AYŞENUR BAHADIR

Professor AYŞENUR BAHADIR is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Child Health and Diseases at Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, where she has served as a Professor since 2023. Previously, she held positions as Associate Professor (2017-2023) and Assistant Professor (2015-2017) at the same institution. Her academic career is deeply rooted in pediatric hematology and oncology, with significant contributions to clinical research in children's health.

• 2014-2015: Post Doctorate, Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine Sciences
• 2009-2014: Post Doctorate of Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Child Health and Diseases Hematology-Oncology
• 2001-2007: Expertise in Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, Internal Medicine, Child Health and Diseases
• 1994-2000: Undergraduate, Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Medicine

Professor Bahadır's research primarily focuses on pediatric hematology, oncology, and immunology, with particular emphasis on congenital neutropenia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, viral infections in immunocompromised children, and hematological complications in pediatric cancer patients. Her work bridges clinical practice with translational research, addressing critical gaps in understanding rare pediatric hematological disorders and their management. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of immunology and hematology in children, particularly in the context of infectious complications and genetic disorders.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on complex hematological conditions in pediatric patients, with particular attention to rare genetic disorders, infection-related complications in immunocompromised children, and neurological outcomes in cancer treatment. Her research demonstrates a consistent pattern of multicenter collaboration across Turkey, addressing clinically relevant questions with immediate implications for pediatric hematology practice. The work spans from basic science investigations of genetic mutations to large-scale clinical studies evaluating treatment outcomes.

Professor Bahadır has served as principal investigator for 7 research projects and has supervised 5 theses. Her academic leadership extends to committee roles including the University Academic Incentive Evaluation Commission, Education and Curriculum Board, and Program Accreditation-Self-Assessment Committee. She has also been actively involved in professional societies including the Turkish Pediatric Hematology Association and Turkish Hematology Association.

With an impressive publication record of 205 WoS-indexed articles and an H-index of 187, Professor Bahadır has established herself as a leading figure in Turkish pediatric hematology. Her work has particular strength in rare hematological disorders, infectious complications in immunocompromised children, and translational research connecting genetic findings to clinical outcomes.