2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Radiation Oncology Specialist
2016 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY
Radiation Oncology Specialist
Professor of Oncology and Hematology
2022 - Present, Istanbul/Türkiye
MEMORIAL BAHCELIEVLER HOSPITAL
Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist
2021 - 2022, Istanbul/Türkiye
MEDICAL PARK BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL
Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist
2017 - 2021, Istanbul/Türkiye
ISTANBUL NEW CENTURY UNIVERSITY GAZİOSMANPAŞA HOSPITAL
Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist
2013 - 2017, Van/Türkiye
VAN YUZUNCUYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist
2011 - 2013, Van / Türkiye
VAN TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology Specialist
2004 - 2007, Agri / Türkiye
AĞRI PATNOS STATE HOSPITAL
Internal Medicine Specialist
Professor Niu Lizhi is a renowned Chinese cancer doctor, President of Fuda Cancer Hospital, and expert in minimally invasive cryosurgery. He has performed over 10,000 cryosurgeries and 500 NanoKnife procedures, and is the author of over 100 papers in surgical oncology, cryosurgery, and NanoKnife. He is Vice-President of the Asian Society of Cryosurgery and the International Society of Cryosurgery, and a member of the Chinese Medication Association, the China Anti-Cancer Association, the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, and the Chinese Society of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine.
Dr. Ido Wolf is a specialist in Oncology, Internal Medicine, and the Army Medical Units with a degree from Ben Gurion University of the Negev. He is currently the Head of the Medical Oncology Division at Sourasky Medical Center and speaks English.
Known Expertise
Medical Oncologist
Academic Position
Senior Lecturer
Education
Bar-Ilan University, Israel / Computational Biology
Israeli Society for Health-Tech / Fellowship by IMA/ Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Medicine and Health-Tech
Sheba Medical Center and Bar-Ilan University, Israel/ Genomics and Biomedical Informatics
Semmelweis University/Doctor of Medicine
Training and Specialization
Clinical observership in acute oncology, early phase clinical trials and lung cancer/ Guy's and St. Thomas hospital, London, England
Leader Shift, Executive Development Program, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Fellowship Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Medicine and Health-Tech
Resident, Medical Oncology, TASMC, Israel
6th year medical school rotations, Kaplan Medical Center, Israel
Rotation, intensive care unit and pulmonology, Stony Brook hospital, NY, US
Clinical Experience
Leader of the TASMC oncology project of PSIFAS, the Israeli National Genomic Medicine Initiative
PI for study initiator trial: T-Cell Repertoire sequencing as clinical efficacy tool for pembrolizumab (with platinum based chemotherapy) in advanced NSCLC.
PI for study initiator trial: T-cell repertoire sequencing as a clinically efficacy tool for neoadjuvant immunotherapy plus platinum-doublet chemotherapy for resectable NSCLC.
Representative of the National Medical Association for the National Council for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Malignant Diseases, as well as head of the oncology field, Leumit HMO
Consultant on drugs and operations in the field of oncology, Leumit HMO
Member of the Helsinki Committee for Clinical Studies, TASMC
Primary investigator (PI) in pharmaceutical phases I&III clinical trials Head of oncology day-care service, TASMC, Israel
Molecular Tumor Board (MTB) moderator of the Israeli Lung Cancer Society
NGS interpretation clinic alongside head of pathology, TASMC, Israel
PI for study initiator trial: Genomic Variant of BCL-2 as a Novel Predictor of Response to Paclitaxel, TASMC, Israel
Medical oncology clinic in the field of lung and breast cancer, TASMC, Israel
Leading sub-investigator (SI) in many phase I-III clinical trials in oncology, including intra-tumoral injections (mRNA, viruses and NO), TASMC, Israel
Courses
Good Clinical Practice ICH GCP R2 & Israeli MOH Guidelines Updated Course
Point-of-Care Ultrasound course, Israeli Medical Association
GCP training Bioforum
GCP training Bioforum
Investigator Site Personnel ICH GCP Training Certificate - TransCelerate BioPharma
Academic Experience
Lecturer in the Department of Medical Education at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University
JIMS Journal Club - Instructor for students.
