- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018 International Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award
- Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group (TPOG) Society-President (2008-2010) Administrative Board Member (1999-2010)
- International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)- Chair - Supportive Care Working Group (2010-present)
- Turkish Pediatric Hematology Society- Chair, Febrile Neutropenia and Supportive Care Working Group, 2016-present
- WHO (World Health Organization) Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer Working Group, member
- International Society of Pediatric Oncology - Europe (SIOP-E) Brain Tumor Study Group (DIPG and HGG–Europe Study Group) member- national coordinator for Turkey
- European Retinoblastoma Study Group, member
- TPOG Neuroblastoma Study Group, member
- Oncopedia International Editorial Board Member (scientific website for pediatric oncology -StJude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) member (since1998)
- Childrens Oncology Group (COG) International member (since 1998)
- International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP)- member (since 1992)
- International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) prizes for presented studies (1999, 2009, 2013), Research award of Turkey’s Scientific & Technical Research Council, (Medicine)1980, 1981, 1982
- Principal fields of clinical interest:
- Oncology (Childhood and adolescent),
- Hematology (Childhood and adolescent),
- Immunotherapy, targeted treatment,
- Supportive Care in Hematology and Oncology (infections, nutrition etc.),
- Vaccination.
| Education/Training | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Visiting Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | Memorial Sloan Kettering, NY; NY University; UCLA, Los Angeles | 1992 - ... |
| Pediatric Hematologist-Oncology Sub-Specialty | Istanbul University, Oncology Institute | 1990 - ... |
| Pediatrics Residency | Istanbul University, School of Medicine | 1985 - ... |
| Medical Education | Ege University Faculty of Medicine | 1976 - ... |
| Academic Title | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Professor, Consultant | VKV American Hospital, Pediatrics | 2005 - ... |
| Full Professor | Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatrics | 2008 - ... |
| Full Professor | Istanbul University, Oncology Institute | 1990 - ... |