Prof. Ayşen Timurağaoğlu is an experienced hematologist with a long-standing commitment to patient care, clinical excellence, and medical education. An alumna of Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine (1995–2012), she has developed a strong clinical and academic background that supports her work in hematology and transfusion medicine. Since 2022 she has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, where she continues to provide specialized care, participate in multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to clinical programs. Her expertise includes hematologic disorders, apheresis procedures, and blood transfusion services. Prof. Timurağaoğlu is an active member of several professional organizations including the European Hematology Association, the Hemapheresis Association, the Blood Centers and Transfusion Association, the Turkish Hematology Association, and the Istanbul Medical Chamber. These memberships reflect her engagement with current research, best practices in transfusion and apheresis, and ongoing professional development. She is known for combining evidence-based practice with compassionate patient care and for mentoring colleagues and trainees in hematology and transfusion medicine.
Education
- 1995 – 2012 Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
- 2006 Professor
- 2000 – 2006 Associate Professor
- 2002 University of Wales College of Medicine, Dept of Hematology Cardiff/ England (use of molecular techniques in hematology)
- 1995 – 2000 Assistant Professor
- 1995 Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Hematology
- 1992 Şişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital Internal Medicine
- 1985 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2022 Acibadem Health Group
- 2016 – 2021 Hisar Intercontinental Hospital hematology and stem cell transplantation unit responsible physician
- 2012 – 2016 Establishment of hematology and stem cell transplantation unit at EMSEY hospital and responsible physician
- 1995 – 2012 Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine Faculty Member
- 1985 – 1987 Compulsory Service
Memberships
- European Haematology Association
- Hemapheresis Association
- Blood Centers and Transfusion Association
- Turkish Hematology Association
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
Publications
- Ionizing Radiation Exposure due to to Medical Imaging in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
Istanbul Medical Journal, 23(2), 119-124., Doi: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2022.40771 Aksoy SH, Yurdaışık I, Timurağaoğlu A. - The Efficacy and Safety of Busulfan-Etoposide-Melphalan Regimen in Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Relapsed/ Refractory Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients: ?A Single-Center Experience
Istanbul Med J 2021; 22: 133-9. Eser A, Timuragaoglu A. - Prognostic Value of Lenalidomide Maintenance Therapy in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma; Single Center Experience – Retrospective Study
Van Tıp Derg, 28: 221-226, 2021. A. Eser, A. Timurağaoğlu. - The Efficacy of Eltrombopag Treatment in Patients who developed Platelet Engraftment Failure after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Single Center Experience.
Bezmialem Science, 9: 98-105, 2021. A. Eser, A. Timurağaoğlu. - Effect of single agent bortezomib as post-transplant consolidation therapy on multiple myeloma related bone disease: a randomized phase II study
Br J of Haematol 2017; 178: 61-71. Sezer O, Beksac M, Hajek R, Sucak G, Cagirgan S, Linkesch W, Meltem Akay O, Gulbas Z, Nahi H, Plesner T, Snowden JA, Timuragaoglu A, Dechow T, Lang A, - The role of the nurses and technicians for stem cell mobilization and collection
Transfus Apher Sci. 2015;53: 30-3. Epub 2015 Jun 29. A. Timuragaoglu. - The effect of trans-resveratrol on platelet-neutrophil complex formation and neutrophil burst in hypercholesterolemic rats
Exp Clin Cardiol. 2013;18: e 111-4. Göçmen AY, Burgucu D, Karadoğan I, Timurağaoğlu A, Gümüşlü S. - Aberrations of Chromosomes 9 and 22 in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cases Detected by ES-Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
Genet Test Mol Biomarkers. 2012 May;16:318-23. Epub 2012 Feb 23. Cetin Z, Yakut S, Karadogan I, Kupesiz A, Timuragaoglu A, Salim O, Tezcan G, Alanoglu G, Ozbalci D, Hazar V, Yesilipek MA, Undar L, Luleci G, Berker S - The association between inherited thrombophilias and pregnancy-related hypertension recurrence.
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Oct; 284: Epub 2010 Nov 12837-41. Mendilcioglu I, Bilgen T, Arikan Y, Keser I, Simsek M, Timuragaoglu A. - Listeria monocytogenes meningitis after allogeneic bone marrow transplantation in a patient with MDS-RAEB
J Med Sci 30: 1399-1401, 2010. E. Alkan, A. Timuragaoglu, R. Saba, D. Öğünç.
