Education
Career
Dr Praewfun Surachai is a general obstetrician-gynaecologist focused on gynaecology and reproductive medicine. She completed her OBGYN residency at Ramathibodi Hospital from 2020 to 2023. She is now a fellow in the Reproductive Medicine Unit (2024–present). She earned her MD from the Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University (2011–2017).
Experience: General obstetrician-gynaecologist and lecturer at Pranangklao Hospital, Nonthaburi (2023–2024). General practitioner at Angthong Hospital and Wisetchaichan Hospital, Angthong (2017–2020).
Achievements: MC at the Menopause Academic Conference 2025, Bangkok. Popular-vote Resident Award (2021). Certificate of Outstanding Teaching Performance (2021). iPoster presentation at the RCOG World Congress (2019). Certificate of attendance in Basic Principles and Teaching Techniques, Siriraj (2023).
Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon with expertise in breast, gallbladder, thyroid diseases, and hernia repairs. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. In 2004, he earned a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. He became an Associate Professor of General Surgery in 2014 through the Inter-University Board.
Dr. Zengel is skilled in advanced surgical procedures. His experience includes skin and breast-conserving mastectomy, oncoplastic breast surgery, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and ROLL/SNOLL techniques. He has held important positions at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, including Education Officer.
He is a member of several professional associations. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Aegean Region Surgery Association and is a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association.
Posts and Affiliations
Clinical Director – Multidisciplinary Breast Unit Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Germany
Lead Breast Cancer Research Program, Kliniken Essen-Mitte
Executive Board Member of the AGO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie)
Additional Roles
ESMO Faculty – Breast Cancer
Member of AWO Gyn – Commission for plastic and reconstructive surgery
Speaker of the AGIMed – Commission for Integrative Medicine of the AGO
Member of the Organ Commission Mamma of the AGO
Scientific Director of the WSG study group
Global PI, Head of clinical investigations and trials 27
IDMC´s, Steering Boards national and international
Scientific committee of international and national symposia in breast cancer and surgical oncology
Organization Memberships
Memberships: European Society of Medical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology,
European Academy of Senology, German Cancer Society, German Society of Gynecology and
Obstetrics, Working Group for Gynecological Oncology, German Society of Senology,
Publications
Peer reviewed Publications: 322
First/Senior Author: 38
h-Index/i10-Index 66/232
Congress Abstracts/Proceedings: 443
Books/Book Chapter: 59
Invited oral Presentations/Lectures: 1032
Doctor of Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.
Bachelor of science in Osteopathy from National University of Medical Sciences – Registration S1702131.
Certified from “Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society” – Registration 112460.
Acupuncturist – Certified by Chinese Republic and signed by Notary – Registration 140013.
Member of the International Osteopathic Association (IOA).
Official representative of Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada (OCPCC) in Phuket – Thailand.
Gonstead Chiropractic techniques (inc Knee chest table).
Diploma in Osteopathic & Chiropractic full course online.
Certified Emergency first responder + CPR & AED (valid until 12/2026)
Member of the Swiss Medical Register (RME) – Registration B330879.
Member of the Association of Swiss Health Insurances - Registration 6178.
Certified in Chinese Pharmacology.
Certified in Chinese Psychiatric.
Certified in Chinese Nutrition.
Academic Details
Faculty / University
19 Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine, Samsun – Turkey
Date of Graduation
1992
Postgraduate Training
Institution: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey
Supervisor in Charge of Training: Mustafa Ozturk
Training Period: From 1993 to 1998
Title of Thesis: Evaluation of Lower Extremity Artery-Occlusive Disease by MR Angiography
Accreditation
Radiology Specialist: 1998, The Ministry of Health of Turkey
Associate Professor: 2003, Interuniversity Committee
Academic Experience
Residency: Department of Radiology, Erciyes University, Kayseri – Turkey (1993 to 1998)
Private Practice: Maternal and Children Hospital, Sivas – Turkey (1998–2000)
Academic Positions:
2000 to 2003: Assistant Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey
2003 to 2009: Associate Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey
2009 to 2010: Professor of Radiology, Firat University, Elazig – Turkey
2010 to 2015: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul – Turkey
2015 to 2016: Professor of Radiology, Chairman, Yeditepe University, Istanbul – Turkey
2017 to Present: Professor of Radiology, Interventional Radiology Unit, Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Altınbaş University, Istanbul – Turkey
Fellowship
Institution: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Duration: 2004 to 2005
Position: Research Fellow – Ultrasound & CT (Body)
Professional Memberships
-Turkish Society of Radiology
-Medical Ultrasound Society of Turkey
-Turkish Society of Radiology, Abdominal Radiology Study Group
-ESGAR – European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (Fellow)
-ESUR – European Society of Urogenital Radiology (Fellow)
-ESR – European Society of Radiology
-Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance
-Turkish Society of Radiology, Urogenital Radiology Study Group
-Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology
-Korean Society of Radiology (International Member)
-Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) – Corresponding Member
Prizes and Awards
European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2002, Vienna – Image Interpretation, 3rd Prize
Interpretation Corner of European Radiology 2003 – 2nd Prize
Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2007, Lisbon, Portugal – 2nd Prize
Cases of the Day – ESGAR 2009, Valencia, Spain – 1st Prize
Oncology:
Head and neck tumors
Thyroid cancer
Personalized biological and immunotherapy
Treatment of recurrent cancer and spinal metastases
Radiotherapy
1998 — Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University (Jerusalem, Israel).
2016 — Six-month advanced training course in radiosurgery with a special focus on modern methods of focused radiotherapy for spinal and malignant thyroid tumors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York, USA).
1998–1999 — Internship at Hadassah University Hospital (Jerusalem, Israel).
1999–2005 — Specialization in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Rabin Medical Center (Petah Tikva, Israel).
2005–2009 — Specialization in oncology and radiotherapy at the Davidoff Cancer Center (Rabin Medical Center).
2006–2008 — Fellowship at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA) in multidisciplinary cancer treatment.
2008 — Fellowship in head and neck tumor brachytherapy at Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, USA).
2009–2012 — Head of the Head and Neck Oncology Clinic at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
2013–2019 — Chief of the Head and Neck Oncology Division and Deputy Head of the Radiotherapy Department at the Davidoff Cancer Center.
Since 2019 — Director of the Oncology Department and Sharett Cancer Institute at Hadassah University Hospital.
Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude, University of Navarra (1991)
Medical Degree, University of Navarra (1979–1985), Graduated with Honors
Board-Certified Specialist in Medical Oncology, via Spanish MIR system, Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1986–1989)
Advanced Fellowship in Immunotherapy, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, USA
Head of Medical Oncology (1993–2000) and Director of the Cancer Institute (2000–2002), General Hospital of Catalonia
Director of Hematopoietic Progenitor Transplant Program, General Hospital of Catalonia (1993–2002), accredited by the Catalonian Health Department
Senior Specialist in Oncology, Quirónsalud Torrevieja (since 2002)
Personalized Cancer Therapy using RNA microarrays and pharmacogenomics
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplants and High-Dose Chemotherapy
High-Dose Interleukin-2 Therapy via intravenous bolus for solid tumors
Personalized Cellular Anti-Tumor Vaccines
Hyperthermic Isolated Limb Perfusion with TNF and melphalan
Intra-arterial and Intraoperative Chemotherapy (HIPEC) for advanced cancers
Author of 120+ scientific papers and conference presentations
Active contributor to the development of novel cancer immunotherapies and drug personalization strategies
AACR – American Association for Cancer Research
ASCO – American Society of Clinical Oncology
ASH – American Society of Hematology
Dr. Joseba Rebollo Liceaga is a seasoned medical oncologist with a comprehensive background in oncology.
Education and Training:
Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Navarra (1985).
Completed residency in Oncology in 1987.
Specialist in Medical Oncology at the Clínica Universidad de Navarra (1991).
Professional Experience:
Head of the Oncology Department at Clínica San Miguel de Navarra (1991–2004).
Associate Physician at the University Clinic of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra (1995–2002).
Adjunct Physician at the Oncology Platform, Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja (2004–2014).
Head of the Oncology Department at Hospital General de Villalba (2014–2019).
Currently practices as a Medical Oncology Specialist at Quirónsalud Alicante.
Certifications and Training:
Completed multiple accredited courses in Multidisciplinary Oncology between 2003 and 2006.
