DR. MUTLU ARAT

Prof. Dr. Arat has more than 34 years of clinical and academic experience in hematology and has personally performed over 1,400 bone marrow and stem cell transplants. He is known for establishing and directing major transplant centers in Turkey and for his work in leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and transplant-related complications such as GVHD. He actively collaborates in international research and clinical trials.

Area of Expertise

• Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation (Autologous & Allogeneic)
• Leukemia (acute and chronic)
• Lymphoma and multiple myeloma
• Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)
• Post-transplant complications and long-term follow-up
• Advanced chemotherapy and hematologic malignancy management

Education

• M.D. – Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1991)
• Residency in Internal Medicine – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1996–2001)
• Fellowship in Hematology – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2001–2003)

Professional Experience

• Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Memorial Şişli & Memorial Göztepe Hospitals, Istanbul (2010–Present)
• Founder & Director – Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) Unit Florence Nightingale Hospitals, Istanbul (2010–2024)
• Associate Professor of Hematology Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (2004–2009)
• Transplantation Coordinator & Hematologist Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1997–2004)
• Extensive leadership experience in building and managing high-volume transplant programs