Meet the expert medical team at StemCell Longevita. Our board-certified stem cell specialists and researchers are led by Prof. Dr. Erdal Karaöz, a pioneer in regenerative medicine with over 30 years of clinical and research experience in mesenchymal stem cell therapy. Prof. Karaöz currently serves as Rector of Istinye University and Director of the Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Production Center (LivMedCell) at Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul.
Prof. MD. Erdal Karaöz — Medical Director & Chief Stem Cell Scientist
Specialty: Regenerative Medicine & Stem Cell | Histology and Embryology | Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
Academic metrics: 89 international peer-reviewed articles (Scopus), h-index 34, 4,961+ citations. Over 190 total published articles and contributions to 4 authored books. Treated more than 10,000 patients with personalized stem cell protocols, including 400+ COVID-19 ICU patients in 2020.
2017–Present: Head, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering Research Center — Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
2016–Present: Professor, Department of Histology and Embryology — Istinye University Faculty of Medicine
2014–Present: Professor, Regenerative Medicine Stem Cell Production Center — Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
2010–2014: Professor, Stem Cell Department, Institute of Health Sciences — Kocaeli University, Turkey
2006–2014: Professor, Center for Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Research and Practice — Kocaeli University, Turkey
2003–2006: Professor, Health School — Kocaeli University, Turkey
2002–2003: Professor, Department of Histology and Embryology — Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
1996–2002: Associate Professor, Department of Histology and Embryology — Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
1989–1996: Specialist, Department of Histology and Embryology — Gulhane Military Medical Academy (GATA), Ankara, Turkey
Hospital Appointments
2014–Present: Head of Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research (LivMedCell) — Liv Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
2016–Present: Ethical Committee Chairman — Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul
2009–2014: Responsible of Endometrium-Embryo Co-Culture Laboratory — Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine
2009–2014: Responsible of ATP-TCA Tumour Chemosensitivity Laboratory — Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine
2007–2014: Responsible of Flow Cytometry — Kocaeli University, Faculty of Medicine
1997–1998: Responsible of Embryology Laboratory, IVF Centre — Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine
Selected Research Projects
In Vitro and In Vivo Differentiation of Human Cord Blood Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Pancreatic Islet Beta Cells
Effect of Bone Marrow Derived MSCs and Rat Pancreatic Islet Co-Culture on Differentiation into Insulin Producing Cells
Differentiation Potential of Cord Blood MSCs into Pancreatic Beta Cells Without Fusion Under In Vivo Conditions
Therapeutic Effects of Human Dental Pulp Derived MSCs on Experimental Rat Spinal Injury
Comparative Analysis of Immune-Suppressive Effects of MSCs Derived from Bone Marrow, Cord Blood and Adipose Tissue
Development of Stem Cell Based Heart Muscle Graft with Vascular Network on Nano/Microfibrous Polymeric Carriers
The Role of miRNA During Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Tooth-Pulp and Periodontal Ligament-Derived Stem Cells
Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Asthma in Experimental BALB/C OVA Asthma Model
Effect of Intravitreal Stem Cell Implantation on Ganglion Cell Regeneration in Experimental Rat Glaucoma Model
Skeletal Muscle Tissue Formation with Acellular Skeletal Muscle Scaffolds Loaded with Human Myoblast
Books Authored
Biotechnology to Combat COVID-19 (IntechOpen, 2021)
Bir Bakışta Embriyoloji (İstanbul Tıp Kitabevi, 2018)
Pancreas, Kidney and Skin Regeneration (Springer Nature, 2017)
Awards
Travel Tripend Award, Continental European Division (CED) — 2008
Best Scientific Project Support Award (1st Place), Diabetes Mellitus — 2009
Best Presentation Award, Experimental Hematology — 2009
Research & Clinical Achievements
190+ peer-reviewed published articles in regenerative medicine and stem cell biology
4 books authored on stem cell research and embryology
40+ completed research projects in stem cell science
10,000+ patients treated with personalized stem cell protocols
Founded Turkey's first Stem Cell and Gene Therapies Research Center (KÖGEM)
Established Turkey's first postgraduate program in stem cells
Pioneer in Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cell research and GMP-compliant cell manufacturing
International Regenerative Medicine Center
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