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Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine (2015–present). He has over 20 years of medical oncology experience and has held academic roles since 2010.

Education: MD, Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa (1991–1997). Residency in Internal Medicine, Trakya University (1997–2002). Fellowship in Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2002–2004).

Practice: Medical Oncologist, Trakya University (2005–2008). Medical Oncologist, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital (2008–2010). Associate Professor of Medical Oncology, Trakya University (2010–2015). He previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force at Etimesgut Military Hospital (2004–2005).

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).

She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.

Assoc. Prof. Atakan Topçu, M.D., is a medical oncologist at Medipol University and Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, colorectal, gastric, and neuroendocrine cancers. His work also covers targeted therapies, immunotherapy, geriatric oncology, and cancer-related malnutrition, cachexia, and sarcopenia.

He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Recent work includes a 2024 Frontiers in Medicine study on geriatric syndromes and a 2023 Future Oncology paper on sarcopenia and anxiety in lung cancer. He has also published on the CONUT score in breast cancer and on malnutrition in HER2-negative metastatic gastric cancer.

Dr. Topçu serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Cancer. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, ESMO, and the Turkish Geriatrics Society. Education and training: M.D., Uludağ University; residency in Internal Medicine, Marmara University; fellowship in Medical Oncology, Bezmialem Vakıf University.

Prof. Dr. Önder SÜRGİT is a General Surgeon in the General Surgery Clinic. Working hours: 09:00–18:00. Core practice areas include laparoscopic surgery, cancer surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Graduated from Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine in 1995. Academic title: Professor. Served as Instructor Surgeon at ITEM (Advanced Medical Technologies Training Center). Held faculty roles at Turgut Özal University and Atılım University, Faculties of Medicine. Also worked at Ankara Medicana Hospital and Optimed Health Group. Foreign language: English.

Dr. LV Xiao Jun is the Executive Director of the Department of Medical Oncology. He is a national expert in psycho-oncology and has 30 years of clinical experience. He previously served at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University. He is a recognized expert in cancer treatment and lung cancer care in Fujian Province.

Clinical focus: comprehensive care for solid tumors, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers; palliative care in oncology; and screening and treatment for psychological distress.

Appointments: Standing Committee Member (third term), Psycho-Oncology Committee, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association; Standing Committee Member (third term), Lung Cancer Committee, Fujian Anti-Cancer Association.

The doctor is a leading medical oncologist specializing in cancer treatment through molecular targeted therapies and personalized medicine. With extensive experience, the doctor has served as an advisor to the Spanish Ministry of Health and directed the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology.

The doctor has held prestigious positions, including President of the European Society for Medical Oncology and Head of the Digestive and Endocrine Tumour Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona. The doctor is a prolific researcher with over 70 published papers and has been recognized with awards such as the Cancer Care Award in Gastrointestinal Cancer by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Professor Shixin Liu, MD, PhD, is the Discipline Leader of the Oncology Center. He is the former President of Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital and former Director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Research Institute. He is a second-level professor and doctoral supervisor. He has received the State Council Special Government Allowance, the 4th National Famous Doctor (Outstanding Contribution) award, and the Model of Medical Ethics honor.

He specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors. His focus is precision radiotherapy for thoracic and abdominal cancers. He is skilled in IMRT, VMAT, and SBRT for lung, esophageal, breast, and rectal cancers.

His leadership roles include Vice Chair of CMA Radiation Oncology, CACA Radiotherapy, and CACA Particle Therapy. He serves on the CSCO Standing Committee and as Vice Chair of the CSCO Radiation Oncology Expert Committee. He is Vice Chair of CPAM Radiation Oncology and a Standing Committee member of CSMEA. He chairs the Jilin Medical Association Radiation Oncology branch. He is on the editorial boards of the Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology and the Practical Journal of Cancer.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 2022

Certifications

Certification of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from The American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)

Certification of Nutritional Wellness from The American

Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)

Clinical Focus

General disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as wellness care

Languages spoken: Thai and English

Education
1991 to 1997 Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital

Experience
1997 to 1998 Van Edremit Health Center
1998 to 2003 Ministry of Health Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Resident Doctor
2004 to 2007 Sivas State Hospital, General Surgery Clinic, Specialist Doctor
2007 to Present Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital, Associate Professor

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Medical Association
-Turkish Surgical Society
-Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
-Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery
-Society of Endocrine Surgery

Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a seasoned medical oncologist with a comprehensive background in oncology.​

Education and Training:

Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra (1985).​

Completed residency in Oncology in 1987.​

Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1991).​

Professional Experience:

Head of the Oncology Department at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra (1991–2004).​

Associate Physician at the University Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (1995–2002).​

Adjunct Physician at the Oncology Platform, Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (2004–2014).

Head of the Oncology Department at Hospital General de Villalba (2014–2019).​

Currently practices as a Medical Oncology Specialist at Quirónsalud Alicante.​

Certifications and Training:

Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology between 2003 and 2006.​

Research and Publications:

Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in oncology.

