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Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

Dr. Balaña received her medical degree from the Central University of Barcelona and completed her residency in medical oncology at one of the best public hospitals in Spain, Vall d'Hebrón Hospital.

She was a leading specialist in the treatment of brain tumors at the Institute of Oncology of Catalonia, a founding member and current president of the Spanish Neuro oncology Research Group (GEINO), and a member of the scientific committee of the European Association for Neuro-Oncology.

He is the recipient of prestigious research grants in the field of brain tumors.

Dr. Balaña is also a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and the author of modern European protocols for the treatment of brain tumors, as well as the protocols of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM).

Dr. Balaña has published over 400 articles, books and scientific papers at national and international conferences.

He is the author of articles in prestigious scientific publications such as:

Lancet Oncology;

Nature Reviews in Clinical Oncology;

Clinical Cancer Research and others.

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

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Prof. Zvi Ram is a top neurosurgeon and head of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS). He specializes in disorders of the brain and spinal cord, such as aneurysms, brain tumors, and Parkinson's Disease. He has received numerous awards for his innovative approach to neurology treatments and research, and is an expert in neurosurgical operations with brain mapping and deep brain stimulation.

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.

Professor Shlomi Constantini is a highly-trained neurosurgeon in Israel with expertise in general and pediatric neurosurgery, microsurgical operations, reconstructive interventions, and brain and spine tumor treatments. He has received several awards and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

Education

Faculty of Medicine: Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University

Specialization

Institute of Oncology, Davydov Center, Beilinson Hospital

Recognized experience

Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy

Additional education

Department of Radiation Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, USA

Clinical experience

• 2004-2005 - Internship at Beilinson Hospital.
• 2006-2012 - Internship in oncology, Institute of Oncology, Davydov Center, Beilinson Hospital.
• 2012-2017 - Senior Physician, Head of the Department of Radiosurgery and Radiation Therapy for Nerve Tumors, Institute of Oncology, Davydov Center, Beilinson Hospital.
• 2015-2016 - Advanced training in radiosurgery and radiation therapy of brain and cervical tumors, Department of Radiation Therapy, Duke University Medical Center, USA
• 2017 onwards - Director of the Radiation Service for Nervous System Tumors, Institute of Oncology, Tel Aviv Medical Center.

Attending conferences

About 15 professional publications

Trade union membership

• Israel Association of Oncology and Radiotherapy
• International Association of Neuro-Oncologists - SNO
• Israel Forum of Neuro-Oncology
• Israel Head and Neck Tumor Society

Areas of special interest and activities

Cerebral metastases and primary brain tumors, head and neck tumors, radiation therapy and radiosurgery

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

Dr. Inta Jaunalksne is an experienced immunologist with more than 30 years in the field. She specializes in virotherapy. She graduated from Riga Medical Institute and completed an internship in Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaunalksne is recognized as an expert in immunology.

She leads the Clinical Immunology Center at Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital. Dr. Jaunalksne has played a key role in advancing virotherapy and immunological research. Her work has improved treatment results and introduced new therapies. She is well respected in clinical immunology.

Education

• 1986-1989, Bursa High School, Bursa, Turkey
• 1989-1995, Istanbul University, Istanbul School of Medicine, Turkey
• 1999-2003, (Residency) Kadir Has University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2015, (Associate Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Experience

• 1995-1999, Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Cardiology Department
• 2003, Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Department of Radiation Oncology
• 2015, (Associate Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2021, (Professor in Radiation Oncology) Demiroglu Bilim University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
• 2024, Istanbul Medipol University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

Associate Professor Dr. Yusuf AÇIKGÖZ
Specialization: Medical Oncology

Education:

• 2004-2011: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2011-2016: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2017-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology

Professional Experience:

• 2016-2017: Bingöl City Hospital, Internal Medicine
• 2021-2022: Health Sciences University, Medical Oncology
• 2022-2023: Kastamonu Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology
• 2023-2024: Ohio State University, Medical Oncology
• 2024-Present: Lokman Hekim University, Medical Oncology, Ankara Hospital

Clinical Trials, Courses, Certifications:

Clinical Trials:

• 2017-2021: Phase III, CheckMate-649 Study (Assistant Investigator)
• 2022-Present: Phase III, Fortitude-101 Study (Assistant Investigator)

