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Belt and Road Office Talk: Enhancing Support for International Students in Hong Kong – The Babak Lab
Nov 22, 2024, 20:24

Belt and Road Office Talk: Enhancing Support for International Students in Hong Kong – The Babak Lab

The Babak Lab shared a post on LinkedIn:

“The Babak Lab Live!

Today, our Belt and Road Office, HKSAR Government Scholars, along with Prof. Wen Jung Li, had the privilege of attending the Belt and Road Office Talk. This event provided a valuable opportunity to dive deep into the needs and experiences of international students studying in Hong Kong and beyond.

We heard insightful presentations from 8 UGC-funded universities, each sharing their strategies and experiences in attracting scholars from the Belt and Road region. The discussions highlighted the importance of creating supportive environments for international students, ensuring they thrive during their studies and beyond.

A big thank you to everyone involved for fostering these critical conversations and for your commitment to enhancing the academic journey for scholars from around the world!”

Belt and Road Office Talk: Enhancing Support for International Students in Hong Kong - The Babak Lab

Maria (Masha) Babak, Head of The Babak Lab and an Assistant Professor at the City University of Hong Kong, reshared the post on LinkedIn:

“It is inspiring to see initiatives like this one organized by Belt and Road Office, HKSAR Government bringing together experts and institutions to support international students on their academic journeys.

Creating welcoming and supportive environments is key to fostering global collaboration and success.”

Dr. Maria (Masha) Babak is the Head of The Babak Lab and an Assistant Professor at the City University of Hong Kong. In November 2020, she joined the City University of Hong Kong as an assistant professor. Dr. Babak received the Graeme Hanson-AsBIC Early Career Award in 2022.

Her research interests are at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and medicine, with a focus on the discovery and preclinical development of anticancer drugs for resistant and aggressive cancers with limited treatment options, such as malignant pleural mesothelioma and brain metastases. She received the Yvonne Award by OncoDaily in the “mentorship” category.