Education and Expertise

• 2010-2016 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
• 2017-2022 – EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE RADIOLOGY DIVISION

Diseases

• Abdominal Radiology
• Breast Radiology

Treatment Methods

• Breast and Thyroid Biopsies
• Non-Vascular Interventional Procedures and Biopsies
• Percutaneous Drainage Procedures

Experience

• 2016-2017 – Uşak State Hospital (General Practitioner)
• 2017-2022 – Ege University (Specialization Training)
• 2022-2024 – Ağrı Training and Research Hospital (Specialist Physician)

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Radiology Association (TRD)
• Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology (TGRD)

Dr. Ozge Utku Aydemir is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Dr. Aydemir completed residency training at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital (2019–2023). Dr. Aydemir then served as a specialist doctor at Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025). Dr. Aydemir earned an MD from Gazi University (English Program).

EBOPRAS (European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) Part 1 certified on 25 Jan 2025. Interests include facial and breast aesthetics, body contouring, microsurgery and hand surgery, reconstructive surgery, injectables (fillers, Botox), and lasers.

Publications include a 2023 article in The Journal of Hand Surgery on outcomes of wide-awake flexor tendon repairs in 58 fingers and 9 thumbs. Dr. Aydemir also completed a thesis on amniotic membrane use in flexor tendon repair. Presentations include oral and poster sessions at TPRECD and an international congress. Member of TPRECD, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society, and Aesthetic Surgery Society.

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong, MD, is a specialist in Family Medicine, General Surgery, and Plastic Surgery. He has more than 25 years of medical experience.

He provides patient-focused care with a strong emphasis on safety and professional standards. His work centers on general and plastic surgery. His goal is to achieve consistent, long-lasting surgical outcomes.

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Professor Raanan Berger, MD PhD, is a medical oncologist and radiotherapist. He is Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center and heads its clinical research unit. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” (2025). He leads the genitourinary oncology program with a focus on prostate cancer. His care includes systemic therapy and radiotherapy in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered model.

He is board-certified in oncology. He earned his MD and PhD at Tel Aviv University and completed his clinical training at Sheba. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Dana-Farber/Harvard, focusing on prostate cancer with Dr. Philip Kantoff and molecular oncology in Dr. William C. Hahn’s lab. He is a member of ESMO and ASCO. He has co-authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers, including studies on outcomes in high- versus very high-risk prostate cancer and on BRCA1/2 in large cohorts.

The doctor is a highly experienced mammologist, specializing in breast surgery. With a focus on innovative surgical techniques, the doctor leads the Breast Surgery Department, ensuring top-tier patient care and outcomes. The doctor is recognized for contributions to breast cancer treatment and has published numerous research articles in prestigious medical journals. The doctor is also involved in clinical trials aimed at improving breast cancer therapies and has received multiple awards for excellence in surgical practice and patient care.

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University, Liv Hospital Topkapı (2025–present). He previously served as Associate Professor and Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital (2023–2025). He was also a Medical Oncologist there (2018–2021).

He has been a member of ASCO and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology since 2018. He is the author or co-author of 19 peer-reviewed international papers on colon, breast, gastric, pancreatic, lung, thyroid, sarcoma, and colorectal cancers.

Notable works include a multicentre study on stage IIB colon cancer survival (Journal of Chemotherapy). He also studied the De Ritis ratio for lung metastasis in testicular cancer (Current Urology). His prognostic studies used PET/CT, MSI, lymph node ratio, and metabolic tumor volume.

Assoc. Prof. Ayşe İrem Yasin, M.D., is a medical oncologist who specializes in solid tumors. Her clinical focus includes breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic cancers. She also treats brain and other CNS tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, head and neck cancers, adenocarcinomas, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and cancers of unknown primary. She practices at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2025–present). She previously worked at Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital (2023–2025).

She completed a Medical Oncology fellowship at Bezmialem Vakıf University (2019–2022). This followed an Internal Medicine residency at the same institution (2012–2016). Her international experience includes the Breast Cancer Unit at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Novara (2022). She also trained at Basel University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Harvard Medical School. She holds the ESMO Board Certificate (2022).

Dr. Tarek M. Hashem is an Associate Professor of Surgical Oncology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University (since 2020). He is also a Consultant in Breast and Oncoplastic Surgery at Shefa Al Orman Comprehensive Cancer Center in Luxor (2018–present).

Focus: breast cancer management and oncoplastic surgery. Procedures include breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, and lumpectomy. Axillary staging includes sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary dissection. He performs reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy. Reconstruction options include implants, expanders, and flaps (LD, TDAP, LICAP, AICAP, TRAM, SEAP), as well as nipple reconstruction and lipofilling. He also performs supermicrosurgery for lymphedema.

Credentials: MBBCh (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University). MRCS (England, 2008). Master’s in General Surgery (Kasr El-Aini, Cairo University, 2009). International Breast Surgery Fellowship per EUSOMA (Marienhospital Düsseldorf, 2011). Fellowship in Breast Surgery (Heidelberg University Hospital, 2013). Doctoral degree in Surgical Oncology (2015).