After completing his university education at Dicle University in 1986, Dr. Erdal Karaöz completed his "PhD" education at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology in 1994. He received the title of "Associate Professor" in 1996 and "Professor" in 2002. Working in the field of "Stem Cell, Tissue Engineering and Gene Therapies" since 2000, Dr. Karaöz conducted studies on "Embryonic Stem Cell and Islet Transplantation" at Harvard University in Boston, USA in 2005.
Having published 4 books, authored 14 book chapters, 10 of which are international, and 190 published articles, 169 of which are international, Dr. Karaöz (Google Scholar H index: 41,) founded "Kocaeli University (KOU) Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Research and Application Center" (KÖGEM) in 2006, the first institutional R&D center in the field of stem cell in Turkey. During his time at KÖGEM, he organized 23 national and international courses on "Stem Cell, Tissue Engineering and Endometrial Embryo Co-Culture" with the participation of approximately 400 academicians and scientists. During this period, he worked as an executive, researcher and consultant in many national and international projects, including 30 TÜBİTAK projects. He has worked and continues to work as Project Consultant-Panelist and External Reviewer for many institutions, especially Tübitak.
He served as the founding Head of the "Stem Cell Department" at Kocaeli University Institute of Health Sciences in 2010 and initiated the first Postgraduate education in the field of "Stem Cell" in Turkey. In the following years, he started the "PhD" program. Many students have completed or are continuing their education in these programs.
Dr. Karaöz is a reviewer for many national and international scientific journals and is on the editorial board of some of them. He has given conferences as an invited speaker in nearly 300 national and international congresses.
He voluntarily retired from this position, which he continued until 1 October 2014 and started to work as the Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Production Centers Supervisor at Liv Hospital / Istanbul, where he established the center under GMP (Good Manufacture Practice) standards for the first time in Turkey under private hospital conditions.
Prof. Karaöz served as the founding chairperson of the board of directors of the "Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Association" between 2013-2016 and is still a member of the Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the Turkish Academy of Sciences Stem Cell Working Group.
Prof. Karaöz mainly carries out R&D studies on the immunosuppressive, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, new vessel formation and fine structure properties of Mesenchymal Stem Cells obtained from various tissues and organs, as well as beta cell replacement applications of embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCs) in diabetes treatment. Hitherto, he has been a consultant in the establishment process of many national and international stem cell laboratories. He is currently managing the processes that require or do not require ministry approval for people with various diseases to benefit from cellular treatment options with transplantable cells produced in the GMP (Good Manufacture Practice) Lab in the "Regenerative Medicine Center", where he is the director under Private Liv Hospital. Prof. Karaöz has been and/or is involved in many clinical trials and research projects approved by the Ministry of Health titled Efficacy of Allogeneic Umbilical Cord Matrix Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for many diseases such as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy", "Spinocerebellar ataxia", "Friedreich's ataxia", "Non-progressive congenital myopathy", "spinal cord injury", "Retinitis pigmentosa", "hypoxic encephalopathy due to ischemia", "encephalomalacia after head trauma", "cerebral palsy" and "subacute sclerosing pan encephalitis (SSPE), Multiple sclerosis, Autism, Systemic sclerosis etc. which cannot be treated with currently known medical methods. In the first year of the Covid 19 pandemic, he managed the laboratory part of the stem cell application processes in ministry-approved cGMP standards to approximately 500 intensive care patients who had lost all known treatment options.
Prof. Karaöz served as the founding Vice Rector of Istinye University (ISU), which was established on 01.04.2015 with Law No. 6642, until 30.12.2019. He assumed the position of Rector in December 2019 and resigned from this position voluntarily in January 2022. During the 6 years he spent at the university, he built the entire R&D infrastructure of the university and worked hard to make ISU a real R&D university. In this context, 3D Design and Prototyping Application and Research Center, Scientific and Technological Research Application and Research Center, Molecular Cancer Application and Research Center, Neurological Sciences Application and Research Center, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Application and Research Center, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Application and Research Center, Ageing Studies Application and Research Center and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center are some of the R&D centers established by Prof. Karaöz.
