Jemma Arakelyan: Congratulations, Maria (Masha) Babak, PhD !!! Your mentorship is making a lasting impact

Jemma Arakelyan shared a post by OncoDaily, on LinkedIn:

“Congratulations to my mentor Maria (Masha) Babak, PhD on Winning Onco Daily’s Yvonne Award in the ‘Mentorship’category!!

As a leading oncology researcher, Prof. Babak exemplifies exceptional mentorship. She provides personalized guidance, challenges mentees to grow, leverages her expertise to open doors, and fosters an environment of trust and collaboration.

This award recognizes Prof. Babak’s unwavering dedication to nurturing talent and empowering the next generation of cancer scientists. Her mentees consistently praise her wisdom, support, and genuine investment in personal and professional development.

Congratulations, Maria (Masha) Babak, PhD !!! Your mentorship is making a lasting impact.
Thanks a lot OncoDaily for the recognition, and congratulations to all Yvonne Award2024 recipients
P.S. The Babak Lab is open to new PhD students who are interested in learning more about anticancer drug discovery. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including Medical Oncologists, Veterinary doctors, Chemists, Biologists, and Bioinformaticians. Please pm Prof. Maria (Masha) Babak, PhD in case of enquires.”

Quoting OncoDaily‘s post:

“Congratulations to Anna Spreafico and Maria (Masha) Babak, PhD for winning the Yvonne Award 2024 in the ‘Mentorship’ category! Your exceptional guidance and dedication have greatly advanced the field.

The award will be handed out on May 31st at 8:30 pm in Chicago, IL, USA, during the OncoDaily Party.

P.S. If you haven’t received your party invitation yet, please check your mailbox first. If it’s not there, don’t forget to write to us.”

Source: Jemma Arakelyan/LinkedIn and OncoDaily/LinkedIn

Dr. Jemma Arakelyan is a medical oncologist and Ph.D. candidate at the City University of Hong Kong. Her research focuses on developing new anticancer treatments and understanding the underlying mechanisms of cancer progression. 

In addition to her academic pursuits, she is an active member of several scientific organizations, including the European School of Oncology (ESO), where she served as an ambassador in Armenia from 2020-2022. Dr. Arakelyan is also the president of the Institute of Cancer and Crisis. The Institute is dedicated to promoting awareness and support for cancer patients facing critical situations like war, pandemic, etc.