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Psikiyatri Uzmanı (2010). Gazi Üniversitesi Nörobilim doktorası (2017). 2007’de Deney Hayvanları Kullanma Sertifikası aldı. Kemirgenlerde psikiyatrik hastalık modelleri, psikofarmakoloji ve davranışsal ile immünohistokimyasal analizler üzerine çalıştı. İlgi alanları şizofreni ve diğer psikotik bozukluklar, bağımlılık ve psikofarmakolojidir.

Yerli ve yabancı dergilerde yayınları vardır. Biri ulusal, biri uluslararası olmak üzere iki kitap bölümünün yazarıdır. Bir ulusal ve bir uluslararası poster ödülü sahibidir. Yürütücüsü olduğu bir ve araştırmacısı olduğu bir TÜBİTAK‑3001 projesini tamamladı. Klinik Psikiyatri Dergisi’nin (2010‑) ve The Journal of Neurobehavioral Sciences’ın (2015‑) yayın kurulu üyesidir. TTB ve Türkiye Psikiyatri Derneği üyesidir. NPFUAM Yönetim Kurulu üyesidir. TPD Nörobilim ile Psikofarmakoloji ve Somatik Sağaltımlar Çalışma Birimleri’nde görev yapmaktadır.

Dr. Vafa Guliyeva is a pediatric rheumatologist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. She previously worked at Memorial Şişli and LIV Bona Dea. Before that, she was a pediatrics specialist at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

Training: Pediatric rheumatology subspecialty at Istanbul University and Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University. Pediatrics residency at Istanbul Medeniyet University.

Achievements: Author of 20 international and 3 national peer-reviewed articles. Presented 3 international and 20 national conference papers. Contributed to 4 book chapters. Principal investigator of a BAP scientific project.

Memberships: Turkish Medical Association (TTB). Pediatric Rheumatology Association. Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS).

Gastroenterological Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). Former instructor and responsible physician in the Liver Transplantation Unit at Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025).

Faculty member in General Surgery at Fırat University (2018–2022). Specialist at Haseki Training and Research Hospital (2015–2018). Education: Ph.D. program in Molecular Oncology (2017–2023) and gastroenterological surgery subspecialty (2013–2015). General Surgery (2006–2011) and M.D. (1999–2005).

Memberships: Turkish Surgical Society, Gastroenterological Surgery Society, and ERAS Society. Training: İnönü University Liver Transplantation Institute (2018–2019), Eurodonor Multiorgan Procurement (2023), and the Oxford and Leiden University Transplant Centres.

Dr. Nurperi Gazioglu is a neurosurgeon. She trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She earned her MD in 1984 after study from 1978 to 1984. She completed neurosurgery training from 1986 to 1993. Her 1993 dissertation examined “Fetal Hypophysis Transplantation Under the Renal Capsule in Rats.”

She completed advanced courses in endoscopic pituitary surgery (2005, 2007, 2008) and endoscopic lumbar disc surgery (2007). She also trained in molecular genetics for clinicians (2003) and CME with the World Federation of Neurology (2002). She studied epilepsy surgery focused on insular–hippocampal anatomy (1999) and thoracolumbar trauma (1998). She attended the EANS European Neurosurgery Course (1988). Her clinical training includes observerships at APHP Necker–Enfants Malades and Hôpital Lariboisière in 1991. She completed an internship there in 1999.

Prof. Dr. Senol Akman is an experienced orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years in the field. He specializes in knee replacement surgery. Dr. Akman has a surgical success rate of about 90%. This highlights his skill and strong patient outcomes in orthopedic care.

Dr. Akman has made significant contributions to orthopedic research. He has published many articles in respected journals. His research focuses on advanced surgical methods and results in joint replacement and trauma. This shows his dedication to high standards and new developments in orthopedics.

Education and Career

2019 – today 

İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Cardiovascular Surgery

2017 - 2018

Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital

Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

2015 - 2017

GOP Medical Park

Cardiovascular Surgery

2013

University of Hannover-Freiburg

Cardiovascular Surgery

2012 - 2014

Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital

Heart Transplantation

2012

Toronto General Hospital

Cardiovascular Surgery

1996 - 2005

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, Associate Professor, Professor

1996 - 2015

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Specialist, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

1995 - 1996

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (Military Service)

1988 - 1994

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Cardiovascular Surgery Residency 

Education Information

• Postdoctoral Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2018 - Ongoing)
• Expertise in Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Division of Medical Sciences, Turkey (2013 - 2018)
• Undergraduate, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, English Medicine Program, Turkey (2007 - 2013)

Foreign Languages

• French – B1 (Intermediate)
• English – C1 (Advanced)

Research Areas

• Medicine, Health Sciences
• Internal Medicine Sciences
• Internal Diseases, Hematology, Nephrology, Oncology
• Immunology and Rheumatology

Academic Titles / Tasks

• Research Assistant, PhD, Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine (2013 - Ongoing)

Assoc. Dr. Kanay Yararbaş is a medical geneticist with 20 years of experience. He founded Sapiens Genetics and Health Services Inc. He is also the director of the company. Dr. Yararbaş is the Head of the Medical Genetics Department at Demiroğlu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine.

