Prof. Meltem Serin is a radiation oncologist with a strong clinical and academic background. She graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and has built a career focused on radiation therapy and oncologic care. Since 2009 she has been associated with Acibadem Health Group, contributing to patient treatment, multidisciplinary care, and advancing radiotherapy practices. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, the European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, the International Clinical Hyperthermia Society, the Radiation Oncology Society, and the Turkish Medical Association. Her memberships reflect a commitment to evidence-based care, international collaboration, and continued professional development in radiation oncology and hyperthermia therapies.
Education
- 1994 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Radiation Oncology
- 1989 Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
- 1976 – 1983 Ataturk Anatolian High School
Experience
- 2004 – 2009 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Internal Medical Sciences Vice Chairmanship
- 2007 – 2009 Department of Radiation Oncology, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Professor Doctor
- 2006 – 2009 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Head of Experimental Research Unit
- 2006 – 2009 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Chairmanship of Ethics Committee
- 2004 – 2009 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Radiation Oncology
- 2009 Acibadem Health Group
- 2005 – 2007 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Infection Control Committee Member
- 2004 – 2007 Department of Radiation Oncology, Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 2004 – 2006 Inonu University Faculty of Medicine / Vice Dean
- 2001 – 2003 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology / Associate Professor
- 2003 Omega Contract Research Organization / Medical Writer
- 1994 – 2001 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology / Assistant Professor
Memberships
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology
- International Clinical Hyperthermia Society
- Radiation Oncology Society
- European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- Turkish Medical Association
Publications
- The effects of methylprednisolone and halofuginone on preventing esophageal and hypopharyngeal fibrosis in delivered radiotherapy.
European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology 267:1429-1435, 2010. Dabak H, Karlıdağ T, Akpolat N, Keles E, Alpay HC, Serin M, Kaygusuz I, Yalcin S, Isık O. - Evaluation of oxidant injury induced by irradiation in brain tissues of rats of different ages.
Trakya University Medical Faculty Journal 26: 237-243, 2009. Uyumlu AB, Erkal HŞ, Batçıoğlu K, Serin M, Yücel N. - The effects of irradiation on the blood dynamics.
Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation 41: 263-267, 2009. Erkal HŞ, Karakoç Y, Serin M. - Patterns of care for lung cancer in radiation oncology departments of Turkey. Demiral AN, Alıcıkuş ZA, Işıl Ugur V, Karadoğan I, Yöney A, Andrieu MN, Yalman D, Pak Y, Aksu G, Özyiğit G, Özkan L, Kılçıksız S, Koca S,
International Journal of Radiation Biology 72: 1530-1537; 2008. Çaloğlu M, Yavuz AA, Başak Çağlar H, Beyzadeoğlu M, Iğdem S, Serin M, Kaplan B, Koç M, Korkmaz E, Karakoyun-Celik O, Dinçer S, Kinay M. - Gliosarcoma with prominent leiomyosarcomatous differentiation: Case report.
Journal of Nervous System Surgery 1: 121-125, 2008. Gürses İ, Erkal HŞ, Önal Ç, Serin M. - The histopathological evaluation of the effectiveness of melatonin as a protectant against acute lung injury induced by radiation therapy in a rat model.
International Journal of Radiation Biology 83: 187-193; 2007. Serin, M; Gülbaş, H; Gürses, İ; Erkal, HŞ; Yücel, N. - Chondroradionecrosis in two patients with laryngeal carcinoma.
Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Specialization 17: 242-248; 2007. Firat Y, Kizilay A, Firat AK, Serin M, Erkal HS. - Desmoplastic fibroma arising from the rib: A case presentation.
Turkish Respiratory Journal 7: 95-96; 2006. Gülbaş, H; Kuzucu, A; Soysal, Ö; Serin, M; Karadağ, N; Erkal, HŞ. - Extramedullary plasmacytoma of the nasopharynx: 2 cases.
Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 13: 99-103; 2005. Firat, Y; Kizilay, A; Mızrak, B; Serin, M. - Recurrent anesthesia during radiotherapy in a child with tumor.
Journal of Inonu University Faculty of Medicine 12: 269-271; 2005. Erdem, TB; Erkal, HŞ; Öztürk, E; Özgen, Ü; Serin, M. Wilms
