Best CAR T-cell therapy doctors: TOP 29 doctors

HU KAI

Member of the Professional Committee of Geriatric Oncology, Chinese Geriatric Society.

Member of the First Chinese T-cell Lymphoma Working Group of the Professional Committee of Oncohematology of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association.

Member of the Professional Committee on Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cell Therapy, Chinese Association for Medical Education.

Chairman of the Expert Committee on Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment of Blood Tumors, Beijing Health Protection Association.

Member of the Professional Committee of Hematology of Beijing Research Association.

Member of the Professional Committee of Clinical Research of Beijing Cancer Association.

Conducts in-depth research in the field of immunotherapy, biomarkers, is well acquainted with the latest international standards of diagnostics and treatment of lymphoma. Participates in 20 international and national clinical studies on diagnostics and treatment of lymphomas and multiple myeloma.

Specialization:

multidisciplinary complex treatment of hematological malignancies

early diagnosis of lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia

complex standardized treatment based on drug chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, autologous/allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and biological therapy

Dr. Ronit El Hasid is the Head of Pediatric Oncohematology and Oncology at Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital (Sourasky). She specializes in bone marrow and umbilical blood transplantation and has conducted over 300 transplantations and published 50 papers and 40 reports. She is a member of American Association for Hematology and Israeli Society for Pediatric Hematooncology, and has previously practiced in the City of Hope Hospital (Los-Angeles) and other medical centers in Israel.

Professor Fabio Ciceri is the Head of the Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit at San Raffaele Research Hospital and the Blood Transfusion Centre. He has over 180 papers published and has held various Medical and Teaching positions since 1989. He is a member of multiple organizations related to Hematology and was awarded a Merit Recognition Award at the University of Ferrara. He is a Principal Investigator in Cell and Gene Therapy clinical trials for haematological cancers, immune-deficiencies, and neuromuscular disorder.

Experience

• 1990 - 1994 – General Practitioner
• 1994 - 2001 – Research Assistant, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2001 - 2006 – Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2006 - 2011 – Associate Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine
• 2011 - 2019 – Professor, Internal Medicine/Hematology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Hematology
• European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
• Hematologic Oncology Association
• Antalya Medical Chamber

• Dr. Susana Rives Sola specializes in advanced CAR T-cell therapies for children.
• She utilizes methods such as leukapheresis, cell engineering, and lymphodepletion.
• Incorporates innovative techniques: CTL019, axicabtagene ciloleucel, and tisagenlecleucel.
• International practice includes Spain, the United States, and other European countries.
• Holds certifications in Pediatric Hematology and Hematopoietic Transplantation.
• Member of the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT).
• Offers online consultations for international patients seeking CAR T-cell therapy expertise.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, facilitating communication with a broad patient base.

Kodchanut Litleaungdej, M.D.

Dr. Francesc Cobo Valien graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona in 1990.

He received his specialization in oncohematology at the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in 1995. He combined medical practice and research activities in the period 1996-2002.

He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Barcelona in 2002.

Dr. Kobo continues his research and has been awarded grants:

•Interdepartmental Commission for Innovation of the Generalitat de Catalunya

•Scholarship Fund Universitaria Agustí Pedro i Pons

•Farreras Valentí & Schering Plough School of Hematology Scholarship

•Award for the best report at the Council of the Spanish Hematology Association

•Grant from the Catalan Society of Hematology

Specialization:

•Lymphoma

•Acute leukemia

•Chronic leukemia

•Autoimmune pancytopenia

Dr. Dror Levin is a senior pediatrician and director of the blood disorder and bone cancer (sarcoma) treatment departments at Children's Hospital "Dana" and Medical Center "Sourasky" respectively. He is a specialist in pediatric medicine, hematology, and oncology, with additional experience studying abroad at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute in Italy.

Education and Specialization

1989: Graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

1990 to 1995: Specialization in Pediatrics, Dr. Sami Ulus Pediatrics Training and Research Hospital

2000 to 2004: Specialization in Pediatric Oncology, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital

2012: Awarded the title of Associate Professor

2012: Obtained the title of Hematology-Oncology Specialist

2019: Appointed Professor at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Experience

1989 to 1990: Compulsory service at Edirne/Keşan/Suluca Health Care Center

1995 to 1996: Completed military service

1996 to 2000: Pediatrics Specialist, Çorum/Sungurlu State Hospital

2004: Temporary assignment at Ankara Oncology Hospital, Pediatric Oncology Department 

