Prof. Semra Kahraman

Prof. Semra Kahraman is a pioneering figure in reproductive medicine and genetics in Turkey. She is internationally recognised for her groundbreaking contributions to assisted reproductive technologies, particularly Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). In the 1990s, she was among the first to achieve successful ICSI pregnancies in Turkey and was leading in introducing PGT. With decades of experience, she provides comprehensive fertility care to patients worldwide, combining clinical excellence with scientific innovation.

Prof. Kahraman is widely respected for her academic achievements and leadership in reproductive genetics. Her research ranges from embryonic stem cell studies to advanced IVF techniques. She has established 11 internationally recognized human embryonic stem cell lines and published extensively in top-tier journals. As a founding board member and past president of the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society (PGDIS), she has significantly influenced the global landscape of genetic screening in reproductive medicine.

A highly esteemed specialist in IVF and reproductive healthcare, Prof. Kahraman reviews leading scientific journals such as Human Reproduction, Fertility and Sterility, and RBM Online. In 2008, the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine (TSRM) awarded her the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her lifelong contributions.

• MD (Doctor of Medicine): Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1981
• Specialty Training in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 1989
• Associate Professor: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 1994
• Professor: Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, 2004

• Successfully performed Turkey’s first ICSI pregnancies in the 1990s
• Among the first to implement Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) in Turkey
• Established Turkey’s first IVF center in Ankara
• Founder and Head of the IVF and Reproductive Genetics Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Founding Board Member and Past President of the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society (PGDIS)
• Reviewer for leading international journals and author of numerous scientific publications in reproductive health and IVF

Yüksel B, Özer G, Düzgüner INB, Akca A, Bio YK, Bio HY, Kahraman S, et al. (2024). Associations between clinical and embryological factors with pregnancy loss following transfer of a single euploid embryo. Reproductive and Fertility, 9(3), 87–91
Kahraman S. (2023). PGT-A for low responders: authors’ response. Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
Ogur C, Kahraman S, Griffin DK, et al. (2022). Preimplantation genetic testing for structural rearrangements (PGT-SR) in 300 couples. Reproductive BioMedicine Online

Prof. Semra Kahraman continues to lead and inspire in reproductive medicine. Her dedication to innovation and excellence has provided hope to thousands of families worldwide and positioned her as a global authority in fertility treatment and reproductive genetics.