Prof. Karaöz currently continues his academic work at the university as well as serving as the director of LivMedCell, the Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Center at Liv Hospital. He also continues his clinical studies alongside national and international R&D activities.Prof. Karaöz continues to work in Biotechnology Companies, of which he is a founder or partner, to develop stem cell-based biological products that will benefit humanity. He serves as the founder and Head of the Board of Directors of Hazkar Sağlık Hiz. Ltd. Şti. founder and CBO of Virostem Biotechnology A.Ş., founder.
International Publications and Academic Contributions
Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz has authored hundreds of national and international scientific publications. His work has been published in respected journals including:
- Histochemistry and Cell Biology
- Cytotherapy
- Stem Cells International
- Cell Transplantation
- Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- PLoS One
- World Journal of Stem Cells
- Cellular Immunology
- Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
- Tissue and Cell
- Experimental Eye Research
- Neurosurgery
- Brain Research
- Stem Cell Reviews and Reports
Prominent research topics include:
- Characterization of dental pulp stem cells
- Immunomodulatory effects of MSCs
- Stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries
- Mesenchymal stem cell applications in COVID-19 patients
- Diabetes and pancreatic regeneration
- Hydrogel systems for tissue engineering
- Exosome-based therapies
- Cellular therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Stem cell applications in traumatic brain injury
- Cancer microenvironment and stromal cell interactions
Books and Academic Works
Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz has authored numerous books and book chapters in stem cell biology and embryology.
International Book Contributions
- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
- Adult and Embryonic Stem Cells
- Islets of Langerhans
- Dental Stem Cells
- Biotechnology to Combat COVID-19
- Pancreas, Kidney and Skin Regeneration
National Books
- Stem Cells
- Stem Cells: Basic Principles and Current Experimental Approaches
- Human Embryology
- Cytology: Cell Science
- Special Histology
- Cord Blood Stem Cells and History of Cord Blood Banking
- IVF Laboratory Methods
- Assisted Reproductive Techniques
- Diabetes Mellitus: From Past to Future
- Embryology at a Glance
Clinical and Translational Studies
Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz is considered one of the pioneers of translational medicine in Türkiye, focusing on transforming laboratory research into clinical applications.
He has conducted clinical research particularly in:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cerebral palsy
- Traumatic brain injury
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Critical COVID-19 cases
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Retinal diseases
- Tendon and bone healing
- Organ regeneration
- Cardiac regeneration
- Cellular and exosome-based therapies
He is also actively involved in GMP-standard cellular product development, stem cell production, cryopreservation, quality control, and validation of cellular products.
Scientific Vision
The scientific vision of Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz is centered on understanding stem cell biology at the molecular level, developing regenerative treatment strategies, and translating these technologies into clinical practice. His work represents a multidisciplinary bridge between basic sciences, bioengineering, and clinical medicine.
As a scientist who has made major contributions to the advancement of stem cell research, cellular therapies, and regenerative medicine in Türkiye, Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz is internationally recognized for his academic leadership, scientific publications, and clinical research.
Scientific Research and Focus Areas
Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz’s research primarily focuses on the biology and clinical applications of mesenchymal stem cells.
Key research areas include:
- Dental pulp stem cells
- Wharton’s jelly-derived stem cells
- Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells
- Bone marrow stem cells
- Pancreatic islet cells
- Neural regeneration
- Spinal cord injuries
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Cerebral palsy
- Traumatic brain injury
- Diabetes and insulin-producing cells
- Osteogenic differentiation
- Cardiac regeneration
- Retina and corneal regeneration
- Tissue repair following organ injury
- Cellular therapies in COVID-19
- Exosome-based therapies
- Biomaterials and hydrogel systems
- 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering
- Cancer stem cells
- Immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory mechanisms
His studies encompass multidisciplinary areas including cell biology, molecular biology, translational medicine, biomaterial development, and clinical phase studies.
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Administrative Positions and Memberships
Erdal Karaöz has held numerous academic, administrative, and scientific leadership positions throughout his distinguished career in regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and translational biomedical research.