Guidance of Dr. Aviv Berkovich M.D in basic science: cfDNA NGS for identification ofprimary and acquired resistance in patients with Lung Cancer and EGFR mutations.
TASMC, Israel in collaboration with The Tisch Cancer Institute Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY USA
Training team for oncology residents, TASMC, Israel
Mentor for new intern, TASMC, Israel
Tutor for medical students in oncology clerkships, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Honors
Outstanding teacher in the faculty of medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Outstanding teacher in the faculty of medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Sign of honor for reserve medical personnel for the battle in Lebanon, IDF
Completion of residency final examination (shlav Beit) with honors
Israeli society for clinical oncology and radiation therapy (ISCORT) 17 research grant competition winner
Affiliations
Israeli Medical Association (IMA)
Israeli Society for Clinical Oncology and Radiation Therapy (ISCORT)
The Israeli Lung Cancer Group (ILCG)
European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC)
The International Society of Liquid Biopsy (ISLB)
The Israeli Society for Health-Tech
Boards
Co-founder, board member and treasurer of the Israeli Acute Oncology Society
Clinical Research Association Board of Directors on behalf of the Israeli Lung Cancer Group
Member of the Trustees of Oncology Innovation, TASMC, Israel
Doctor of Medical Service IDF
Areas of interest
Thoracic malignancies,
early to late phase clinical trials,
intra-tumoral injections,
comprehensive genomic profiling of tumors,
liquid biopsies: cfDNA, TCR rep-seq and epi-Genetics;
cell therapy
Dr. Sefik Igdem is a respected radiation oncologist with 37 years of experience. He is known for his skill in advanced cancer treatments. Dr. Igdem specializes in radiotherapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, 3D conformal radiation therapy, and image-guided radiotherapy. He focuses mainly on prostate cancer and head and neck cancers.
Dr. Igdem has played a key role in bringing new technologies and conformal treatments to radiation oncology. He has also completed a retrospective analysis of 600 postmenopausal breast cancer cases. This work shows his commitment to evidence-based care. His broad clinical experience and focus on innovation have made him a leader in his field.
Education and Expertise
Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
Dr.Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Anakara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Specialization
Experience
Malatya State Hospital Internal Diseases Clinic
Ankara Oncology Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic
Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic
AREAS OF INTEREST
Lung cancer
esophageal cancer
Gastric cancer
breast cancer
Gastrointestinal surgery
https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=EDuylhoAAAAJ&hl=tr
Education:
Teaching course on “Lymphatic mapping and sentinel node”
June 1998, MDA Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
General Surgery
Feb. 1993 – Dec. 1996, Şişli Etfal Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
General Surgery
May 1990 – Jan. 1993, Lille University Hospital, Lille, France
M.D.
1983 – 1990, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Experience
Attending General Surgeon, Jan. 1998 – present
F.N. Metropolitan Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
American Cancer Center, Breast Surgery
Attending General Surgeon, 1996 – present
Medmar Diagnostic Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Diagnosis and monitoring with sophisticated techniques
General Surgeon, 1996 – 1998
Guzelbahce Medical Center and Yeditepe Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Specializing in breast and thyroid surgery
Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist with experience at leading hospitals, including Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, and Bahçelievler Medikalpark Hospital. He currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He is also a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
Dr. Sec treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, urogenital, head and neck cancers, as well as sarcomas and rare tumors. He has published many peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis, treatment outcomes, and survival rates. His research includes studies with large patient groups, such as 138 patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer. Dr. Sec focuses on prognostic factors and treatment responses in different cancers. He is dedicated to improving cancer care.
