Dr. Cenk Büyükünal is an experienced pediatrician with over 37 years of practice. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with 8 prestigious awards, including 4 international accolades. Notably, he was honored with the Eczacıbaşı Science Award in both 1987 and 1989. Dr. Büyükünal obtained his medical degree from Istanbul University in 1976. He further pursued specialized training, completing residencies in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology, all at Istanbul University. His areas of expertise include bronchitis, bronchiolitis, neonatology, pediatric emergency, and critical care. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Büyükünal has made significant contributions to medical literature. He has authored over 202 articles in national and international journals and has written and edited 15 books. Furthermore, he has actively participated in approximately 500 national and international conferences. Dr. Büyükünal holds prominent editorial roles, serving as the chief editor of the Turkish Journal of Pediatric Surgery and as an assistant editor for the Journal of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Surgery International.