Dr. Deniz Aslan is a professor of pediatrics and hematology at Gazi University's School of Medicine. After graduating from Hacettepe University Medical School in 1992, she completed her residency and clinical fellowship in the same institution in 1997 and 2002, respectively.Since 2003, she has been an esteemed faculty member at Gazi University, where she has dedicated her career to the study and treatment of pediatric hematologic disorders. Her expertise in thalassemia and iron metabolism disorders is widely recognized.Dr. Aslan has made significant contributions to the field through her research, which has led to the discovery of new genes associated with rare genetic diseases like dyskeratosis congenita and RASopathies. She has authored or co-authored over 85 peer-reviewed publications with more than 1170 citations, solidifying her position as a leading authority in her area.Beyond her academic pursuits, Dr. Aslan is a passionate painter and has exhibited her work in four personal exhibitions. She also maintains a keen interest in critical thinking.