ATALAY BALSAK

ATALAY BALSAK is a Researcher at the Karadeniz Technical University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Radiation Oncology. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Internal Medicine and has been actively involved in clinical research since 2023.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine (2016-2022)
• PhD: Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Internal Medicine (2023-Present)
• C2 Mastery: English

Research Focus: Dr. Balsak specializes in Oncology and Radiation Oncology, with a focus on cancer prognosis, radiotherapy techniques, and survival analysis. His work addresses clinical challenges in nasopharyngeal cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, and rare malignancies.

Recent Publications: His research highlights prognostic factors in nasopharyngeal cancer, acute side effects of chemoradiotherapy, and biomarker-driven outcomes in gastric and lung cancers. He frequently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on clinical studies.

Professional Memberships:

• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Member (2024-Present)
• American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Member (2024-Present)
• European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) Member (2023-Present)
• Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology Member (2023-Present)

Conference Participation: Dr. Balsak has presented at national and international symposia, including the 16th National Radiation Oncology Congress and Karadeniz Oncology Days, focusing on radiotherapy optimization and patient quality of life.