Mentors of Asli Beyza Gul

Michele Tagliati, MD

Michele Tagliati is the Vice Chair of Neurology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA. The research interests of Michele Tagliati, MD, include the study of early and advanced therapeutics of Parkinson's disease, dystonia and other movement disorders. Tagliati pioneered the use of deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's and dystonia, and his work contributed advances in the definition of outcome predictors and therapeutic settings of DBS.

Vittorio Iantorno, MD

Dr. Vittorio Iantorno is a consultant neurologist and Director of the Neuroscience Institute at King’s College Hospital London – UAE, with over 20 years of experience across top neurological centres in the UK. He previously served as Clinical Lead for Neurology at Heart of England NHS Trust, where he led multi-hospital governance, education, and operational groups including Parkinson’s care. Widely respected for his patient-centred approach and leadership, he remains active in medical education and regularly speaks at international conferences.

Bas Bloem, MD

Professor Bastiaan Bloem is a leading neurologist and medical director at Radboud University Medical Centre, specializing in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. He is the founder of ParkinsonNet, an award-winning national network that has transformed Parkinson’s care across the Netherlands. With over 700 publications and numerous international honors, including the Tom Isaacs Award and membership in Academia Europaea, he is globally recognized for his groundbreaking research and healthcare innovation.