Prof. Dr. Ümmügül Üyetürk completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine between 1988-1994. She specialized in Internal Medicine at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital from 1998 to 2003. Between 2008-2011, she received her subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital.
After serving as the deputy chief physician at Suluova State Hospital, she established the Internal Medicine Department and Medical Oncology Science Branch at Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University between 2011-2020, where she served as the head of the science branch. During this time, she educated resident doctors and students. Üyetürk, who received the title of Associate Professor in 2014, spent 6 months in Canada/Toronto in 2019. In 2020, she was awarded the title of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
Üyetürk has published over 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has more than 20 scientific works published in national peer-reviewed journals. She also has over 100 presentations that have been delivered at international and national scientific meetings and published in proceedings books. In addition to her membership in the European Society for Medical Oncology, she has memberships in medical oncology associations within the country. She has received more than 10 awards given to her at universities and congresses.
Assoc. Dr. Görkem TÜRKKAN started his medical education at Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2003 and completed it in 2009 at Zonguldak Karaelmas (Bülent Ecevit) University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine and became a radiation oncology specialist in 2016.
After completing his compulsory service, he served as a Doctor Lecturer and Head of Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology from May 2019 to February 2021. During this period, between March and June 2020, he worked as a clinical researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Maastricht University Medical Center–MAASTRO Clinic (Netherlands) on studies related to stereotactic radiotherapy, thoracic radiation therapy-associated lung toxicity, and proton therapy. Between March 2021 and April 2023, he worked at the Radiation Oncology Department of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and Liv Hospital Ulus Radiation Oncology Clinic, where he received the title of Associate Professor in February 2023. He has been providing services to his patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since May 2023.
Throughout his professional life, he has performed both traditional and advanced radiotherapy practices. Particularly, he is one of the experienced physicians in Turkey in stereotactic radiotherapy and MRI-guided radiotherapy treatments, which are gaining popularity and usage recently. So far, he has successfully completed over 2500 radiotherapy sessions using the MR-Linac device.
Since 2013, he has been a member of the Turkish Radiation Oncology Society (TROD) and since 2015 a member of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO). He has 27 published articles in national and international journals, 31 oral-poster presentations at national and international congresses, and 5 book chapters published by national and international publishers. He has taught undergraduate courses in Period I and Period V at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Medicine, master’s courses within the ENT Department Specialist training, and Radiation Therapy associate degree courses at Istinye University Health Services Vocational School. He is currently involved in 2 ongoing TÜBİTAK Projects. He is married and has one son.
Prof. Kıvanç Derya Peker completed his medical education and general surgery specialization at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). After his major specialization, he got his Gastroenterology Surgery Specialization from the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic of Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital by entering the top 3 in the minor examination.
During his sub-branch assistantship, he received a scholarship from the Turkish Surgery Association and worked at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Clinic and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery Clinic. After returning to Turkey, He was one of the founders of the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Peker provided Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery training to general surgery residents and gastroenterology surgery residents in this hospital, which is accepted as a training unit by the Turkish HPB Association.
On the other hand; In order to learn stem cells, cancer biology, cellular properties of obesity and aging, he did his doctorate and thesis on aging at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa), Department of Medical Biology. Then, he moved to Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital to establish the Gastroenterology Surgery Clinic.
Especially in his career; He is interested in Pancreatic Diseases and Surgery, Gallbladder and Bile Duct Diseases Surgery, Liver Cancer Surgery, Stomach Cancer Surgery and Obesity-Metabolic Surgery. Peker has carried out many successful operations. He has performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries, over 200 liver surgeries, many surgeries related to gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, obesity – metabolic surgery and endoscopic treatments, and kidney transplants so far. He is also interested in aging and stem cell treatments.
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Education/Academic Experience
Apr 1995 – Oct 2001 Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Mar 2007 IELTS Certificate (Overall Band Score 7.5)
Feb 2011 CCST in Urology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
June 2012 Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)
Sept 2014 Fellow in Andrology/Reconstructive Surgery (Mr Giulio Garaffa, UCLH / Mid-Essex)
Apr 2016 Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS Eng)
Oct 2018 Honorary Senior Lecturer St Andrews University
Sep 2019 Urology ChM Tutor in Andrology and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMS) University of Edinburgh
Aug 2020 European Union Expert Panel Member of in vitro Medical Devices (EU EXPAMED)
Current and Previous appointments
Current appointment
May 2022- Present Consultant Urologist German Oncology Centre, Limassol, Cyprus
Previous appointments
Nov16- May 2021 Consultant Urological Surgeon Victoria/ Queen Margaret Hospital Fife, Scotland.
