Acute lymphoblastic leukemia Doctors in test — Page 3

Dr. Elad Jacoby is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T–cell therapy in Israel. He heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Jacoby specializes in treating relapsed and high-risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

• Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center at Sheba Medical Center.
• Authored over 240 scientific publications in pediatric hemato-oncology.
• Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Leads the integration of CAR T–cell therapy with bone marrow transplantation.

Dr. Iris Kventsel is a pediatric hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Sheba Medical Center. She treats childhood sarcomas like Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma at the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kventsel integrates targeted therapies with cellular treatments for complex childhood cancers. She serves on the academic staff at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Researches genetic cancer predisposition, including Li-Fraumeni syndrome and susceptibility genes.
• Published in major journals on stem cell biology and surgical oncology (HIPEC).
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Ofer Spielberg is a specialized oncohematologist, focusing on blood cancers like leukemia.

• Practices at Assuta Medical Center
• Expertise in oncohematology, the field dedicated to blood cancers
• Provides targeted treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Recognized by Forbes as one of the best doctors in 2018 – Dr. Stepensky has performed over 3,500 bone marrow transplants at Hadassah Medical Center.

• 28 years of experience specializing in pediatric bone marrow transplants
• Focused on rare blood cancer diseases in children
• Known among patients as 'the one who transplants life'
• Leads a dedicated pediatric hematology unit

Head of Hematology at Hadassah Medical Center – Professor Ben-yehuda pioneered gene therapy and bone marrow transplants for acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• First female Dean of Hadassah School of Medicine
• Specializes in molecular diagnostics and immunology
• Recipient of the Healing with the Heart Award for exceptional patient care

Professor Zila Zuckerman specializes in hematology and transplantology at Rambam Medical Center.

• Expert in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia
• Specializes in transplantology for blood disorders
• Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience

Dr. Aydogdu specializes in early detection of cancer in children, with a focus on Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

• Expert in pediatric oncology
• Active contributor to cancer detection discussions
• Works at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku

Specializes in acute leukemia and stem cell transplantation – Professor Omay brings 36 years of experience of hematology expertise from Turkey's top institutions.

• Head of Hematology Department at Emsey Hospital
• Trained in molecular hematology at Japan's Mie Medical School
• Published 65+ scientific articles on hematology treatments
• Performs both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants

Dr. Apak specializes in pediatric hematology-oncology with over 26 years of experience of experience, focusing on acute lymphoblastic leukemia at Biruni University Hospital.

• Expert in bone marrow transplantation and CAR T-cell therapy
• Authored 75 international publications in pediatric oncology
• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Member of Turkish Pediatric Society and Turkish Adolescent Association

Professor Dr. Birol Baytan specializes in childhood cancers at Emsey Hospital, leading international research and chemotherapy supervision.

• Expert in pediatric hematology-oncology with 34 years of experience of experience
• Published 15+ articles in international journals on childhood cancers
• Department head at Emsey Hospital since 2019
• Supervises entire chemotherapy courses with personalized follow-up

Associate Professor in Hematology with 50+ publications – Dr. Eren specializes in blood disorders at Biruni University Hospital.

• Completed Hematology subspecialty training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Hematology and Turkish Hematology Association
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award at National Hematology Congress
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations