Liv Hospital Ulus/İstanbul – Histology-Embryology, Stem Cell, Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Center

Medical Field of Interest and Activities

• Cellular treatment
• Stem Cells
• Cancer Stem Cells
• Tissue / Organ Engineering
• Gene Therapy
• Tailor-made treatment
• Oncogram

Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree : Dicle University, Faculty of Science, Biology Depart., 1986.
• Master Degree : Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine Histology Embryology Depart.,1989.
• Doctorate degree : Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Depart.,1994.
• Assoc. Professor : Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Depart., 1996. • Professor : Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Depart., 2002.
• 2003-2014 : Kocaeli University, Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research and Application Center (Founder Manager), KOÜ Health Sciences Institute, Stem Cell Department (Founder Department Chairman).
• 2005 : Harvard Medical School, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston/ABD

Academic Works

• SDÜ Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Depart Chairman (January 1997-October 2003).
• SDÜ Health Sciences Institute Board Member (1997-2000).
• SDÜ Faculty of Medicine II Term Assistant Coordinator (1996-1998).
• SDÜ Faculty of Medicine Undergraduate Transfer Committee Member (1997).
• Turkish Histology and Embryology Association, Specialist Training Evaluation Commission Member (2002-2006).
• SDÜ Faculty of Medicine Experiment Animal Management Unit Member (2003-October 2003).
• KOU School of Health Sciences Board Member (2003-2012).
• KOÜ Kocaeli Health Services Vocational High School (29.09.2004-26.06.2007)
• KOÜ Senato Member (29.09.2004-26.06.2007).
• İ.Ü Research Institute of Experimental Medicine (DETAE) Metabolism and Diabetes Research and Implementation Unit Scientific Board Member (2006-…).
• KTÜ Teknopark ATİ Technology Scientific Board Member (2006-2008).
• KOÜ Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research and Application Center (2006-2014).
• KOÜ Kocaeli Health Services Vocational High School Board Member (2007-2014).
• KOÜ Health Sciences Institute, Stem Cell Department Chairman. (23.03.2010-2014).

Magazine Editorial, Publication and Scientific Advisory Board Membership

• Frontiers in Stem Cell Treatments (Associate Editor)
• World Journal of Stem Cells
• Journal of Transplantation Technologies & Research
• Journal of Molecular Biochemistry
• Current Tissue Engineering
• Turkish Clinical Medical Science Journal
• Okmeydanı Science Journal (The Medical Journal of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital)
• Islets
• Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

Arbitration in International Journals

• Journal of Veterinary Medicine.
• Cell Biology and Toxicology.
• Histology and Histopathology.
• Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
• Archives of Oral Biology.
• Journal of Cell and Molecular Biology.
• Turkish Journal of Hematology
• Tr J of Med Sci.
• Stem Cells and Cloning: Advances and Applications journal.
• Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
• Stem Cell Reviews and Reports
• Stem Cell Research & Therapy
• Journal of Clinical Immunology and Immunopathology Research
• Tissue and Cell
• Journal of Biomedical Research
• Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research
• Histochemistry and Cell Biology
• Experimental Diabetes Research
• PLoS ONE
• Odontology
• Cell Transplantation
• Journal of Molecular Biochemistry
• Biotechnology and Bioengineering
• Cytotherapy
• Stem Cells
• Current Tissue Engineering
• Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
• Regenerative Medicine
• Molecular Biology Reports
• Cell Proliferation
• Gene
• Neurological Research
• Basic and Clinical Andrology
• Tr J Biol
• World Journal of Stem Cells
• Cell Transplantation

Association Memberships

• ISCA (International Stem Cell Academy)
• Member of Histology and Embryology Association (1997-……..).
• Member of New York Academy of Sciences (1997-…….).
• Member of Sterology Association (1999-…….)
• Member of Turkish Electron Microscopy Association (2000 -……..).
• Euroscience, Active individual Member (2000-……….).
• Member of Turkish Hematology Association (2009-…….).
• Member of the European Hematology Association (2009-………).
• Member of Molecular Cancer Research Association (2009-……..).
• Member of European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) (2009-……..).
• Member of International Cellular Medicine Society (2010-……..).
• Organ, Tissue and Cell Transplantation Society (Board Member, 2013-……..).
• Stem Cells and Cellular Therapy Association (Board Member, Chairman, 2013-……..).

Researches and Publications

• International Article: 64
• National: 53
• Arbitration in International Journals: 50
• International Conference Presentation: 16
• International Book Chapter: 4
• Turkish Book: 4
• Turkish Book Chapter: 2
• Awards: 36