Prof. Dr. Meral Gunaldi

Prof. Dr. Meral Gunaldi
Academic Title :
Prof. Dr.

Prof. Dr. Meral Gunaldi is a distinguished medical oncologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. With a rich clinical and academic career spanning over twenty years, she specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various solid tumors and cancers utilizing the latest personalized treatment protocols.

Education and Academic Qualifications

  • 1994 - 2001: Bachelor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at Karadeniz Technical University
  • 2004 - 2009: Residency in Internal Medicine at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009 - 2013: Subspecialty Fellowship in Medical Oncology at the Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University
  • 2016: Received the title of Associate Professor in Internal Medicine from Acibadem University
  • 2021: Received the title of Professor in Internal Medicine from Istanbul Aydin University

Areas of Interest

  • Diagnosis and treatment of all stages and molecular subtypes of breast cancer
  • Treatment of lung cancers, including small cell and non-small cell lung cancer
  • Management of gynecological cancers such as ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers in Turkey
  • Treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including colon, rectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers
  • Treatment of genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers
  • Management of central nervous system tumors and brain tumors
  • Application of advanced therapies such as immunotherapy, targeted molecular therapies, and smart drugs
  • Planning and administration of chemotherapy regimens and managing therapy-related side effects
  • 2001 - 2002: General Practitioner in Gocgun Demirci Village, Bartin
  • 2002 - 2003: General Practitioner at Kozcagiz Central Health Center
  • 2003 - 2004: Resident at the Department of Neurology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University
  • 2004 - 2009: Resident in Internal Medicine at Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009 - 2013: Resident and Fellow in Medical Oncology at the Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University
  • 2013 - 2016: Medical Oncology Specialist at Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital in Bakirkoy, Istanbul
  • 2016 - 2018: Associate Professor and Oncologist at Private Neolife Medical Center
  • 2017 - 2025: Professor and Oncologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital, Istanbul Aydin University
  • 2025 - Present: Professor, Faculty Member, and Medical Oncology Specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul
  • Board Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
  • Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology
  • Member of the Turkish Neuro-Oncology Society
  • Member of the Interdisciplinary Oncology Association
  • Research on elevated serum levels of heat shock protein 70 associated with breast cancer, published in Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine, 2015
  • Observational study on risk factors for developing trastuzumab-induced cardiotoxicity in breast cancer patients
  • Scientific publication on Discoidin domain receptor 1 as a promising biomarker for high-grade gliomas, 2022
  • Multicenter study evaluating PRAME expression and its clinical relevance in Hodgkin's lymphoma
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