2004 to 2014: Pediatric Oncology Specialist at Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital

2008: Training at Children’s Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Gülhane Military Medical Academy (3 months)

2008 to 2009: Observer at Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Ohio State, USA 

2010: Observer at Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Department, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University 

2011: Worked at Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit, Ankara Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Hospital 

2012 to 2014: Administrative Chief, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Hospital

2014 to 2017: Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Specialist at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital

2017-Present: Professor & Clinical Director, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital

Vice Director, Stem Cell Transplant Unit

Professional Memberships

-National Pediatrics Association

-Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Association (TPOG)

-Turkish Pediatric Hematology Group, Pediatric KIT Subgroup

-International Pediatric Oncology Group (SIOP)

-European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT)

Publications & Research

Authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles in renowned medical journals.

Key research areas:

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia & Pediatric Oncology

Bone Marrow Transplantation & Stem Cell Therapy

Hematological Malignancies & Pediatric Hematology

Neuroblastoma & Childhood Cancers

Immunodeficiency & Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

For a full list of publications, please refer to indexed journals and medical databases.

Education and Specialization

• 2006: Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• 2014: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine
• 2018: Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Oncology

Experience

• 2006 - 2008: Konya Derebucak District Hospital
• 2009 - 2015: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2015: Antalya Kaş State Hospital
• 2015 - 2016: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2016 - 2021: Akdeniz University Hospital
• 2021 - 2023: Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Education

• Faculty of Medicine - Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 1999-2005
• Internal Medicine Residency - Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital 2006-2010
• Hematology Subspecialist Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Clinic 2013-2017
• Associate ProfessorIstanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital 2019
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Experience

• Assistant Doctor Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital - Internal Medicine Clinic 2006-2010
• Internal Medicine Specialist Istanbul Esenyurt State Hospital 2010-2012
• Internal Medicine Specialist-Military service Samsun Military Hospital 2012-2013
• Subspecialty Training Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital - Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Clinic 2013-2017
• Hematology Subspecialist Ankara Gülhane Training and Research Hospital, Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Clinic 2017-2018
• Hematology Subspecialist Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2018-2019
• Associate Professor Istanbul Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital/Hematology 2019-2021
• Associate Professor Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine / Hematology 2021-2024
• Associate Professor Istanbul VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital / Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Clinic 2022-2024
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Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association
• Turkish Apheresis Society
• Hematologic Oncology Society
• Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Association
• Hematologic Immunology Society
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Awards

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• Hematologic Oncology Society, 2015 - Second Prize for Paper
• Hematologic Oncology Society, 2016 - Second Prize for Paper
• Turkish Apheresis Association, 2016 - Paper Third Prize,
• Hematologic Immunology Association, 2016 - Second Prize for Paper
• Hematologic Oncology Society, 2016 - Second Prize for Paper
• Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Association, 2017 - First Prize for Paper
   

Education

• Undergraduate: Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, 2007
• MSc (Internal Medicine Department): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2012
• PhD (Hematology Clinic): Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, 2018
• Associate Professor (Hematology Clinic): Prof.Dr.Cemil Tascioglu Training and Research Hospital, 2019

Prof. Dr. Rafet Eren graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He completed his Internal Medicine specialty training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2012. In 2018, he became a Hematology subspecialist at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital. In 2019, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Hematology. Afterwards, he worked as a faculty member at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital and Istinye University (Istinye University Bahçeşehir and Liv Hospital Vadistanbul) and is currently working at Biruni University Hospital. Dr. Rafet Eren is a member of Turkish Society of Hematology, Hematology Specialty Society and European Society of Hematology and speaks English fluently. He has around 50 publications in national and international refereed journals.

Scientific Memberships

• Turkish Hematology Association
• Hematology Specialty Society
• Turkish Internal Medicine Specialty Society
• European Society of Hematology
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Awards 

• Young Researcher Award (42nd National Hematology Congress), 2016
• Special Jury Paper Award (3rd Hematologic Oncology Congress), 2015
• Paper 3rd Prize (2nd Hematologic Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Symposium), 2016

• Dr. Serdar Bedii Omay specializes in advanced CAR T-cell therapy.
• Innovative CAR T-cell methods include leukapheresis, cell engineering, and infusion.
• Trained internationally, including Molecular Hematology in Japan.
• Holds certification in Internal Medicine and Hematology.
• Member of prestigious hematology societies, expert in bone marrow transplantation.
• Offers remote consultations for patients seeking CAR T-cell therapy.
• Speaks Turkish and English, facilitating international patient communication.