His major administrative appointments and institutional memberships include:
- Head of the Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University (January 1997 – October 2003)
- Member of the Executive Board, Institute of Health Sciences, Süleyman Demirel University (1997–2000)
- Coordinator Assistant for Year II, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University (1996–1998)
- Member of the Lateral Transfer Commission, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University (1997)
- Member of the Residency Training Evaluation Commission, Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (2002–2006)
- Member of the Laboratory Animals Management Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University (2003 – October 2003)
- Member of the Executive Board, School of Health, Kocaeli University (2003–2012)
- Director of the Kocaeli Vocational School of Health Services, Kocaeli University (29 September 2004 – 26 June 2007)
- Member of the University Senate, Kocaeli University (29 September 2004 – 26 June 2007)
- Member of the Scientific Board, Department of Metabolism and Diabetes Research, Institute of Experimental Medicine (DETAE), Istanbul University (2006–2014)
- Director of the Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Research and Application Center, Kocaeli University (2006–2014)
- Member of the Executive Board, Kocaeli Vocational School of Health Services, Kocaeli University (2007–2014)
- Head of the Department of Stem Cell, Institute of Health Sciences, Kocaeli University (23 March 2010 – 2014)
- Head of the Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research Center, Liv Hospital (1 October 2014 – present)
- Member of the Ethics Committee, Liv Hospital Ulus (15 October 2014 – present)
- Head of the Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Production Center, Liv Hospital (21 November 2014 – present)
- Member of the Medical Executive Board, Liv Hospital (29 April 2015 – present)
- Member of the High Advisory Board, Turkish Health Tourism Development Council Association (21 March 2015 – present)
Professional Society Memberships
Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz is an active member of numerous national and international scientific societies focused on stem cells, hematology, oncology, histology, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapies.
His professional memberships include:
- Member, Turkish Society of Histology and Embryology (1997 – present)
- Member, New York Academy of Sciences (1997 – present)
- Member, Society for Stereology (1999 – present)
- Member, Turkish Society of Electron Microscopy (2000 – present)
- Active Individual Member, Euroscience (2000 – present)
- Member, Turkish Society of Hematology (2009 – present)
- Member, European Hematology Association (2009 – present)
- Member, Molecular Cancer Research Society (2009 – present)
- Member, European Association for Cancer Research (2009 – present)
- Member, International Society for Cellular Medicine (2010 – present)
- Executive Board Member, Organ, Tissue and Cell Transplantation Society (2013 – present)
- President and Executive Board Member, Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Society (2013 – present)
Journal Editorships and Scientific Advisory Board Memberships
Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz has also served as editor, editorial board member, and scientific advisor for numerous international scientific journals in the fields of stem cells, regenerative medicine, molecular biology, and tissue engineering.
His editorial and advisory positions include:
- Associate Editor, Frontiers in Stem Cell Therapies
- Editorial Board Member, World Journal of Stem Cells
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of Transplantation Technologies & Research
- Editorial Board Member, Journal of Molecular Biochemistry
- Editorial Board Member, Current Tissue Engineering
- Editorial Board Member, Turkish Journal of Clinics in Medical Sciences
- Editorial Board Member, Okmeydanı Medical Journal
- Editorial Board Member, Islets
- Editorial Board Member, Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
Through these scientific and editorial contributions, Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz continues to support the advancement of stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, translational medicine, and innovative cellular therapy research at both national and international levels.
Awards and Honors
Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz has received numerous national and international awards in recognition of his scientific contributions to stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, diabetes research, molecular biology, and translational medicine.
Major Awards and Recognitions
- The Travel Stipend Award, Continental European Division (CED) – 2008
- First Prize, Best Scientific Project Grant Award on Diabetes Mellitus – 2009
- Best Oral Presentation Award, Experimental Hematology – 2009
- Young Investigator Award – 2009
- First Prize, Best Article Competition, 50th Anniversary National Scientific Events of Istanbul Training and Research Hospital – 2010
- First Prize, Best Scientific Project Grant Award on Diabetes Mellitus – 2010
- Second Prize, Best Scientific Publication Award on Diabetes Mellitus – 2010
- Scientific Publication Incentive Award, Kocaeli University (2009–2010) – 2010
- Second Prize, Oral Presentation Award – 2010
- First Prize, Poster Presentation Award (TSRM 2010, Antalya, 7–10 October 2010) – 2010
Awards Received in 2011
- First Prize, Best Scientific Publication Award on Diabetes Mellitus – 2011
- First Prize, Oral Presentation Award – 2011
- Second Prize, Oral Presentation Award – 2011
- First Prize, Poster Presentation Award – 2011
- Second Prize, Poster Presentation Award – 2011
- Young Investigator Award, 1st International Conference/Workshop on Stem Cell Research and Application – 2011
- Poster Award, 1st International Conference/Workshop on Stem Cell Research and Application – 2011
- Molecular Cancer Research Association of Turkey (MOKAD) Award, EACR–Anticancer Agents Research Congress – 2011
- Second Prize, Best Research Award, 45th National Congress of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association (TOD) – 2011
- Scientific Publication Incentive Award, Kocaeli University (2010–2011) – 2011
Awards Received in 2012
- Young Investigator Award – 2012
- Second Prize, Oral Presentation Award – 2012
- Third Prize, Oral Presentation Award – 2012
Awards Received in 2013
- First Prize, Best Scientific Publication Award on Diabetes Mellitus – 2013
- Second Prize, Best Scientific Project Grant Award on Diabetes Mellitus – 2013
- First Prize, Best Poster Award, 47th National Congress – 2013
- Second Prize, Best Oral Presentation Award – 2013
- Best Scientific Research Award in the Field of Basic Medical Sciences – 2013
- Scientific Publication Incentive Award – 2013
- Publication Award – 2013
Awards Received in 2014
- Third Prize, Best Poster Presentation Award – 2014
- First Prize, Best Oral Presentation Award – 2014
- Third Prize, Honorable Mention, Best Poster Presentation Award – 2014
- First Prize, Honorable Mention, Best Oral Presentation Award – 2014
- Süreyya Tahsin Aygün Special Award – 2014
- Third Prize, Best Poster Presentation Award – 2014
- First Prize, Good Poster Award – 2014
- First Prize, Best Poster Award – 2014
- Preclinical Incentive Award – 2014
Awards Received in 2015
- Second Prize, Best Oral Presentation Award (October 2015) – 2015
- Third Prize, Publication Award – 2015
- First Prize, Experimental Category Award – 2015
Courses Attended
2003
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Biology” – Cell Culture Techniques Course, Isparta, 19–21 June 2003
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells” – Cell Culture Techniques Course, Isparta, 19–21 June 2003
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells” – XVIth National Congress on Electron Microscopy (with international participation), İzmir, 2–5 September 2003
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells and Applications” – Istanbul University, Experimental Medicine Research Institute Seminar, Istanbul, 21 October 2003
2004
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells” – Kocaeli University, Vocational School of Health Services, 31 March 2004
- Invited lecturer, “New Approaches in the Treatment of Diabetes: Stem Cell and Gene Therapy” – Turkish Diabetes Foundation, 11 April 2004
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Plasticity” – 1st National Congress on Clinical Practice of Stem Cell and Gene Therapy, Istanbul, 7–10 May 2004
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Technologies” – VIIth National Congress of Histology and Embryology, Mersin, 18–21 May 2004
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells and Cancer” – Symposium of Cancer Research, Eskişehir, 1 June 2004
- Invited lecturer, “Cord Blood Stem Cells and Cord Blood Banking” – Dokuz Eylül University, Gynecology and Obstetrics, İzmir, 22 October 2004
- Invited lecturer, “Cord Blood Stem Cells and Cord Blood Banking” – Turkish Gynecology and Obstetrics Society Seminars (Antalya, 19 November 2004; İzmir, 26 November 2004)
2005
- Invited lecturer, “VIIth Winter Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics”, Uludağ, 13–16 January 2005
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells: Basic Stem Cell Culture Techniques” – KTU Hematology Dept./Ministry of Health, Trabzon, 27 February 2005
- Invited lecturer, “Cord Blood Stem Cells and Cord Blood Banking” – 2nd National Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Winter School, Istanbul, 18–21 March 2005
- Invited lecturer (three lectures: Stem Cell Biology / Embryonic Stem Cells and Diabetes / Islet Neogenesis) – Course of Islet Replacement Treatment for Diabetes, Antalya, 9–11 May 2005
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells and Diabetes” – 41st National Diabetes Congress, Antalya, 11–15 May 2005
2006
- Invited lecturer, “Radical Therapy of Diabetes; Islet Transplantation and Stem Cells” – XIth Marmara Diabetes Group Post-Graduate Course, Istanbul, 16–17 March 2006
