Dr. Damla Gunenc is a dedicated medical oncologist currently practicing at Ege University, one of Turkey’s leading institutions. She earned her MD and completed her internal medicine fellowship at the same institution. Her dissertation in internal medicine training was on immune-related adverse events in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors, which led to a transformative shift in cancer treatment, captivating her passion for the field of oncology. During her residency in medical oncology at Ege University, she contributed to multiple ongoing clinical research as a sub-investigator under the guidance of esteemed mentors. In a significant step forward, Dr. Gunenc gained invaluable experience working in a post-doctoral research position at the University of Texas Southwestern. This research position focusing on circulating tumor cells and genitourinary cancers expanded her expertise and enriched her understanding of translational research techniques in a world-class setting. She aspires to cultivate a distinguished career that merges clinical care with translational research.