CAR T-cell therapy Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Avichai Shimoni is the Director of Bone Marrow Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center. He treats complex blood cancers. He completed a specialized fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Shimoni uses allogeneic and autologous transplants for high-risk patients. He is a professor and Chairman of Hematology at Tel Aviv University.

• Named among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes for 2025 and 2026.
• Authored over 250 scientific papers on cellular therapies and transplantation.
• Provides CAR T-cell therapy for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 hospital globally per Newsweek.

Dr. Hila Magen is a leading Israeli hemato-oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She heads the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Unit. Dr. Magen specializes in treating complex plasma cell disorders and high-risk myeloma. She is a principal investigator for innovative point-of-care CAR-T therapy programs. Her work brings advanced immunotherapies into routine clinical care.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and landmark myeloma studies.
• Completed fellowships at MD Anderson and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
• Performs CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplantations.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide in 2026 by Newsweek.

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.

Prof. Serdar Bedii Omay has over 65 scientific articles in hematology and bone marrow transplantation. He trained at Japan's Mie Medical Faculty in molecular hematology.

• Professor of hematology with decades of experience
• Published over 65 articles and 112 meeting papers
• Specialized in molecular hematology at Mie Medical Faculty

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.

Principal Investigator in CAR T-cell therapy clinical trials – Professor Ciceri leads San Raffaele's Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit.

• 36 years of experience specializing in hematology and bone marrow transplantation
• Published 180+ papers on hematological treatments
• Member of European Blood and Marrow Transplantation Group
• Lecturer at Vita-Salute University's medical faculty

Dr. Apak specializes in CAR T-cell therapy and pediatric oncology, with over 26 years of experience of experience at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

• Head of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Division at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Published 75 international papers on pediatric oncology
• Assistant editor for Turkish Pediatrics Archives Periodical
• Expert in bone marrow transplantation and leukemia chemotherapy

Associate Professor in Hematology with 50+ publications – Dr. Eren specializes in CAR T-cell therapy at Biruni University Hospital.

• Member of European Society of Hematology
• Recipient of Young Researcher Award at National Hematology Congress
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Extensive training at top Turkish medical institutions

Prof. Baytan specializes in childhood cancers, with over 34 years of experience of experience in pediatric hematology at Emsey Hospital.

• Expert in leukemia and lymphoma treatment for children
• Published 15 articles in international medical journals
• Authored 3 books on pediatric hematology
• Specialized in iron and vitamin deficiency treatments

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.

Associate Professor Ali Hakan Kaya specializes in hematology and stem cell transplants, with extensive training in leading Turkish hospitals.

• Subspecialized in hematology and stem cell transplant at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple prestigious hematology and oncology societies
• Award-winning researcher with multiple prizes in hematologic oncology and immunology
• Currently practices at Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital

Over 32 years of experience specializing in pediatric hematology and oncology – Dr. Lopez Ibor leads the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit at HM Montepríncipe Hospital.

• Expert in treating bone and brain tumors in children
• Specialized in leukemia and hematological diseases
• Trained at the University of Maryland in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
• Author of numerous national and international scientific publications

Dr. Pandit specializes in radiation oncology with advanced training in modern techniques like Tomotherapy-H and brachytherapy at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• MD in Radiation Oncology
• Expertise in Linear Accelerator treatments
• Consultant with focus on precise radiation delivery

16 years of experience specializing in leukemia and multiple myeloma – Dr. Badarkhe brings extensive hematology expertise to CAR T-cell therapy at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• DM in Clinical Hematology from Medical College, Calcutta
• MBBS from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital
• MD in Pathology from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
• Awarded for professionalism and clinical excellence

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology & Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales, specializing in pediatric hematology oncology with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Trained at the University of Maryland as a pediatric oncologist and hematologist
• Head of two foundations helping children with severe health issues
• Member of prestigious organizations including ASH and SIOP
• Consultant for WHO and UNESCO