Professor of oncosurgery and proctology
Fields of Study and Interests
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colon Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Rectum Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Liver Cancer
Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Larynx Cancer - Throat Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Head and Neck Cancers
Gynecological Cancers
Pancreatic Cancer
Esophageal Cancer - Esophagus Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Brain Cancers - Brain Tumors
Soft Tissue Cancer - Sarcomas
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bile Duct Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Mouth, Tongue, Lip Cancers
Gastrointestinal System Cancers
Bone Tumors
Trachea and Bronchial Cancers
Skin Cancers - Skin Cancers
Skeletal System Tumors
Gallbladder Cancer
Mesothelioma
Education
Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine Specialist, 2010
Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Specialist, 2015
Career
MD Andeson Cancer Center, USA, 2008
Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center Breast Cancer Clinic, Canada, 2017
Moffit Cancer Center, USA 2022
Istanbul Haydarpaşa Education and Research Hospital Internal Medicine, 2010
İdil State Hospital Internal Medicine Clinic, 2011
Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine Medical Oncology Clinic, 2015
Istanbul Göztepe Education and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2018
Yeniyüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic, 2020
Ataşehir Medicana Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, 2022
Dr. Klaus Kaczirek is a senior physician at the University Clinic for Surgery, Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in general and visceral surgery. He is known for his skill in hepatobiliopancreatic, oncological visceral, and endocrine surgery. His main focus is on complex operations involving the liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, and endocrine organs.
Dr. Kaczirek holds board certifications in both general and visceral surgery. Since 2008, he has led the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas working group at the Austrian Society for Surgical Oncology. He is a member of the Austrian Society for Surgery, the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons, and other international surgical organizations. Dr. Kaczirek also reviews articles for leading medical journals and has helped advance surgical oncology and endocrine surgery.
Dr. Florian Fitzal is a senior physician at Vienna General Hospital and Vienna Medical University. He specializes in breast and abdominal surgery. He is a certified surgeon and holds a Master of Public Health (MBA). Dr. Fitzal leads the Breast Health Center. He also serves as Scientific Director of the Surgical Center of the Breast.
He is an auditor for the European Council of Surgeons. He is also a board member of the Austrian Breast Cancer and Colorectal Cancer Research Group. Dr. Fitzal has published over 143 scientific papers and has an h-index of 24. He has written four books on breast cancer surgery. He is known for his work in breast-conserving, oncoplastic, and reconstructive surgery.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Johannes Köstler is a board-certified specialist for Internal Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, and Intensive Care Medicine who specializes in hematology & internal oncology, intensive care medicine. He is one of the top-rated breast cancer and sarcoma oncologist specialists and has extensive experience in the field and has received degrees from the Medical University of Vienna and the Weizmann Institute of Science. He has also had special training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
Dr. Sebastian F. Schoppmann is an expert in general and visceral surgery. He has focused on upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery since 2007. He leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit (CCC-GET) at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna.
Dr. Schoppmann has published over 240 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as a consulting or associate editor for several leading surgical and oncology journals. He is the General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology. He has also held important leadership roles in surgical oncology organizations. His work has helped advance upper-GI cancer surgery.
Medical Oncology
Fields of Study and Interests
Gastrointestinal System (GI) Cancer
Cancer Vaccines
Breast Cancers
Lung Cancer
Rare Cancers
Education
MD: Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine, 1994
Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2004
Internal Medicine Specialist Training: Kafkas University Faculty of Medicine, 2007
Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine, 2010
Medical Oncology Sub-Specialist Training: Istanbul University Oncology Institute, 2013
Career
Assistant Professor: Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, 2005
Assist. Prof. Dr.: Kafkas University, 2006-2007
Minor Assistant Professor: Selçuk University – Medical Oncology, 2007-2010
Minor Assistant Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology,
2012-2013
Specialist Professor: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2013-2017
Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2017-2023
Prof. Dr.: Istanbul University Oncology Institute – Medical Oncology, 2023-present
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