Amalya Sargsyan

Amalya Sargsyan

Medical Oncologist

Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarcoma

Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center

Location Armenia, Yerevan

Dr. Amalya Sargsyan is a medical oncologist with clinical and research expertise in sarcoma, gastrointestinal cancers, and adolescent and young adult (AYA) oncology. Internationally trained across leading cancer centers, she is actively involved in advancing cancer care and research, particularly in resource-limited settings, through global oncology collaborations.

Current Position

  • Vice President, Research & Intelligence, OncoDaily
  • Head of Sarcoma Service, D’Clinic, Yerevan, Armenia
  • Medical Oncologist, Adult Solid Tumors and Chemotherapy Clinic, Yeolyan Hematology and
  • Oncology Center, Yerevan, Armenia
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor, Yerevan State Medical University
  • Research Physician, Immune Oncology Research Institute, Armenia

Education

  • MSc in Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice, University of Cyprus (2024)
  • Residency in Medical Oncology, Yerevan State Medical University (2023)
  • MD, Yerevan State Medical University (2020)

Area of Specialization

  • Sarcoma
  • Gastrointestinal cancers
  • Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) oncology
  • Global oncology and cancer care in resource-limited settings
  • Clinical and translational research

Professional Experience

  • Team Lead, Senior Editor, OncoDaily (2024–2025)
  • Clinical practice in medical oncology focused on solid tumors and chemotherapy
  • Leadership of newly established sarcoma service

International Training & Fellowships

  • Observer, Sarcoma Unit, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy (2024)
  • Observer, GI Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA (2024, 2025)
  • Observer, Medical Oncology Department, Bank of Cyprus Oncology Centre, Nicosia, Cyprus (2022)

Publications

  • Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading journals including Nature Reviews
  • Clinical Oncology, JCO Global Oncology, The Lancet Oncology, and others
  • Contributions to global oncology research, immunotherapy access, and gastrointestinal cancers

Selected Research & Scientific Activity

  • Research on immunotherapy access and global disparities in cancer care
  • Work on gastrointestinal cancers and sarcoma clinical trials
  • Contributor to international collaborative oncology research initiatives

Conference Activity

  • Presenter at major international conferences including ESMO, ASCO, and ESMO GI
  • Contributions to sarcoma, gastrointestinal oncology, and global oncology discussions

Awards & Honors

  • ESMO Merit Award (2025, 2026)
  • International Development and Education Award (IDEA), ASCO Foundation (2024)
  • GI Oncology International Training Award, Memorial Sloan Kettering (2024)
  • AGBU International Student Excellence Scholarship (2021)
  • Multiple governmental and institutional excellence scholarships

Leadership & Service

  • Founder, Young Oncology Group of Armenia (Yeolyan)
  • Founder & Mentor, ASCO Oncology Student Interest Group (OSIG), Armenia
  • Coordinator/Co-organizer of multiple MDT working groups with international institutions
  • Organizer and Scientific Lead of international oncology educational events and summits
  • Peer Reviewer, Cureus Journal