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells: Current Status” – 3rd Molecular Biology and Genetics Student Winter School, Istanbul, 19 March 2006
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells and New Approaches” – Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Health Sciences, İzmir, 29 March 2006
- Invited lecturer, “Radical Therapy of Diabetes; Islet/Pancreas Transplantation and Stem Cells” – Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, 10 April 2006
- Invited lecturer, “Role of Cell-Based Therapies in Diabetes” – Istanbul University, DETAE, Istanbul, 19 April 2006
- Invited lecturer, “Embryonic Stem Cells: Basic Rules and Current Experimental Approaches” – 2nd National Stem Cell Congress, Trabzon, 6–9 September 2006
2007
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Transplantation in Diabetes” – 43rd National Diabetes Congress, Antalya, 9–12 May 2007
2008
- Invited lecturer, “Use of Stem Cells in Medicine: Present and Future” – Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, 3 November 2008
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Techniques and Clinical Applications” – İzmir Institute of Technology, 20 November 2008
- Invited lecturer, “Cell and Stem Cell Therapies in Diabetes” – 3rd Congress of Stem Cell and Gene Therapy in Clinical Practice, Istanbul, 29 May – 1 June 2008
2009
- Invited lecturer, “Cell and Stem Cell Therapy in Diabetes” – Marmara Diabetes Group Education Meetings, Istanbul, 24 January 2009
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells: From Bench to Clinics” – Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakır, 4 May 2009
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells” – Biotechnology Industry Symposium and Career Opportunities in Turkey, Çanakkale, 11–12 May 2009
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapy in Diabetes” – 45th National Diabetes Congress, Antalya, 20–24 May 2009
2010
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Biology: Principles and Current Approaches” – I. Stem Cell Symposium, Istanbul, 5 March 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Experience of SCGRT” – EBİLTET 2nd Stem Cell Symposium, İzmir, 23 March 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, 6 April 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Diabetes Treatments in the Future: Cell Therapies” – 8th Scientific Diabetes Symposium, Antalya, 8 May 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – X. National Histology and Embryology Congress, Çeşme-İzmir, 17–20 May 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – 1st Stem Cell Symposium, Samsun, 29 September–1 October 2010
- Invited lecturer, “New Actors of the Immune System: Mesenchymal Stem Cells” – Eurasia Hematology Congress, Antalya, 7–10 October 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Which Tissue MSC for Regenerative Medicine?” – 36th National Hematology Congress, Antalya, 3–7 November 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cell and Tissue–Organ Engineering” – Marmara University Biology Club, Istanbul, 24 November 2010
- Invited lecturer, “Laboratory Practice of Stem Cells” – Abant İzzet Baysal University (MARKA-Supported Project), Bolu, 29 December 2010
2011
- Invited lecturer, “Entrance to Cell Culture” – I. Practical Course for Principles of Stem Cell Techniques (TÜBİTAK-Supported), Pamukkale University, Denizli, 2–4 February 2011
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – Boğaziçi University Science Club, Istanbul, 9–10 April 2011
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells” – Eurasia Stem Cell and Apheresis Meeting, Antalya, 5–8 May 2011
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cell and Tissue–Organ Engineering” – Cumhuriyet University Biology Club, Sivas, 17 May 2011
- Invited lecturer, “Type 1 Diabetes and Stem Cells” – 1st Annual Congress on Stem Cell Research (with international participation), Sapanca, 28 September – 2 October 2011
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapy in Endocrine” – 33rd Turkey Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Congress, Antalya, 12–16 October 2011
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – 12th National Congress of Medical Biology and Genetics, Antalya, 27–30 October 2011
2012
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells” – Cumhuriyet University Biology Club, Sivas, 18 January 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Failure in the Future” – 4th National Student Congress, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, 17–19 February 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – International Stem Cell and Neurosurgery Symposium, 1–4 March 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cell and Tissue-Organ Engineering” – 20th Anniversary Events, Zonguldak Karaelmas University, 23 March 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells and Cancer” – 17th Aegean Oncology Days, Özdere–İzmir, 29–30 March 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – Boğaziçi University Science Club, Istanbul, 7–8 April 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering: Dental Stem Cell Source” – Selçuk University Faculty of Dentistry, Konya, 18 April 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Biology” – EBİLTET 4th Stem Cell Symposium, İzmir, 27–29 April 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Research: Past, Present and Future” – 11th National Histology and Embryology Congress, Pamukkale–Denizli, 16–19 May 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cell Research” – GYTE BIYOGEN Scientific Events, Gebze, 23 May 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells: From Laboratory to Clinic” – 19th National Biology Student Congress, Istanbul, 9–13 July 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Cancer and Stem Cells” – 3rd Stem Cell Symposium, Marmara University, Istanbul, 30 November – 1 December 2012
