Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Babacan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Babadjan is a specialist in medical oncology with many years of international experience in the diagnosis and systemic treatment of oncological diseases. Her professional path has taken her through university hospitals and leading oncology centers, where she has worked with state-of-the-art therapies and personalized treatment approaches.

She applies a multidisciplinary treatment model, developing an individualized therapeutic plan for each patient according to the type of tumor, molecular characteristics, and overall health status.

Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nalan Babacan graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1998.

Her postgraduate qualifications include:

• Internal Medicine Specialization – Uludağ University, 2004.
• Specialty in Medical Oncology – Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, 2011.
• Harvard Medical School HMX Pro – Genetic Basis, Cancer Genomics, and Precision Oncology, 2023.

Her additional qualifications in tumor genetics and personalized medicine allow for the application of the most innovative therapeutic strategies.

Professional experience

Assoc. Prof. Babajan has significant international clinical and academic experience:

• King Hamad University Hospital, Oncology Center, Bahrain – Professor (2019 – 2024)
• Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, USA – Visiting Scholar, Thoracic and Cutaneous Oncology (2018 – 2019)
• Marmara University Pendik Hospital - Associate Professor, Medical Oncology (2014 – 2019)
• Cumhuriyet University - Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology (2011 – 2013)
• Bursa State Hospital – Medical Oncology Specialist (2005 – 2008)

Her work in an international environment contributes to extensive experience in the application of immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and participation in clinical trials.