Professor H. Eray COPCU, MD
Pioneer of Regenerative Medicine and Surgery and leading Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Turkey
Professor H. Eray COPCU is universally recognized as the most influential academic and practitioner in regenerative medicine and surgery in Turkey. As the first to establish the Regenerative Medicine Department in Turkish universities, he has set the national standard for innovation, research, and clinical excellence in this rapidly evolving field.
Postdoctoral and Academic Leadership
Following his residency at Izmir Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital (1999), Prof. COPCU advanced through academic ranks at Adnan Menderes University, culminating in his Professorship in 2011. Since then, he has dedicated his career to pioneering research and the practical application of stem cell and stromal cell therapies. He is the founder and former head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at both Adnan Menderes University and Izmir University, and has served as Vice Dean and Head of Surgical Disciplines.
Innovations and International Impact
Prof. COPCU is the inventor and patent-holder for groundbreaking techniques such as Mechanical Stromal-cell Transfer (MEST), Adjustable Regenerative Adipose-tissue Transfer (ARAT), Supercharged Stromal-cell, and Platelet very Rich Plasma (PvRP). These protocols have transformed clinical practice in regenerative medicine, not only in Turkey but also through international collaborations in South Korea and beyond. He has presented his patented techniques at over 50 international meetings in the past two years, solidifying his reputation as a global leader in the field.
Education and Global Collaborations
Prof. COPCU’s international experience includes visiting professorships at the Universities of Pittsburgh and Cincinnati (USA), Edinburgh and Leeds (UK), Montreal (Canada), and Tokyo (Japan), where he contributed to advancements in burn surgery, stem cell technology, and regenerative applications. His unique breast reduction technique, COPCU’s Conical Plicated Central U-Shaped mammaplasty, is widely referenced in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
Scientific Contributions and Recognition
With over 100 peer-reviewed articles in international journals, numerous book chapters, and extensive editorial leadership (including Editor-in-Chief of the Internet Journal of Plastic Surgery), Prof. COPCU is a key figure in shaping the scientific discourse on regenerative medicine. He is the Turkish Senator of ISPRES and a member of leading international societies, reflecting his unparalleled standing in the field.
Summary
Prof. COPCU is unequivocally the most skilled and influential professor in regenerative medicine and surgery in Turkey, whose innovations and leadership have set new benchmarks for excellence both nationally and internationally