Erdal Karaöz

Prof. Erdal Karaöz specializes in regenerative medicine. He established the first institutional stem cell research center in Turkey. He has authored over 190 scientific articles and four books on cellular therapy. Prof. Karaöz performs laboratory processes at Liv Hospital Ulus to treat degenerative conditions.

Specialization & Approach

Prof. Karaöz uses Mesenchymal Stem Cells to treat diseases without known medical cures. His techniques utilize the anti-inflammatory and new vessel formation properties of cells. This approach helps patients by improving blood flow and reducing tissue inflammation. The specialist treats various conditions including:

• Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
• Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis and Autism
• Cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury
• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Ataxia

He performs Mesenchymal and Embryonic stem cell therapies. The doctor also provides anti-aging rejuvenation using donor or autologous cells. His work includes islet transplantation for diabetes treatment – a procedure that replaces insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

Achievements & Outcomes

Dr. Karaöz holds a Google Scholar H-index of 38. He established the first private hospital stem cell center in Turkey under GMP standards. During the pandemic, he treated 400 intensive care patients using cell therapy. He has led 30 TÜBİTAK research projects.

Work Experience

• 2014–Present – Director of Regenerative Medicine Center, Liv Hospital, Istanbul
• 2019–2022 – Rector, Istinye University, Turkey
• 2015–2019 – Vice Rector, Istinye University, Turkey
• 2010–2014 – Head of Stem Cell Department, Kocaeli University
• 2006–2014 – Founder and Director, KÖGEM Stem Cell Research Center
• 2013–2016 – Founding Chairperson, Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Association

Education & Training

• 1986 – Medical Degree, Dicle University, Turkey
• 1994 – PhD in Histology and Embryology, Gazi University, Turkey
• 2005 – Research Fellow in Embryonic Stem Cells and Islet Transplantation, Harvard University, USA

Research & Publications

The professor shares his findings with the global medical community. His academic record includes:

• 169 international peer-reviewed articles
• 10 international book chapters on gene therapies
• 23 organized international courses for scientists
• 300 presentations as an invited speaker at global congresses

Memberships & Advisory Roles

• Board Member, Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Association
• Member, Turkish Academy of Sciences Stem Cell Working Group
• Founder and CEO, CellMG A.Ş.
• Founder and CBO, Virostem Biotechnology
• Project Consultant, Panelist, and External Reviewer for TÜBİTAK
• Founder and Head of the Board of Directors, Hazkar Sağlık Hiz. Ltd. Şti.