Prof. N. Dilek BAKAN, a renowned Pulmonologist from Istanbul, Turkey, is a distinguished specialist in Chest Diseases & Tuberculosis. With over two decades of experience in her field, Prof. N. Dilek BAKAN practices at Memorial Sisli Hospital. She completed her medical education at ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA MEDICAL FACULTY in 1994 and pursued postgraduate studies at YEDİKULE GÖĞÜS HASTALIKLARI VE GÖĞÜS TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL in 2001. Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to her field with 15 international and 19 national scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, she has presented research papers at 43 national congresses and actively participated in numerous courses, symposiums, and congresses, particularly focusing on lung transplantation. Prof. N. Dilek BAKAN has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions. She maintains active involvement with esteemed organizations such as the Turkish Thoracic Society, Lung Transplant Working Group Secretariat, Turkish Respiratory Research Association, Lung Health & Intensive Care Association, Associations Against Tuberculosis, and European Respiratory Society. Her special interests lie in the field of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis.