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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

Kodchanut Litleaungdej, M.D.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011-2012
Erzurum Koprukoyu State Hospital
Department: General Medicine

2012-2017
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
Department: Internal Medicine

06/2017-10/2017
Istanbul Gaziosmanpasa Taksim Training and Research Hospital
Department: Internal Medicine

10/2017-11/2018
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Department: Allergy and Immunology Fellowship

2018/2022
Istanbul University Oncology Institute
Department: Medical Oncology Fellowship

2022-2023
Tekirdag City Hospital
Department: Medical Oncology Specialist

2023-present
Istanbul Medipol University Medipol Bahcelievler Private Hospital
Department: Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.

EDUCATION

2005-2011
Medical Education
Sivas Cumhuriyet University Medical Faculty, Sivas, Turkey

2012-2017
Internal Medicine
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

2017-2018
Allergy-Immunology Fellowship
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Istanbul, Turkey

2018-2022
Medical Oncology Fellowship
Istanbul University Oncology Institute, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

2022
ESMO Board Certification in Medical Oncology
10th September 2022 in Paris, France.

2023
Medical Oncology Assoc. Prof.
Istanbul Medipol University Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey

INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS:

1. Astefania - ROCHE

• Title: A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Adjuvant Atezolizumab or Placebo and Trastuzumab Emtansine for Participants With HER2-Positive Breast Cancer at High Risk of Recurrence Following Preoperative Therapy
• Role: Subinvestigator

2. PFİZER

• Title: A Study Of Lorlatinib Versus Crizotinib In First-Line Treatment Of Patients With ALK-Positive NSCLC
• Role: Subinvestigator

3. RECITE - AMGEN

• Title: Study of Romiplostim for Chemotherapy-induced Thrombocytopenia in Adult Subjects With Gastrointestinal, Pancreatic, or Colorectal Cancer
• Role: Subinvestigator

4. NAVIGATE - BAYER

• Title: A Study to Test the Effect of the Drug Larotrectinib in Adults and Children With NTRK-fusion Positive Solid Tumors
• Role: Subinvestigator

5. RUBY - Tesaro (PRA)

• Title: A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Multicenter Study of Dostarlimab (TSR-042) Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel Versus Placebo Plus Carboplatin-paclitaxel in Patients With Recurrent or Primary Advanced Endometrial Cancer
• Role: Subinvestigator

6. ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036 - MSD

• Title: Study of Chemotherapy With Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) Followed by Maintenance With Olaparib (MK-7339) for the First-Line Treatment of Women With BRCA Non-mutated Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (EOC) (MK-7339-001/KEYLYNK001/ENGOT-ov43/GOG-3036)
• Role: Subinvestigator

7. ASTRA ZENECA

• Title: To Study Clinical Effectiveness and Safety of Olaparib Monotherapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients.
• Role: Subinvestigator

8. ROSY-O - ASTRA ZENECA

• Title: Roll Over StudY for Patients Who Have Completed a Previous Oncology Study With Olaparib
• Role: Subinvestigator
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INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

I. Published journal articles indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI

Weekly Paclitaxel in Classic Kaposi Sarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ahmed, M. A., Karaman, S., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 102(5)

Carboplatin Desensitization in Ovarian Carcinoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Khanmammadov, N., Doğan, İ., Ferhatoğlu, F., Yildiz, A., Ak, N., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(45), e31726

High-Dose Chemotherapy for Ewing’s Sarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Celik, A. I., Gulbas, Z., & Başaran, M.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(49), e32213

Multidrug Refractory TFE3(+) Renal Cell Carcinoma

• Authors: Paksoy, Nail, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice, 2022, 28.1: 215-221

Crizotinib Efficacy in NSCLC with MET Alterations

• Authors: Gürbüz, M., Kiliçkap, S., Bilici, A., Karadurmuş, N., Sezer, A., Şendur, M. A. N., ... & Demirkazik, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(50), e32368

Clinicopathological Features in ALK Mutant NSCLC

• Authors: Dogan, I., Gurbuz, M., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., ... & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 101(34)

PSMA-Based Tumor Burden in Prostate Cancer

• Authors: HAS SIMSEK, Duygu, et al.
• Journal: Annals of Nuclear Medicine, 2021, 35.6: 680-690

Atezolizumab in Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma

• Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
• Journal: European Urology Focus, 2021, 7.5: 1061-1066

Pulmonary Sarcomatoid Carcinoma

• Authors: FERHATOGLU, Ferhat, et al.
• Journal: Oncology Research and Treatment, 2021, 44.11: 590-601

Prognostic Factors in Atezolizumab-Treated Urothelial Carcinoma

• Authors: TURAL, Deniz, et al.
• Journal: International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2021, 26.8: 1506-1513

Atezolizumab with Chemotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer

• Authors: GÜRBÜZ, Mustafa, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 1-9

FOLFIRINOX vs. Gemcitabine + Nab-Paclitaxel in Pancreatic Cancer

• Authors: AY, Seval, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Chemotherapy, 2022, 1-7

Trastuzumab Emtansine in Older HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Patients

• Authors: CIL, Ibrahim, et al.
• Journal: Tumori Journal, 2022, 108.1: 19-25

Real-Life Efficacy of Osimertinib in Advanced NSCLC

• Authors: HIZAL, Mutlu, et al.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 2022, 148.6: 1501-1508

ALK-Positive Cells Percentage and Alectinib Efficacy

• Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., Kılıçkap, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 149(8), 4141-4148

Real-World Data on Alectinib in ALK-Positive NSCLC

• Authors: Hizal, M., Bilgin, B., Paksoy, N., Kılıçkap, S., Atcı, M. M., Kahraman, S., ... & Şendur, M. A. N.
• Journal: Future Oncology, 18(23), 2573-2582

Prognostic Factors in Metastatic RCC with T790M Mutation

• Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

FLOT Regimen in Metastatic Gastric Cancer

• Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Desensitization Protocol in Lenalidomide Hypersensitivity Reactions

• Authors: DEMIR, Semra, et al.
• Journal: Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2019, 123.4: 394-397

Factors Associated with Diagnostic Skin Test Positivity in PPI Hypersensitivity

• Authors: ÖZDEMIR, Seçil Kepil, et al.
• Journal: Allergy, 2019, 74.6: 1187-1190

Efficacy of Capecitabine and Temozolomide in Neuroendocrine Tumors

• Authors: Ünal, Ç., Azizy, A., Karabulut, S., Taştekin, D., Akyıldız, A., Yaşar, S., ... & Sağlam, S.
• Journal: The Oncologist, oyad257

Subsequent Treatments in Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Progression

• Authors: Karacin, C., Oksuzoglu, B., Demirci, A., Keskinkılıç, M., Baytemür, N. K., Yılmaz, F., ... & Hacıbekiroğlu, İ.
• Journal: BMC cancer, 23(1), 192

Termination of Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Scientific Reports, 13(1), 8779

Long-term Outcomes and Predictors of Recurrence in Node-Negative Early Stage Breast Cancer

• Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Ak, N., ... & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, 1-9

Prognostic Factors Influencing PFS in HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Authors: Doğan, İ., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A.
• Journal: European Journal of Breast Health, 19(2), 128

Treatment Efficacy of Ribociclib or Palbociclib plus Letrozole in Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Authors: Kahraman, S., Erul, E., Seyyar, M., Gumusay, O., Bayram, E., Demirel, B. C., ... & Nahit Sendur, M. A.
• Journal: Future Oncology, 19(10), 727-736

Efficacy and Safety of Sorafenib in Adult Metastatic Osteosarcoma Patients

• Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Single-Agent Temozolomide as Salvage Therapy in Heavily Pretreated Metastatic Sarcoma Patients

• Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Outcomes and Prognostic Factors in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma with Brain Metastases

• Authors: Dogan, I., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

FLOT Regimen in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Gastric Cancer

• Authors: Tastekin, D., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ferhatoglu, F., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., & Karabulut, S.
• Journal: Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

Prognostic Factors of Perioperative FLOT Regimen in Operable Gastric Cancer

• Authors: Erol, C., Sakin, A., Basoglu, T., Ozden, E., Cabuk, D., Dogan, M., ... & Sendur, M. A. N.
• Journal: [Not specified]

Efficacy and Outcomes of Systemic Chemotherapy in Posttransplant Kaposi Sarcoma

• Authors: Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Doğan, I., Ferhatoğlu, F., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A.
• Journal: Medicine, 102(39), e35383

Comparison of Second-Line Treatments in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

• Authors: Pehlivan, M., Paksoy, N., Aydin, E., Basaran, M., & Ekenel, M.
• Journal: Medicine, 102(41), e35245

Toxicity Management and Effectiveness of Regorafenib in Advance GIST Patients: A Real-world Study - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoğlu, F., Doğan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Bozbey, H. U., Karabulut, S., & Taştekin, D. - Journal: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY, 1(1)

Demographic and Clinical Features and Factors Associated with Survival in Patients with Primary Glomerulonephritis: Single Tertiary Center Experience - Authors: Paksoy, N., Trabulus, S., Seyahi, N., & Altiparmak, M. R. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 11(1)

Efficacy of Sorafenib in Symptomatic Patients with Pretreated Progressive Desmoid Tumors - Authors: Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M.

Nodal Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy is a Better Predictive Factor of Survival Than Miller-Payne Scoring in Breast Cancer - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Journal of Oncological Sciences, 7.2: 42-49

Evaluation of Prognostic and Predictive Values of Hemogram Parameters in Patients with Advanced Stage Ovarian Carcinoma - Authors: Ak, Naziye, et al. - Journal: Turkish Journal of Oncology/Türk Onkoloji Dergisi, 2021, 36.4

Identifying Risk Factors Associated with Survival and Drug-Related Toxicities in Imatinib-Resistant Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) Patients Treated with Sunitinib - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Karabulut, S., Paksoy, N., & Tastekin, D.

Real-life Outcomes of ROS1 Fusion-positive Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients who were Treated with Crizotinib - Authors: Dogan, İ., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Aydın, E., Vatansever, S., & Aydine, A. - Journal: TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY

Predictors of the acquisition of T790M mutation in EGFR-mutant metastatic lung cancer patients who were treated with EGFR inhibitors - Authors: Dogan, I., Khanmammadov, N., Paksoy, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydıner, A. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Pulmonology

Laterality of Adrenal Gland Metastasis in Lung Cancer: Results of a Comparative Study - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Gagatay, T., Okumus, G., Aydiner, A., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., ... & Saip, P. - Journal: Eurasian Journal of Medical Investigation, 7(2)

Poor Risk Factors Affecting Cancer Patients Infected with Covid-19: A Retrospective Comparative Study from a Pandemic Hospital - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Kapağan, T., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Medetalibeyoğlu, A., Şenkal, N., ... & Vatansever, S. - Journal: Turk Onkoloji Dergisi, 38(1)

Systemic Treatment Outcomes of Progressive Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma from the Registries of a Tertiary Cancer Center - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., & Başaran, M. - Journal: Namik Kemal Tip Dergisi, 10(4)

Evaluation of clinical features and risk factors related to late recurrence (> 5 years) in patients with breast cancer - Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Aydiner, A., & Paksoy, N. - Journal: Journal of Surgery & Medicine (JOSAM), 6(12)

Assessing the Clinical Impact of Lutetium-177 DOTATATE Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) on Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multicenter Real-World Data from Türkiye

Thesis:

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Internal Medicine Department PAKSOY, Nail. Demographical, clinical characteristics and survival factors in patients withprimary glomerulonephritis: Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty Experience. (2016)

International Refereed Congress / Symposium Publications in Proceedings (ASCO/ESMO Abstracts)

Prognostic factors influencing progression-free survival in HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer patients who treated with lapatinib and capecitabine combination

• Authors: Dogan, I., Paksoy, N., Ak, N., Vatansever, S., Saip, P., & Aydiner, A. (2022)

Efficacy of regorafenib and 5-fluorouracil-based rechallenge treatment in the third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer: A Turkish oncology group study

• Authors: Şenocak Taşçi, E., Oyan, B., Sonmez, O., Mutlu, A. U., Atcı, M. M., Oner, I., ... & Gulmez, A. (2022)

Long-term outcomes and predictors of recurrence in patients with early-stage node-negative breast cancer

• Authors: Dogan, I., Aydin, E., Paksoy, N., Ferhatoglu, F., Ak, N., Ibis, K., ... & Aydiner, A. (2021)

Efficacy of temozolomide in pretreated patients with metastatic sarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Efficacy of sorafenib in symptomatic patients with pretreated progressive desmoid tumors

• Authors: Ferhatoglu, F., Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ak, N., Pehlivan, M., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Efficacy of sorafenib in heavily pretreated adult patients with metastatic osteosarcoma

• Authors: Paksoy, N., Dogan, I., Ekenel, M., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Outcomes and prognostic factors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients with brain metastases

• Authors: Dogan, İ., Iribas, A., Paksoy, N., Ekenel, M., Vatansever, S., & Basaran, M. (2021)

Association of response to first-line chemotherapy with the efficacy of atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma

• Authors: Tural, D., Olmez, O. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artac, M., Ozhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Erman, M. (2021)

Safety and survival in adult women with platinum-sensitive relapsed BRCA mutant ovarian cancer: A study of patients in Olaparib Turkey Early Access Program—LynTurk study

• Authors: Esin, E., Ahmed, M. A., Yıldırım, H. Ç., Mandel, N. M., Erdemoglu, E., Sari, M., ... & Paydas, S. (2023)

Atezolizumab in patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have progressed after first-line chemotherapy: Results of real-life experiences

• Authors: Tural, D., Ölmez, Ö. F., Sümbül, A. T., Artaç, M., Özhan, N., Akar, E., ... & Kılıçkap, S. (2021)

Dr. Prat is a clinical scientist with expertise in breast cancer research, clinical trials, and gene expression. He has a MD degree from the University of Barcelona and completed a medical oncology fellowship at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology. He is Head of the Translational Genomics and Targeted Therapeutics in Solid Tumors Group at August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, President of the Board of Directors of SOLTI, and member of the Executive Committee of The Breast International Group. He has published 160 publications with 13.479 citations and is a Tenure-Track Professor of Barcelona University and Director of the Breast Pathology – Senology Master´s degree.

Doctor is a Medical Oncologist with expertise in angiogenesis, DNA repair mechanisms, and immunology. She has a degree in medicine from Complutense University of Madrid, a medical oncology MD from the same university, and a PhD from Univesidad Autonoma de Barcelona. She is a Co-Chair of the GEICO Group, Faculty member for the Gyn-Track in the European Society of Medical Oncology, Spanish Representative of GOG, Spanish representative in the Cervical Committee and Phase II Committee of the GCIG Group, and an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, and the Spanish Association of Medical Oncology. She has authored over 100 publications and presentations.

Professor Bosch is a highly reputed leader in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) and conducts clinical and basic research on CLL and other lymphoproliferative disorders, focusing on the molecular pathogenesis of CLL and new therapeutic approaches. He has published over 100 articles in prestigious journals and is a professor of haematology at the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital of Barcelona.

Licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training, including undergraduate studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and Radiation Oncology specialization training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2012-2016). Previous education from Sixteen Numbered Shirvan School (Azerbaijan) High School (1998-2004).

Dr. Raj is a highly experienced Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience and over 50,000 cancer surgeries performed. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and has many international and national publications to his credit. He specializes in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology and serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. His belief is in "adding life to years" and improving the quality of life, not just adding years to life.

Professor Santoro is heavily involved in research, with interest in many topics, such as the development of new cancer drugs and new biological therapies, interests for solid and haematological tumours, and not only he treats cancer survivors but also patients with comorbidities.

He has worked in Humanitas Research Hospital for 22 years. Professor Santoro’s post-graduate research was carried out at the Unité de Development Therapeutique (Institut de Cancerologie et d’Immunogenetique, Villejuif of Paris) from 1974 to 1975, and in the Division of Medical Oncology of the National Cancer Institute of Milan from 1976 to 1977. 

In 1977, he specialized in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology at University of Rome. In 1979, he completed his fellowship post-graduate work in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York and later, at Stanford University. In 1980, he specialized in oncology at the University of Genoa. 

