Day 2 at iGEM Competition: Connecting and Collaborating – The Babak Lab

Our second day in Paris has been filled with more inspiring conversations and project exchanges with fellow iGEM teams. We’re learning so much about each team’s approach to tackling global challenges through synthetic biology. The energy here is incredible!

Every discussion reinforces that collaboration and communication are truly the heart of scientific progress. By sharing ideas and insights, we’re all contributing to a stronger, more innovative future. Together, we can drive real change!

Stay tuned as CityU iGEM continue this exciting journey of discovery and teamwork!”Video attached to the post.

Maria Babak shared this post on LinkedIn, adding:

“Incredible job, CityU iGEM team!

Each exchange of ideas is a step toward a more innovative and impactful future. Keep the collaboration strong, and let your dedication to science light the way!”

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.