- Invited lecturer, “Genetics of Stem Cells and MSC Therapies” – Bahçeşehir University Regenerative and Personal Medicine Conference, Istanbul, 14–15 December 2012
2013
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cells” – Başkent University, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Haberal Stem Cell Symposium, Ankara, 25 January 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cell Research” – Yeditepe University 1st Genetics and Bioengineering Days, Istanbul, 30–31 March 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Tissue-Organ Engineering” – Trakya University Stem Cell Student Club, Edirne, 2 April 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cell Research” – Celal Bayar University, 1st Graduate Student Congress and Stem Cell Symposium, İzmir, 6–7 April 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapy in Diabetes” – 49th National Diabetes Congress, Antalya, 17–21 April 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cells” – Süleyman Demirel University, 1st National Medical Student Congress, Isparta, 5–7 May 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Potential in Pancreatic Islet Cells” – Acıbadem University Diabetes Symposium, Istanbul, 24 May 2013
- Invited lecturer, “New Cell-Based Therapies in Diabetes” – İnönü University Diabetes School, Malatya, 26 May 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Applications in Dentistry” – İnönü University, Malatya, 27 May 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cells” – 25th National Biochemistry Congress, İzmir, 3–6 September 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Tissue–Organ Engineering” – 9th Nervous System Surgery Congress, Antalya, 26–29 September 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells and Immunomodulation” – 20th National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Congress, Antalya, 2–6 November 2013
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Solid Organ Transplantation” – Yeditepe University Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Symposium, Istanbul, 25–28 November2013
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapy in Diabetes” – 4th Stem Cell Symposium, Istanbul, 20 December 2013
2014
- Invited lecturer, “MSCs in Plastic Surgery” – 18th National Congress of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Society, 11–12 January 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches on Stem Cells” – 11th IUGEN Molecular Biology and Genetics Students’ Winter School, Istanbul, 7–9 March 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Cancer” – 1st Stem Cell and Cell-Based Therapy Congress, Kartepe, 20–23 March 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Immunosuppressive Properties of Stem Cells: Preclinical Evidence” – 3rd Current Kidney Disease and Dialysis Meeting, Sapanca, 9–13 April 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Methodological Approaches to Stem Cell Research” – Celal Bayar University, 2nd International Health Sciences Graduate Student Congress, Manisa, 17–20 April 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells” – Experimental Hematology Congress, Cappadocia, 18–20 April 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Cancer” – 13th Family Medicine Congress, Antalya, 23–27 April 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Cancer” – 5th Multidisciplinary Cancer Research Congress, Bodrum, 26–27 April 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells in Ophthalmology” – Turkish Ophthalmology Society Symposium, Kocaeli, 3–4 May 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches to Stem Cell Research” – Bakırköy Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, 7 May 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches to Stem Cell Research” – Sanko University, Gaziantep, 10 May 2014
- Invited lecturer, “What are Stem Cells and Uses?” – Central Nervous System Diseases Symposium on Stem Cell Applications, Istanbul, 13 September 2014
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches to Cell Research” – Stem Cells and Cellular Therapy Workshop, Manisa, 28 November 2014
2015
- Invited lecturer, “Cell and Gene Therapies from Laboratory to Clinic” – TurkMSIC Type and Technology Symposium, Maltepe University, 7 February 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell – Cancer Relationship” – Cellular Therapy Symposium, K. Maraş Sütçü İmam University, 27 February 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell – Cancer Relationship” – 5th National Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Congress, Diyarbakır, 1 March 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapy in Neurodegenerative-Neurometabolic Diseases” – Izmir Behçet Uz Hospital Symposium, İzmir, 11 March 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches in Stem Cell and Gene Therapies” – Bartın University, 30 March 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches in Stem Cell Therapies” – Istanbul University DETAE, 1 April 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches in Stem Cell Therapies” – II. National Medical Congress, Sakarya University, 18 April 2015