Current Teaching Activity: Professor Santoro worked as Contract Professor at the Specialization School in Clinical Pathology ad Pavia University from 1992 to 1997. Also, from 1993 to 2002 he has been President of the Rare Tumour Group. Now he is full professor at Humanitas University. 

Current Positions: 

• .Since 1997, he is the Director of the Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology, at Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan. Also, he is Member of the Ethics Committee of Istituto Clinico Humanitas and Director of Clinical Research in the same Institute since 2007.
• - Since 2008, he is Member of the Planning Committee, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics, Rome, Italy.
• - Since October 2008, Professor Santoro is Counsellor of the Board of Directors of the Fondazione Humanitas for Research of Rozzano, Italy.
• - Since November 2008, he is Expert Member of the National Centre for the Prevention and Control of Disease, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
• - Since February 2009, he is National Representative preparatory actions for the "European Partnership for Action against Cancer" Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
• - Since February 2009, Professor Santoro is member of National Italian Committee on the Research Network in Oncology, Ministry of Work and of Health and Social Politics (Rome, Italy).
• - Since May 2009, he is Coordinator of the Oesophageal-Stomach Cancer Group Coordinator of the Liver and Biliary Tree Cancer Group, Regional Oncology Commission – Lombardy Oncology Network.

In addition, Professor Santoro’s unique expertise was recognized through numerous awards, such as the Managing Doctor of the Year award (2013), the City of Siena S. Caterina d’Oro Award (2013, Serra Association Award for scientific research) and social and healthcare commitment (Salerno, 2009). 

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa ÖZATEŞ

Dr Ozates was born in 1966 in Birecik district of Sanliurfa in Turkey. He completed his primary and secondary education in my hometown, Birecik. He got into Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1983. After 6 years of successful education, he started Radiology education at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine by passing the Medical Specialization Examination (TUS) in the same year I graduated in 1989.

Between 1993 and 1995, he worked as a Radiology Specialist in various hospitals in Gaziantep. He passed the Assistant Professorship exam and started to work as a faculty member at Dicle University in 1995.

Post-Specialization Trainings:

2003, Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Ankara

2003, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Istanbul

2001-2004, ESNR European Course of Neuroradiology (3 Semesters)

1997, Johns Hopkins University, Neuroradiology, Baltimore, USA

1997, Cornell University, Neuroradiology, New York, USA

1996, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Istanbul

1994, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, İzmir

1993, Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, MRI Department, Bursa

1993, UCLA Medical Center (as visitor), Los Angles, USA

1992-1993, Maçka EMAR, Dr. Murat Dinçer, Istanbul

His Academic Studies:

International Publications: 23

International Papers: 27

National Publications: 45

National Papers: 48

Conferences: 11

Citations: 210 Scientific Publications (Average Citations per Item: 10.50, h-index: 9), USA edition 1 Book, Various Conferences

Scientific Organizations he is a member of:

European Society of Radiology (ESR)

Turkish Radiology Association (TRD)

Magnetic Resonance Association

Istanbul Medical Chamber (ITO)

Turkish Neuroradiology Association

In 2003, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor with the examination held at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005-2013, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital Radiology Clinic Chief, Training and Administrative Officer.

In 2013, he started to work as a professor at Nişantaşı University. On March 15, 2013, he was appointed as the Inter-University Board Representative for 1 year. He is a Member of the Board of Trustees of Ayvansaray University. He is a sub – specialist in “Pediatric Radiology”

His articles have been published in many magazines in Turkey and abroad. He presented written and oral presentations and gave conferences at congresses in various cities and countries.

As the Radiology Clinic Chief of Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, he is the first professor who performed Coronary CT Angiography in a state hospital in Istanbul.

He is one of Turkey’s first Children’s Radiology Specialist Minor. He did his military service between March and April 2000 at the 200-bed Malatya Military Hospital.

Dr. Alrawi is a highly qualified and experienced Board-certified Surgical Oncologist with expertise in upper gastrointestinal, head and neck, minimal invasive, breast, colorectal, and heated chemoperfusion oncology. He has held posts in tertiary referral cancer centers and is currently the Director of Oncology Services at VPS Hospital system in UAE & MENA. He is also involved in oncology research.