Murat Tuncer

Prof. Dr. A. Murat Tuncer is the rector of one of the leading universities of Turkey.

Biography

Murat Tuncer started as Associate Professor at Hacettepe University in 1987 and was appointed full time Professor in 1995 before serving as Rector. Between 2000 and 2011 he served as Head of the Cancer Control Department of the Ministry of Health.

Education

Murat Tuncer graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the Istanbul University School of Medicine, completing Residency in Paediatrics and specializing in Paediatric Haematology at the Hacettepe University. Prof. Dr. Tuncer became an associate professor in 1987 and full time professor in 1995 at the same university.

Special Achivements

He acted as the head of the Cancer Control Department of the Ministry of Health from 2000 to 2011 and contributed extensively to the development of cancer policies in Turkey. The first Cancer Policy Document of the country was prepared under his leadership and become a priority area in both the organization and financing of healthcare services. He has several publications at both the national and international level in his areas of specialization.

External Links and References

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?murat-tuncer