Dr. Berkan Gürakan, a renowned pediatrician based in Istanbul, Turkey, has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the field. Dr. Gürakan completed his medical education at Hacettepe University in Ankara in 1981, followed by specialized training in child health and diseases in 1985, and neonatology training in 1992, both also at Hacettepe University. His special interests lie in newborn health and general pediatrics. He holds the position of Professor at the American Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Gürakan has made significant contributions to the medical community, having authored 79 articles in international scientific journals. His areas of expertise include newborn health, general pediatrics, and more. He is an esteemed member of various professional associations, including the Neonatology Association of Turkey, Turkey’s National Pediatric Association, and the Turkish Neonatology Association. Dr. Gürakan’s dedication to research has been recognized through prestigious awards such as the Wheyt Research Award for his article on “Breastfeeding Time in Working Mothers” and the Milupa Research Award for his study on “The Effects of Breast Milk Boosters on the Immunological Properties of Breast Milk”.