He holds the Clinical Laboratory Genetics Board certificate from the European Society of Human Genetics, which he received in 2018. He became an Associate Professor in 2019. Dr. Yararbaş is known for his work in genetics education and research.

He takes part in national medical genetics organizations. He contributes to quality, accreditation, and cancer research commissions. Dr. Yararbaş is also a member of the Health Council in the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey.

The doctor specializes in pediatric diseases and neurology, with a significant focus on child neurology. With over 30 articles published in international scientific journals, the doctor has made substantial contributions to the field.

Previously, the doctor served as Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Haydarpasa Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul from 2016 to 2017. Currently, the doctor is practicing as a pediatrician and pediatric neurologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

The doctor is a member of the Child Neurology Association and the Association against Epilepsy, highlighting a commitment to advancing knowledge and treatment in these areas.

Dr. Mehmet Altug Tuncer is a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Göztepe Hospital (2025–present). He has been Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine since 2018. He has served as an Instructor at Kartal Koşuyolu since 2013. He directed the Aortic Surgery Center there from 2016 to 2018.

He became Professor in 2018 at Istanbul Okan University. He was appointed Associate Professor in 2013. He earned his MD at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. He completed cardiovascular surgery training at Koşuyolu. His work includes 38 SCI/SCI-E papers, 19 national articles, and one book.

He is Chairman of the Aortic Surgery Working Group of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association. He also belongs to the Society of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

EXPERIENCE

2017 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis Specialist

2009 - 2016, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MALTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Dean<br>Department of Pulmonary Diseases<br>Senator<br>Faculty Board Member

2005 - 2009, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SÜREYYAPAŞA CHEST DISEASES AND THORACIC SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Chest Diseases Clinic Chief

1991 - 2005, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

HEYBELİADA CHEST DISEASES THORACIC SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Chief Physician<br>Chief of Chest Diseases Clinic

1989 - 1991, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ÇAMLICA MILITARY CHEST DISEASES HOSPITAL

Medical Second Lieutenant

1984 - 1989, Montreal/Montreal/Türkiye

MALATYA STATE HOSPITAL

Chest Diseases Specialist

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

2007 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

1999 - 2007, Hatay/Hatay/Türkiye

ANTAKYA GYNECOLOGY AND CHILDREN'S DISEASES HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

1997 - 1999, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

PRIVATE BALKAN HOSPITAL

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist

Plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgeon trained at Istanbul University. Studied at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine from 2000 to 2006, then completed residency from 2007 to 2013. EBOPRAS certified on 10 October 2014.

Advanced training included a microsurgery course at University Hospital Zurich in 2009. Observed in Taiwan in 2012 with Prof. Hung‑Chi Chen and at Chang Gung with Prof. Fu‑Chan Wei. Completed a fellowship at UZ Brussels with Prof. Moustapha Hamdi in 2014.

Academic output includes 11 publications from 2010 to 2016. These include a review of 66 fingertip reconstruction cases. Delivered 8 oral or poster presentations at FESSH, the 9th BAPRAS Congress (2015), and the Barcelona Breast Meeting (2016).

Dr. Murat Ulusan is a specialist in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He works at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital (2018–present) and at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (2010–present). He previously worked at Diyarbakır State Hospital (2009–2010) and Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital (2008–2009). He completed his ENT residency at Istanbul University (2003–2008). He received his MD (English) from Marmara University.

Achievements include the EORL Congress Best Poster Award (2016) and an observer program at Johns Hopkins Otolaryngology (2012, USA). His research includes 17 international and 15 national peer‑reviewed articles, 29 posters, and three TÜBİTAK projects. He has translated two books and written three book chapters. He serves as an editor for one national journal. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Otolaryngology.

The doctor graduated from Atatürk University Medical Faculty in 1986 and completed a General Surgery Specialty there in 1991. Further specialization in Liver, Bile Ducts, Pancreas Surgery, and Multi-Organ Transplantation was completed at New York University, Mount Sinai Hospital. Currently, the doctor serves as a General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and is the Head of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

With over 50 articles published in SCI Expanded journals, the doctor is an expert in liver transplantation outcomes and surgical techniques. The doctor has held significant roles, including Founder & Director of the Organ Transplantation Training, Research, and Application Center at Atatürk University.