Prof Dr Turker Kilic
Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç is a distinguished neurosurgery professor and a leading scientist dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the human brain. With an academic journey spanning Hacettepe University, Marmara University, and Harvard University, he holds a Ph.D. in Anatomy.
In 2015, Prof. Kılıç was elected to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and in December 2021, he became a member of the World Academy of Art and Science. Remarkably, he is the only Turkish scientist to have been elected to both esteemed institutions.
Currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at İstinye University, Prof. Kılıç was also the Founding Dean of Bahçeşehir University’s Faculty of Medicine. He holds the distinction of being Turkey’s longest-serving medical dean. Over his illustrious career, he has been invited to lecture as a visiting professor at more than ten prestigious institutions, including Harvard Medical School, Yale University, Politecnico di Milano, and Johns Hopkins University.
Prof. Kılıç has been honored with over 100 professional awards, including the Aesculap Scientific Research Award from the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) in 1999 and the Tumor Research Awards from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons in 2001 and 2005. His clinical expertise in microsurgery and gamma knife surgery has allowed him to perform over 30,000 successful operations, while he has mentored 49 neurosurgeons and guided the medical education of more than 400 students.
With an H-index of 40, Prof. Kılıç’s academic contributions encompass over 200 scientific publications that have been cited more than 6,000 times. His groundbreaking work includes significant contributions to the development of Glivec, a drug initially designed for brain tumors but now primarily used in the treatment of leukemia. He has also pioneered the use of Gamma Knife radiosurgery, Tumor Bank applications, and intraoperative MRI techniques in Turkey.
Beyond his scientific endeavors, Prof. Kılıç is deeply invested in medical and scientific education. His talks on these subjects have garnered an online audience exceeding 10 million viewers.
In 2020, he founded the Turkey Brain Foundation and the Istanbul Institute of Neurological Sciences, further cementing his legacy as a pioneer in neuroscience. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book “The New Science: Connectivity, The New Culture: Coexistence,” published by Ayrıntı Yayınları in February 2021, which has seen eight editions. His autobiography, “From ‘What is the Brain’ to ‘What is Life’: A Journey of Discovery,” penned by Mert İnan, was published by Epsilon Publishing. Most recently, in September 2024, Doğan Yayınları released his latest book, “How Do We Build a Better and More Beautiful Life? The Answer of Neuroscience.”
Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç’s career exemplifies the convergence of groundbreaking research, pioneering clinical practice, and an unwavering commitment to education and societal advancement.