafa Atci is a leading medical oncologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı, specialising in complex breast cancer treatment protocols.

• Education Coordinator for medical oncology at one of Turkey's major city hospitals
• Published key research on BRCA mutation profiles and high-risk breast cancer characteristics
• Expert in managing residual triple-negative breast cancer following neoadjuvant therapy
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since 2018
• Researched metabolic tumour volume to predict patient response to chemotherapy

Professor Irfan Cicin is a senior medical oncologist who leads the oncology department at İstinye University – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions.

• Specialises in tailored immunotherapy protocols for complex breast cancer cases
• Completed dedicated fellowship training in medical oncology at Trakya University
• Serves as a Professor of Medical Oncology, training the next generation of specialists
• Expert in managing internal medicine complications during intensive cancer therapies
• Extensive academic background with over two decades in clinical research and practice

Professor Ozden is a medical oncology specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who focuses on internal medicine and systemic cancer therapies.

• Completed the English Medical Programme at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Specialised in medical oncology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in internal medicine residency from Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Treats patients at VM Medical Park, a major JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul

Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid diseases. He holds a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. Dr. Zengel serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Performs breast-conserving mastectomy and simultaneous reconstructions.
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL localization techniques for non-palpable lesions.
• Treats patients using laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder diseases.
• Former board member of the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

Associate Professor Ayse Irem Yasin is a certified European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) specialist with international training in advanced breast cancer care.

• Completed a dedicated observership at the Breast Cancer Unit in Novara, Italy
• Earned the prestigious ESMO Board Certificate in Paris
• Trained at world-leading institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Specialises in managing complex breast and urological malignancies
• Practises at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul

Associate Professor Atakan Topcu is a leading medical oncologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a strong focus on immunotherapy and targeted treatments for solid tumours.

• Published over 50 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals on oncology and patient outcomes
• Serves on the editorial board for BMC Cancer, a major international medical journal
• Researches neoadjuvant chemotherapy responses specifically in breast cancer cases
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom

Associate Professor Nail Paksoy is a dual-qualified expert in both Immunotherapy and Medical Oncology, holding European Board Certification from ESMO.

• Specialised fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology alongside Medical Oncology
• Served as a sub-investigator on major ROCHE and AstraZeneca international clinical trials for breast cancer
• Extensively published on HER2-positive breast cancer outcomes and immunotherapy response
• Expertise in managing complex systemic treatments and drug hypersensitivity desensitisation

Associate Professor Abdullah Sakin led the Medical Oncology Department at Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine as a senior specialist and educator.

• Specialises in immunotherapy protocols and internal medicine for complex oncology cases
• Former Education Officer at Prof Dr Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital training new oncologists
• Conducted advanced medical oncology research at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on targeted systemic therapies and evidence-based medicine at Medipol Bahçelievler