Nov 2012 - Oct 2016 Consultant Urologist Broomfield Hospital, Mid-Essex Hospitals Trust
Jan 2011 - Oct 2012 Urology Clinical Research Fellow, Spelialist Registrar Level), Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Bristol Hospitals Trust
Dec 2009 -Dec 2010 Urology Resident G. Gennimatas Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Duties
Consultant Urologist providing and supervising the services of andrology and urethral reconstruction surgery. Also covering a general urology one stop outpatient clinics three times per week (Victoria and Queen Margaret Hospitals).
Participation in once weekly local cancer and once monthly specialist male uro-genital reconstruction MDT meetings (Honorary contract at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh) as well as grand ward rounds.
Undergraduate student trainer and member of examiners panel at St Andrews University, Scotland.
Participation in 1:9 on call Urology Consultant rota.
Research
Teaching Experience
Fife Simulation BPH Course Fascilitator (Scottish Urology Training Programme, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dumfermline Fife)
Urology Simulation boot camp Faculty member (St James's University Hospital, Leeds)
General Practitioner Urology Training Programme Fascilitator (ScotGem)
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessor (St Andrews University Medical School)
Teaching (case-based discussions) and trainee supervision in theatres (East Anglia / East of Scotland Deaneries trainees)
FY1 Doctors Urology teaching Bristol Royal Infirmary (University Bristol Hospitals Trust)
Undergraduate teaching of medical students in General Hospital of the city of Drama, Greece
Anatomy, Physiology and First Aid to Undergraduate nursing students
Professor Kyzas completed his PhD thesis in H&N Cancer with Honours (Αριστα), producing several highly cited influential publications. He has published > 70 scientific papers in high impact journals and has > 6000 citations.
Following his studies, Professor Kyzas has undertaken postgraduate training in the UK and was successful in securing a very competitive training post in the UK Higher Specialty Training Programme for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He was trained in some of the biggest University Teaching hospitals in the North West of the UK. He has been awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by the General Medical Council (GMC). Subsequently, he was successful in securing one of the very few and prestigious UK-wide Training Interface (TIG) Fellowships in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. He has successfully completed his fellowship and was awarded the subspecialty of Head and Neck Surgery by the Joint Committee of Surgical training (JCST).
In 2014 he has been appointed as a permanent substantive Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgery in Manchester. He has treated hundreds of patients with Head and Neck cancer, offering state of the art major ablative and reconstructive surgery. He specialises in microvascular free tissue transfer and he has introduced and developed the 3D printer – personalised planning (PSP) reconstructive surgery in his hospital. He led his unit to become a reference centre by having the highest number of successful 3D PSP cases in the UK. Besides head and neck cancer, Professor Kyzas offers treatment to patients with facial skin cancer, oral and maxillofacial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, salivary gland diseases, facial cosmetic surgery, surgery of the temporomandibular joint, and anything else within the broad spectrum of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has performed many thousands of surgical procedures and has vast experience in any oral and maxillofacial condition. He has a special interest in the use of laser for oral pathologies and he is the Principal Investigator for an international trial examining the effectiveness of Transoral Laser resection in Ηead and Νeck Cancer. He is a certified microvascular surgeon and has accreditation in advanced trauma life support (ATLS).
Just before the covid pandemic, Professor Kyzas was presented with a unique opportunity to lead on the development of a Head and Neck Cancer Service in Lancashire. Professor Kyzas and his team managed to establish the service within months, and throughout the challenging covid period. The ELHT H&N Unit now produces oncological outcomes that compare favourably with any major H&N unit worldwide. Professor Kyzas has been appointed as the Clinical Director for all cancer services in ELHT, covering population of > 1M people.
In 2021, Professor Kyzas has been awarded the highly prestigious Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award for his overall services in the NHS. He was the youngest consultant to achieve this award and the only Cypriot OMFS surgeon ever to be considered for one.
Professor Kyzas has a long history of involvement in medical research. In 2007 he has completed his PhD thesis which has resulted in several highly cited publications in some of the most prestigious medical journals. He has participated in international collaborations for the improvement of medical research (http://progress-partnership.org/publications) and some of his papers have had a significant impact in improving research methodology. He has given several invited international lectures, and he has presented in national and international conferences. He has been a panel member for the selection committees for trainees in every level in oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the UK. He is a regular peer-reviewer for many medical journals. He is the Lead trainer for the TIG H&N fellowship for his hospital and the Research Lead for his Deanery. He participates actively in Clinical Research, and he is the Principal Investigator for many clinical trials. He is a faculty member for the «Head and Neck resection tactics and free flap» course run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He offers themed training in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery to medical students. In 2018 he was awarded the «Surgical Educator Excellence Award» by Health Education North West (HEENW). In the same year, he was nominated as doctor of the year in Northern Care Alliance.
