Prof Dr. Nuri Faruk Aykan, Istinye University, Turkey
N. Faruk Aykan, born in 1953 in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, is a distinguished Professor of Medical Oncology at Istinye University Medical School in Istanbul. He earned his medical degree and specialty in Internal Medicine from Ankara University Medical School in 1976 and 1981, respectively, and later became a Medical Oncologist at Istanbul University’s Institute of Oncology in 1991. Prof. Aykan’s primary research focus is on gastrointestinal cancers, with additional training in Paris under Prof. J-P Marie at Hotel-Dieu in 1991. He has contributed to numerous international clinical trials, including PETACC-1, CRYSTAL, RADIANT-2, and others. A member of prominent organizations such as ASCO, ESMO, and the Medical Oncology Association of Turkey, Prof. Aykan has published 58 scientific papers, 28 textbook chapters, and 128 abstracts in multiple languages. His H-index is 20, with 5,741 citations as of May 2024. He also serves on the editorial boards of journals like the World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology and Turkish Journal of Cancer. Additionally, Prof. Aykan has a notable interest in theoretical biology, particularly intercellular communication, and has been recognized with awards such as the 2013 Turkish Cancer Research Prize for his work on the KOLONTURK trial.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Prof. N. Faruk Aykan’s distinguished career in medical oncology, particularly focusing on gastrointestinal cancers, positions him as a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive clinical and research background, complemented by his participation in several international trials, such as PETACC-1, Pfizer SUTENT, and CRYSTAL, highlights his global impact in oncology.
Education
- 1976: Medical Degree, Ankara University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
- 1981: Specialty in Internal Medicine, Ankara University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
- 1991: Medical Oncology Training, Istanbul University, Institute of Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
- 1991: Medical Oncology Training, Hotel-Dieu, Paris, France (under Pr. J-P Marie)
Work Experience
- Current Position: Professor of Medical Oncology, Istinye University Medical School, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
- 1991–Present: Medical Oncologist, Istanbul University, Institute of Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
- 1991: Medical Oncology Training, Hotel-Dieu, Paris, France
- Participated in international clinical trials, including PETACC-1, CPT-CMA 202, Aventis V-306, V-307, Pfizer SUTENT, CRYSTAL, RADIANT-2, CORRECT, RILOMET, REGARD, Roche MODUL, and Servier PRECONNECT trials.
Publication top Notes:
A Post-International Gastrointestinal Cancers Conference (IGICC) Position Statements ‘
Materialization of Information (MI) in Biology; 3-D Printing Inside the Cell: A productive analogy
Biophysical Approach to Understand Life and Cancer
Safety and efficacy of trifluridine/tipiracil in previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer: PRECONNECT Turkey
The View of Turkish Oncologists Regarding MSI Status and Tumor Localization in Stage II and III Colon Cancer
Objective response rate assessment in oncology: Current situation and future expectations