Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz

About Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz

Histology-Embryology, Stem Cell, Gene Therapy and Tissue / Organ Engineering

In the field of stem cell therapy, Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz is the leading researcher and physician. He is internationally known as one of the most experienced and recognized stem cell and gene therapists in Turkey.

To date, Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz has successfully treated more than 10,000 patients. His patients include numerous children, teenagers and adults with autism, all of whom he has helped to live more comfortable lives and reintegrate into society with the help of stem cell therapy.

Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz is the founder of the first Stem Cell Therapy Research and Development Center in Turkey and currently heads the Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at LIV Hospital.

Oncological treatments tailored to the individual needs of patients and based on customized stem cell therapies have made the professor a luminary in his field far beyond the country’s borders.

Medical Interests and Activities of Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz

• Cellular therapy
• Stem Cells
• Cancer Stem Cell
• Tissue / Organ Engineering
• Gene Therapies
• Individual therapy
• Oncogram

EDUCATION of Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz

• Undergraduate: Dicle University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, 1986.
• Master’s Degree: Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine Histology-Embryology Department, 1989.
• Doctorate: Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology-Embryology, 1994.
• Associate Professorship: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology-Embryology, 1996.
• Professoriate: Süleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology- Embryology, 2002.
• 2003-2014: Kocaeli University, Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research and Application Center (Founding Manager), KOU Institute
  of Health Sciences, Dept. of Stem Cells (Founder Department President).
• 2005: Harvard Medical School, Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston / USA

Academic Duties of Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz

• SDU Faculty of Medicine Directorate of Department of Histology and Embryology (January 1997 – October 2003).
• SDU Health Sciences Institute Board Member (1997-2000).
• SDU Faculty of Medicine, Period II Coordinator Assistantship (1996-1998).
• Member of Undergraduate Transfer Committee of SDU Faculty of Medicine (1997)
• Member of Turkish Histology and Embryology Association Expert Education Evaluation Commission (2002-2006).
• SDU Faculty of Medicine Experimental Animal Management Unit Membership (2003-October 2003).
• Member of Board of Directors of KOU Health School (2003-2012).
• KOU Kocaeli Health Services Vocational High School Directorate (29.09.2004-26.06.2007)
• Member of the KOU Senate (29.09.2004-26.06.2007).
• İ.Ü Experimental Medicine Research Institute (DETAE) Member of Science Board for Metabolism and Diabetes Research and
  Application (2006 -…).
• KTÜ Teknopark ATİ Technology Science Board Member (2006-2008).
• KOU Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research and Application Center Directorate (2006-2014).
• KOU Board Member of Kocaeli Health Services Vocational School (2007-2014).
• KOU Institute of Health Sciences, Directorate of Department of Stem Cells. (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

Journal Editing, Membership for Publication and Scientific Advisory Boards

• 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 Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
• Okmeydani Medical Journal (The Medical Journal of Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital)
• Islets
• Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology

Memberships of Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz

• SDU Faculty of Medicine Directorate of Department of Histology and Embryology (January 1997 – October 2003).
• SDU Health Sciences Institute Board Member (1997-2000).
• SDU Faculty of Medicine, Period II Coordinator Assistantship (1996-1998).
• Member of Undergraduate Transfer Committee of SDU Faculty of Medicine (1997)
• Member of Turkish Histology and Embryology Association Expert Education Evaluation Commission (2002-2006).
• SDU Faculty of Medicine Experimental Animal Management Unit Membership (2003-October 2003).
• Member of Board of Directors of KOU Health School (2003-2012).
• KOU Kocaeli Health Services Vocational High School Directorate (29.09.2004-26.06.2007)
• Member of the KOU Senate (29.09.2004-26.06.2007).
• İ.Ü Experimental Medicine Research Institute (DETAE) Member of Science Board for Metabolism and Diabetes Research and
• Application (2006 – 2014).
• KOU Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Research and Application Center Directorate (2006-2014).
• KOU Board Member of Kocaeli Health Services Vocational School (2007-2014).
• KOU Institute of Health Sciences, Directorate of Department of Stem Cells. (23.03.2010-2014).
• LIV Hospital Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Research Center Responsible (1.10.2014-).
• LIV Hospital (Ulus) Ethics Committee Member (15 October 2014-).
• LIV Hospital Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Production Center Responsible (21.11.2014-).
• LIV Hospital Medical Executive Committee Member (29.4.2015-).
• Turkish Medical Tourism Development Council Association High Advisory Board Member (21.03.2015- ).
• 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 of Prof. PhD. Erdal Karaöz

• 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