- Invited lecturer, “In Vitro Type 1 Diabetes Model” – 51st National Diabetes Congress, Antalya, 22–26 April 2015
- Invited lecturer, “MSC Application in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases” – Turkish Gastroenterology Association Meeting, Istanbul, 29 April 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Current Approaches in Stem Cell Therapies” – Türkkök Stem Cell Days, Egekök Stem Cell Symposium, İzmir, 2 May 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Limits in Cellular Treatments” – Plastic Surgery Association Istanbul Branch Symposium, 8 May 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapy in Neurodegenerative Diseases” – Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 29 July 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Cancer Stem Cell Relationship” – 22nd National Electron Microscopy Congress, Sabancı University, Istanbul, 2–4 September 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapy” – Bezmialem University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 3 September 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Laboratory Practices” – Sports Traumatology Society 7th Spring Meeting, Istanbul, 2–3 October 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Looking to the Future in Stem Cell Applications” – 1st National Medical Student Congress, Çanakkale, 7 November 2015
- Invited lecturer, “Mesenchymal Stem Cells” – International Cofactor Life Sciences (ICLS), 21–22 November 2015
2016
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Applications in Spinal Cord Injuries” – Spinal Cord Injuries Symposium, 23 January 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Looking to the Future in Stem Cell Applications” – Turgut Özal University Faculty of Medicine, 18 February 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – Yeditepe University 4th Genetic and Bioengineering Days, 20 February 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – Gebze Technical University Genetic Days, 13 March 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Current Stem Cell Therapies” – 2nd International Medical Student Congress, 18 March 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Product-Based Quality Parameters in Cellular Therapy” – Stem Cell and Cellular Treatments Association Symposium, 19 March 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Current Stem Cell Therapies” – İÜKÖK Symposium, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, 2 April 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – 5th Stem Cell Symposium, Marmara University, 8 April 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Applications in Neuromuscular Degenerative Diseases” – XIII. National Histology and Embryology Congress, 30 April–3 May 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – Sanko University, 5–7 May 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – TÜBA 3rd International Stem Cell Course, 19–22 May 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Current Stem Cell Therapies” – Taksim Training and Research Hospital, 15 November 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Future of Stem Cell Applications in Diabetes” – American Cell Biology Association & Maltepe University Meeting, 18 November 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Future of Stem Cell Applications in Diabetes” – Health Sciences University Diabetes and Obesity Symposium, 2 December 2016
- Invited lecturer, “Cellular Treatments in Heart Failure” – III. Advanced Cardiovascular Solutions Symposium, 3 December 2016
2017
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Stem Cell Therapies” – Health Sciences University Metin Sabancı Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, 10 February 2017
2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – Turkish Electron Microscopy Association Scientific Activities-III, Istinye University, 3–6 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – II. Life Sciences Symposium, Abdullah Gül University, 3–5 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Quality Standards in Cellular Therapy” – Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association Symposium, 9–13 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell in Cerebral Palsy” – Cerebral Palsy Symposium, 7 September 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Applications” – TÜBA Stem Cell and Embryo Applications Training Symposium, Konya Necmettin Erbakan University, 8–11 November 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine” – YTU 4th Genetic Day, 11–14 October 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Therapeutic Stem Cell Applications” – Kafkas University Faculty of Health Sciences, 16 November 2018