Research and Publications:
Authored research on electrochemotherapy and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in oncology.
1998–2000 — Conducted research on the genesis of cancer at The Royal Marsden Hospital (England).
Authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals. Selected topics include:
Oncotype Dx Recurrence Score in BRCA1/2 germline mutation carriers with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
TP53 missense mutation recurrence in cancer patients of Arab descent.
Adjuvant autologous vaccine for stage III microscopic melanoma: biomarker survival and enhanced response to CTLA-4 blockade.
Prognostic significance of (R)CA15-3 assay in primary breast cancer.
Diagnostic and prognostic value of comparative thymidine kinase 1 (TK1) activity assays in breast cancer patient serum.
Complete remission in a BRCA2 mutation carrier with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with cisplatin.
Autologous vaccine-induced antitumor and self-reactive immune responses in melanoma: impact on patient survival and dependence on MHC class II expression.
Israeli Society of Clinical Oncology
Israel Medical Association
Cancer Genetics Research Foundation Award
Landau Prize
Judith Segal Memorial Award
Professor Kyzas completed his PhD thesis in H&N Cancer with Honours (Αριστα), producing several highly cited influential publications. He has published > 70 scientific papers in high impact journals and has > 6000 citations.
Following his studies, Professor Kyzas has undertaken postgraduate training in the UK and was successful in securing a very competitive training post in the UK Higher Specialty Training Programme for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He was trained in some of the biggest University Teaching hospitals in the North West of the UK. He has been awarded the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by the General Medical Council (GMC). Subsequently, he was successful in securing one of the very few and prestigious UK-wide Training Interface (TIG) Fellowships in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. He has successfully completed his fellowship and was awarded the subspecialty of Head and Neck Surgery by the Joint Committee of Surgical training (JCST).
In 2014 he has been appointed as a permanent substantive Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial/Head and Neck Surgery in Manchester. He has treated hundreds of patients with Head and Neck cancer, offering state of the art major ablative and reconstructive surgery. He specialises in microvascular free tissue transfer and he has introduced and developed the 3D printer – personalised planning (PSP) reconstructive surgery in his hospital. He led his unit to become a reference centre by having the highest number of successful 3D PSP cases in the UK. Besides head and neck cancer, Professor Kyzas offers treatment to patients with facial skin cancer, oral and maxillofacial trauma, dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, salivary gland diseases, facial cosmetic surgery, surgery of the temporomandibular joint, and anything else within the broad spectrum of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has performed many thousands of surgical procedures and has vast experience in any oral and maxillofacial condition. He has a special interest in the use of laser for oral pathologies and he is the Principal Investigator for an international trial examining the effectiveness of Transoral Laser resection in Ηead and Νeck Cancer. He is a certified microvascular surgeon and has accreditation in advanced trauma life support (ATLS).
Just before the covid pandemic, Professor Kyzas was presented with a unique opportunity to lead on the development of a Head and Neck Cancer Service in Lancashire. Professor Kyzas and his team managed to establish the service within months, and throughout the challenging covid period. The ELHT H&N Unit now produces oncological outcomes that compare favourably with any major H&N unit worldwide. Professor Kyzas has been appointed as the Clinical Director for all cancer services in ELHT, covering population of > 1M people.
In 2021, Professor Kyzas has been awarded the highly prestigious Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award for his overall services in the NHS. He was the youngest consultant to achieve this award and the only Cypriot OMFS surgeon ever to be considered for one.
Professor Kyzas has a long history of involvement in medical research. In 2007 he has completed his PhD thesis which has resulted in several highly cited publications in some of the most prestigious medical journals. He has participated in international collaborations for the improvement of medical research (http://progress-partnership.org/publications) and some of his papers have had a significant impact in improving research methodology. He has given several invited international lectures, and he has presented in national and international conferences. He has been a panel member for the selection committees for trainees in every level in oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the UK. He is a regular peer-reviewer for many medical journals. He is the Lead trainer for the TIG H&N fellowship for his hospital and the Research Lead for his Deanery. He participates actively in Clinical Research, and he is the Principal Investigator for many clinical trials. He is a faculty member for the «Head and Neck resection tactics and free flap» course run by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. He offers themed training in Head and Neck Oncological Surgery to medical students. In 2018 he was awarded the «Surgical Educator Excellence Award» by Health Education North West (HEENW). In the same year, he was nominated as doctor of the year in Northern Care Alliance.
