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1986 born academician,pediatrician,Medical Doctor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ministry Of Health of Turkiye,2024 |url=https://ankaraeah.saglik.gov.tr/TR,537950/erdal-sag.html?_Dil=1}}</ref>'''Dr. Erdal Sağ''' is a distinguished Associate Professor specializing in pediatric rheumatology and clinical medicine, currently affiliated with Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. He has built a robust academic and research portfolio with significant contributions to pediatric health sciences, particularly in juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
==== Educational Background ====
Dr. Sağ's academic journey began with a medical degree from Hacettepe University's English-language program (2004–2010). He pursued further specialization in pediatric health, completing his medical expertise in 2015 at Hacettepe University. His postgraduate studies include advanced research in pediatric rheumatology, carried out at prestigious institutions such as:
* '''University College London (UCL), UK (2014)''' – Postdoctoral research in Infection, Inflammation, and Rheumatology.
* '''[[Aarhus University|University of Aarhus]], Denmark (2018–2019)''' – Postdoctoral studies in biomedicine focusing on immunological aspects of rheumatic diseases.
==== Research Contributions ====
Dr. Sağ's research is deeply rooted in immunology and pediatric rheumatology. His work explores T-cell profiles in autoimmune diseases, emphasizing mechanisms like T-cell exhaustion in juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. He has led and collaborated on several projects, including:
* The impact of T-cell exhaustion in disease pathogenesis and prognosis for juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
* Investigating immune system dynamics in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hacettepe University Medical Department,Ankara |url=https://avesis.hacettepe.edu.tr/erdal.sag/egitim}}</ref>
==== Academic Achievements ====
Dr. Sağ has authored over 120 publications, with his research being widely cited (over 1,100 citations on Scopus). His work has been presented at leading international conferences, such as the Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) Congress and the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) meetings. He has also served as a moderator and invited speaker at numerous global events.
==== Awards and Recognitions ====
Among his accolades is the '''[[Ahmet Küçükel|Dr. Aysun - Ahmet Küçükel]] Young Researcher Award''' (2020), acknowledging his innovative contributions to pediatric rheumatology. He has also received international fellowships and exchange scholarships, underlining his global academic influence.
==== Professional Impact ====
Dr. Sağ's academic work is pivotal in advancing pediatric rheumatology research. His studies on T-cell exhaustion profiles offer new insights into treating and managing autoimmune disorders in children, potentially influencing clinical practices worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Sağ,Erdal,Google Scholar,2024 |url=https://scholar.google.com.tr/citations?user=BVAykbcAAAAJ&hl=en}}</ref>
== Researches ==
1-Anti-IL1 treatment in colchicine-resistant paediatric FMF patients: real life data from the HELIOS registry<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anti-IL1 treatment in colchicine-resistant paediatric FMF patients: real life data from the HELIOS registry |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340790179_Anti-IL1_treatment_in_colchicine-resistant_paediatric_FMF_patients_real_life_data_from_the_HELIOS_registry}}</ref>
2-Ancient familial Mediterranean fever mutations in human pyrin and resistance to ''Yersinia pestis''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ancient familial Mediterranean fever mutations in human pyrin and resistance to Yersinia pestis |url=https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=tr&user=BVAykbcAAAAJ&citation_for_view=BVAykbcAAAAJ:JV2RwH3_ST0C}}</ref>
3-Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: lymphocyte activation gene-3 is a central immune receptor in children with oligoarticular subtypes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: lymphocyte activation gene-3 is a central immune receptor in children with oligoarticular subtypes |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351814733_Juvenile_idiopathic_arthritis_lymphocyte_activation_gene-3_is_a_central_immune_receptor_in_children_with_oligoarticular_subtypes}}</ref>
== External Link ==
1-[https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Erdal-Sag Research Gate Articles]
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