About Dr. Erdal Karaoz

Dr. Erdal Karaöz is a highly distinguished specialist in gene therapy, stem cell science, and tissue engineering, currently serving at the LIV Cancer Centre Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey. With decades of advanced academic and clinical experience, he is recognized as one of the leading experts in stem cell–based treatments, regenerative medicine, and innovative therapeutic strategies for complex diseases, particularly cancer.

He completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Dicle University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, followed by a Doctorate in the Department of Histology and Embryology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. His academic background further includes significant contributions and leadership roles in the fields of histology, embryology, stem cell research, and medical genetics.

Throughout his career, Dr. Karaöz has been deeply involved in clinical, laboratory, and translational research, establishing foundational programs and pioneering work in stem cell and gene therapy. He has held prominent academic positions, including founding directorships at major research centers, and has contributed to the advancement of personalized medicine, tissue engineering, and immunomodulatory therapies.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Erdal Karaoz

• Cell therapy

• Stem cell–based treatments

• Cancer treatment using stem cells

• Tissue regeneration and organ engineering

• Gene therapy

• Personalized therapeutic approaches

• Oncogram and chemosensitivity testing for cancer cells

• Diabetes treatment using regenerative methods

• Medical genetics and embryology

• Immunosuppressive therapy for autoimmune diseases

Area of Interest

• Stem Cell Therapy

Qualification

• 1986: Dicle University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Department of Biology

• 1989: Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 1994: Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 1996: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 2002: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology

• 2003: Kocaeli University, Center for Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research & Application (Founding Director); Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Stem Cells (Head of Department)

• 2005: Harvard Medical School, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, USA

Work Experience

• Associate Professor, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology (1996)

• Professor, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology (2002)

• Chairman, SDU Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology (1997–2003)

• Board Member, SDU Health Sciences Institute (1997–2000)

• Assistant Coordinator, SDU Faculty of Medicine (1996–1998)

• Undergraduate Transfer Committee Member, SDU Faculty of Medicine (1997)

• Specialist Training Evaluation Commission Member, Turkish Histology and Embryology Association (2002–2006)

• Experimental Animal Management Unit Member, SDU Faculty of Medicine (2003)

• Board Member, KOU School of Health Sciences (2003–2012)

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