Professor Kyzas is the Chief Investigator of the MANTRA trial, a UK multicentre RCT with multimillion pounds NIHR funding, launched in July 2023. This is the biggest randomised controlled trial ever to be performed in the specialty of OMFS.
As a result of his outstanding clinical and research/academic achievements, Professor Kyzas has been appointed as a visiting Professor in OMFS H&N Surgery at Edge Hill University
In 2018 Professor Kyzas was elected as the Deputy Editor for the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (BJOMS). In January 2024, Professor Kyzas started his role as Editor in Chief for the BJOMS. This is the first time that a Greek Cypriot has ever been chosen for this highly prestigious role. Professor Kyzas sits in the council of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS).
Professor Kyzas is a fully accredited medical expert witness and has provided hundreds of medical expert negligence reports (πραγματογνώμονας). In June 2024, Professor Kyzas has completed his Degree in Law with Honours (Άριστα), becoming a member of a very prestigious club of medical professionals with an active interest and certified knowledge in medicolegal practice.
Professor Kyzas is a fully accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon on the specialist register of the General Medical Council (GMC) UK, the Cyprus Medical Association (Cyprus), and the Cyprus Dental Association (Cyprus). In addition, he is also fully recognised and registered as Oral Surgeon by the General Dental Council (GDC) UK. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSEd), member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers (MFSTEd), fellow of the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BAOMS), member of the Hellenic Society of Head and Neck Oncology (HeSHNO) and member of the European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (ECAMFS).
Education
Sep 2009 – Jun 2014 Medical Degree - Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (MD)
University of Malta
Sep 2006 – Jun 2009 Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSc Honours)
University of East Anglia (United Kingdom)
Work Experience and Training
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022 Senior Skin Cancer Fellow
St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospitals
King’s College London, UK
Sep 2017 – Sep 2020 Dermatology and Venerology Specialty Trainee
Sheba Medical Centre, Tel-Hashomer
Tel-Aviv, Israel
Sep 2016 – Aug 2017 Senior House Officer in Ortho-Geriatrics
Colchester University Hospital, NHS Foundation trust
Aug 2015 – Aug 2016 Year 2 Doctor
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Rotations in the following specialties:
General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trauma & Orthopaedics
Aug 2014 – Aug 2015 Year 1 Doctor
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Rotations in the following specialties:
General Medicine, General Surgery (skin cancer clinics and minor ops)
Other activity
May 2022 British Society of Skin Care in Immunosuppressed Individuals
Update on skin diseases in immunosuppressed - London
Oct 2021 British society of dermatological surgery course – London
Sep 2021 St John’s Academy dermoscopy course - London
Dec 2019 International nail disorders conference – Tel-Aviv
Sep 2019 Annual Dermoscopy course – Tel-Aviv
Sep 2018 27th EADV congress - Paris
Feb 2016 Basic Surgical Skills course
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
Aug 2015 Training the Clinical Teacher Diploma
University College London (UCL)
Sep 2013 Head and neck flap course - NHS Oxford Deanery
Memberships and Registration
Dr. Klaus Novak is a neurosurgeon in Vienna with over 20 years of experience. He graduated from the University of Vienna in 1992. He became a board-certified neurosurgeon in 2001. He completed international training. This included research at Beth Israel Hospital in the United States. He introduced intraoperative motor evoked potential monitoring in Austria.
His clinical focus includes spine surgery, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuromodulation. He is active in the interdisciplinary Movement Disorder Board at MedUni Vienna.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heinz Gisslinger is a leading hematologist and internal oncologist at the Medical University of Vienna and the Confraternität Private Clinic Josefstadt. He helped found the Laboratory for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms. He is Program Director for Myeloproliferative Neoplasms and leads clinical and translational research.
He pioneered interferon therapy for myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). He first used it clinically in the 1980s and has advanced it for more than four decades. His expertise includes polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, primary myelofibrosis, chronic myeloid leukemia, and multiple myeloma.