Courses:

• 2018: Medicres Basic and Advanced Biostatistics Training Program (ongoing), Istanbul-Vienna
• 2019: Immuno-Oncology Education Course, March 1-2, 2019, Vienna, Central European Cooperative Oncology Group (CECOG)
• 2018: Good Clinical Practice Certification, April 7-8, 2018, Ankara, Health Sciences University
• 2017: Basic Oncology Training Program, November 25-26, 2017, Adana, Clinical Oncology Society
• 2016: Basic Ultrasonography Course (10 hours theoretical + 10 hours practical), September 24-25, 2016, Ankara, Turkish Emergency Medicine Association

Certifications:

• Ongoing: ECFMG Certification
• 2024: CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI IACUC-Laboratory Animal Research (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Human Subjects Protection (The Ohio State University)
• 2024: CITI Good Clinical Practice (The Ohio State University)
• 2023: Occupational English Test (OET)
• 2019: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Total Score: 6.5, May 26, 2019, Ankara, British Council
• 2017: USMLE Step 2 CK Exam; Score: 244, February 7, 2017
• 2016: USMLE Step 1 Exam; Score: 215, August 25, 2016

Memberships:

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) - 2022
• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology - 2020

Education

• (2004 – 2011), Faculty of Medicine/ Inonu University/ Malatya, Turkiye
• (2011 – 2015), Department of Radiology/ Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

Career

• (2016 – 2020), Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist/ Mus State Hospital/ Mus,Turkiye
• (2020 – 2022), Assistant Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology/ Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
• (2023 – 2024), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/ Sakarya, Turkiye
• (2024 - Present), Associate Professor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology /Medipol University Hospital/ Istanbul, Turkiye

Diseases

• Lung Cancer
• Skin Cancers
• Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Genitourinary Cancers
• Gynecological Cancers
• Colon Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Rare Cancers

Treatment Methods

• Individual Treatments (Comprehensive Genomic Profiling)
• Targeted Therapies
• Immunotherapy
• Cancer Vaccines
• Chemotherapy
• Clinical Research/Experimental Medical Research

Experience

• 2017- 2024: Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine Atatürk Education and Research Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic Associate Professor / Lecturer
• 2022 December – 2023 March: Academic visitor Moffitt Cancer Center Cutaenous Oncology Clinic Tampa, Florida USA
• 2013- 2017: Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Medical Oncology Clinic Specialist Physician
• 2012-2013: Izmir Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Specialist Physician
• 2012-2012: Mersin State Hospital, Medical Oncology Specialist Physician
• 2010-2012: Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Sub-branch Research Assistant
• June-August 2008, December 2008 – February 2009: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Observership programme
• 2007-2009: Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Sub-branch Research Assistant
• 2006-2007: Siirt State Hospital, Internal Medicine, Specialist Physician
• 2005-2006: Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology Sub-branch Research Assistant
• 2004-2005: SSK Siirt Hospital, Internal Medicine Specialist Physician
• 2003-2004: SSK Mardin Hospital, Internal Medicine Specialist Physician
• 1998-2003: SSK Izmir Training and Research Hospital, 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic, Research Assistant
• 1998-1998: SSK Izmir Training and Research Hospital Infectious Diseases Research Assistant
• 1997-1998: Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Research Assistant
• 1995-1997: Şırnak Cizre Central Health Center
• 1994-1995: Şırnak İdil Oyalı Village Health Center

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Medical Oncology 2008 
• (2018-2021 Term Board Member)
• Izmir Oncology Group, Board Member (2014 -…)
• Geriatric Oncology Association, Board Member (2015-…)
• Mediterranean Oncology Association Board Member (2020 -…)
• Turkish Biochemistry Association, Member, 2016
• European Society of Medical Oncology, Member, 2012
• American Society of Clinical Oncology, Member, 2008

Education and Expertise

• ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Brain Tumors
• Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Genitourinary Cancers
• Lymphoma
• Malign Melanoma
• Breast Cancer
• Sarcomas

Experience

• Internal Medicine Specialist; Süleyman Demirel University Medical Faculty Hospital Internal Medicine Department
• Medical Oncology Specialist; Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Oncology Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology

Professional Memberships

• ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology), full membership
• Turkish Medical Oncology Association, full membership

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