Professor Kyzas is the Chief Investigator of the MANTRA trial, a UK multicentre RCT with multimillion pounds NIHR funding, launched in July 2023. This is the biggest randomised controlled trial ever to be performed in the specialty of OMFS.
As a result of his outstanding clinical and research/academic achievements, Professor Kyzas has been appointed as a visiting Professor in OMFS H&N Surgery at Edge Hill University
In 2018 Professor Kyzas was elected as the Deputy Editor for the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BJOMS). In January 2024, Professor Kyzas started his role as Editor in Chief for the BJOMS. This is the first time that a Greek Cypriot has ever been chosen for this highly prestigious role. Professor Kyzas sits in the council of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS).
Professor Kyzas is a fully accredited medical expert witness and has provided hundreds of medical expert negligence reports (πραγματογνώμονας). In June 2024, Professor Kyzas has completed his Degree in Law with Honours (Άριστα), becoming a member of a very prestigious club of medical professionals with an active interest and certified knowledge in medicolegal practice.
Professor Kyzas is a fully accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon on the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) UK, the Cyprus Medical Association (Cyprus), and the Cyprus Dental Association (Cyprus). In addition, he is also fully recognised and registered as Oral Surgeon by the General Dental Council (GDC) UK. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSEd), member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFSTEd), fellow of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS), member of the Hellenic Society of Head and Neck Oncology (HeSHNO) and member of the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (ECAMFS).
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Dr. Ares is the author of 34 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Her extensive international experience and commitment to innovative treatments make her a leading expert in proton therapy and radiation oncology.
Professional experience:
Education:
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Dr. Ares is the author of 34 scientific articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
Her extensive international experience and commitment to innovative treatments make her a leading expert in proton therapy and radiation oncology.
This specialist has made significant contributions to the development of proton therapy, radiation oncology and medical physics, combining scientific research, teaching and work at the world's leading medical and research institutions.
Education and Specialization
Work Experience
Expertise
1996 Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Çukurova University
1998 – 2003 Resident, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ankara University
2004 General Surgeon, Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Başkent University
2007 Assistant Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University
2010 Associate Professor of General Surgery / Department of General Surgery, Başkent University
2010 Observer, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, U.S.A.
2015 – To Date Professor, Department of General Surgery, Başkent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center.
Müslüm ÇİÇEK was born in Malatya in 1969 and attended primary, secondary and higher education in Malatya. He graduated from Istanbul University Medical School in 1992. He completed his specialization in anesthesiology and intensive care at Şişli Etfal Hospital in 1997.
He worked at Malatya İnönü University Medical School between 2000 and 2008. In 2005, he worked in the intensive care unit at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA. In 2007, he became Associate Professor and in 2013, Professor.
In 2016, he was rector of the Cyprus University of Social and Health Sciences. He held this position for two years.
In 2018, he began working at Istinye University Health Practice and Research Hospital Gaziosmanpaşa as “medical director, specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation and sub-specialist in intensive care”. He continues to hold this position.
He is a member of numerous national and international associations.
Education
Sep 2009 – Jun 2014 Medical Degree - Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MD)
University of Malta
Sep 2006 – Jun 2009 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSc Honours)
University of East Anglia (United Kingdom)
Work Experience and Training
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022 Senior Skin Cancer Fellow
St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals
King’s College London, UK
Sep 2017 – Sep 2020 Dermatology and Venerology Specialty Trainee
Sheba Medical Centre, Tel-Hashomer
Tel-Aviv, Israel
Sep 2016 – Aug 2017 Senior House Officer in Ortho-Geriatrics
Colchester University Hospital, NHS Foundation trust
Aug 2015 – Aug 2016 Year 2 Doctor
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Rotations in the following specialties:
General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trauma & Orthopaedics
Aug 2014 – Aug 2015 Year 1 Doctor
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Rotations in the following specialties:
General Medicine, General Surgery (skin cancer clinics and minor ops)
Other activity
May 2022 British Society of Skin Care in Immunosuppressed Individuals
Update on skin diseases in immunosuppressed - London
Oct 2021 British society of dermatological surgery course – London
Sep 2021 St John’s Academy dermoscopy course - London
Dec 2019 International nail disorders conference – Tel-Aviv
Sep 2019 Annual Dermoscopy course – Tel-Aviv
Sep 2018 27th EADV congress - Paris
Feb 2016 Basic Surgical Skills course
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
Aug 2015 Training the Clinical Teacher Diploma
University College London (UCL)
Sep 2013 Head and neck flap course - NHS Oxford Deanery
Memberships and Registration