- Invited lecturer, “MSCs in Autoimmune Diseases” – Cellular Immunotherapy Symposium, 15–18 November 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapies” – Bioform V, 3–6 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapies” – Selçuk University Regional Meetings, 3–5 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Therapies” – IX. National Haseki Medical Congress, 9–13 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Role and Future of Stem Cell in Clinic” – 3rd National Applied Biological Sciences Congress, 7 September 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells in Diabetic Nephropathy” – 40th Congress of Endocrinology and Metabolism Turkey, 8–11 November 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Applications” – Turkish Pharmacology Association XXIII. Education Symposium, 11–14 October 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Applications” – 14th Nervous System Surgery Congress, ITU, 16 November 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Microbiota and Stem Cell” – 5th National Intestinal Microbiota and Probiotic Congress, 15–18 November 2018
- Invited lecturer, “Dentistry-Based Stem Cell Therapies” – Başkent University Faculty of Dentistry, 3–6 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “What is Stem Cell?” – 7th National Dermatological Surgery Days, 3–5 May 2018
- Invited lecturer, “MSC Clinical Evidence and Course” – Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, 8–9 December 2018
2019
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells from Laboratory to Clinic” – Istinye University GOP Physician Conferences, 8 February 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Overview of Stem Cell Biology” – Osmangazi University ESTEM Regional Meetings IV, 12 February 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell from Laboratory to Clinic” – G.E.N. 3 Conference, IEEE Gebze Technical University, 23–24 March 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells” – İzmir University of Economics Institute of Health Sciences, 18 March 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells in Diabetes Treatment” – Istanbul Gelişim University, 15 March 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cells in Rheumatic Diseases” – III. Geriatric Rheumatology Symposium, 30 March 2019
- Invited lecturer (three lectures: Stem Cell Laboratory Technical Specifications / Stem Cell Applications in Ataxia / MSCs in Solid Organ Transplantation) – 3rd Stem Cellsand Cellular Therapy Congress (TÜBA, SHCAD, ISSC), Marmara University, 12–14 April 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell Applications in Spinal Cord Injury” – Bio-Spine II Meeting, Turkish Spine Association, 30 March 2019
- Invited lecturer, “MSC Treatment in Geriatric Rheumatology” – III. Geriatric Rheumatology Symposium, 27 April 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Future of Stem Cells” – Multidisciplinary Approaches Symposium, Istinye University, 28–29 September 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Stem Cell and Microbiota” – III. BESVAK Nutrition Days, 3–6 October 2019
- Invited lecturer (two lectures: Stem Cell Biology / Stem Cell in Reproductive Medicine) – VII. Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Association Congress, 3–6 October 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapies” – Medical Park Elazığ Hospital Symposium, 5 November 2019
- Invited lecturer, “Progress in Stem Cell Research” – 16th Congress of Medical Biology and Genetics, Muğla, 27–30 October 2019
2020
- Invited Lecturer, “Anti-aging Treatment Approaches and Stem Cell Applications” – 1st Bursa Genetic Days Dermatogenetic Symposium (with International Participation), Bursa, 9–11 January 2020
- Invited Lecturer, Scientific Meeting on Cell Production and Organ Transplantation, Istanbul, January 2020
- Invited Speaker, “Recovery from Pandemic Panels” (Pandemiden Çıkış Panelleri), Istinye University, Online, 2020
2021
- Symposium Chair and Keynote Speaker, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Symposium, organized by Istinye University in collaboration with the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Association, Online, 27–28 February 2021
- Workshop Lead, Tissue Engineering and 3D Bioprinting Workshop (held concurrently with the Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Symposium), Online, 27–28 February 2021
- Invited Speaker, multiple scientific activities of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, 2021
2022
- Invited Speaker, scientific activities of Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and affiliated institutions, Istanbul, 2022 (concluded tenure as Rector of Istinye University, 2022)
2023
- Invited Speaker, 8th Stem Cell Symposium, Marmara University, Istanbul, 6 May 2023
2024
- Invited Lecturer, “Stem Cells from Laboratory to Clinic: Current Approaches” – İzmir University of Economics, Vocational School of Health Services and Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, 11 October 2024
- Symposium Chair and Invited Speaker, 1st Symposium on “Current Approaches in Stem Cell, Exosome and Somatic Cell Applications: New Hopes”, Liv Hospital Adana, November 2024
- Symposium Chair and Invited Speaker, 2nd Symposium on “Current Approaches in Stem Cell, Exosome and Somatic Cell Applications”, Liv Hospital Gaziantep, 21 December 2024
- Invited Speaker, Regional Scientific Meeting on Stem Cell-Based Cellular and Gene Therapies, Samsun, 2024
2025
- Featured Speaker, Public Announcement of the LivMedCell–University of Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine) CAR-T Cell Therapy and Personalized Oncology Research Collaboration, Istanbul, 8 July 2025
- Invited Speaker, scientific symposia and academic events organized by LivMedCell and Istinye University, 2025
2026
- Ongoing speaking engagements at national symposia and scientific meetings under LivMedCell and affiliated academic platforms
