Dr Jasmine Kamboj, a world-renowned Indian-American Community Oncologist, Medical Director at Northfield Hospital + Clinics, and Executive Board Member of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology, congratulated Dr Gevorg Tamamyan on his recent nomination as a candidate for WHO Director-General.
“Thanks a ton to the Republic of Botswana for the nomination of Gevorg Tamamyan for Director General of World Health Organization.
In the last several years I have seen Gevorg’s vision being manifested as
- the growth and evolution of OncoDaily,
- bringing together of people through platforms like Global OncoThon Congress, Community Oncology Global Congress that have brought together 100s of speakers and thousands in viewership,
- facilitating dialogue amongst world leaders through many podcasts and chats, like Empowering Oncologists,
- rewarding and recognizing people who are making strides in their day to day cancer care world through many avenues like the Yvonne Awards or ‘100 Influential people’,
- simply helping out friends and colleagues with their visions and projects as well- a simple but profoundly empowering gesture.
Gevorg Tamamyan has the awareness, vision, will, collaborations and resources… But most importantly, he moves forward with humility, inclusivity and purpose.
I am thrilled at his nomination, because I know he is working so hard every day to make cancer care and health care better all over the world.”
About Dr Jasmine Kamboj
Dr Jasmine Kamboj, MD, FASCO, is an Indian-American medical oncologist currently practicing in Minnesota, where she serves as Medical Director at Northfield Hospital + Clinics. She is the Founder and CEO of Arogya Oncology and Hematology PLLC. She also serves as a Board Member of the Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology and as a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology International Affairs Committee.
Dr. Kamboj has been recognized with the ASCO Advocate of the Year Award (2021), the ASCO President’s Circle honor (2022), and the Community Oncology Award at the Yvonne Awards 2025.
About Dr Gevorg Tamamyan
Dr Gevorg Tamamyan, MD, MSc, PhD, DSc, FASCO, is a prospective candidate for the post of Director-General of the World Health Organization, nominated by the Republic of Botswana. He is a global leader in oncology, health systems strengthening, and international health cooperation, recognized for building bridges between countries and advancing equitable cancer care in resource-limited settings.
Dr. Tamamyan is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at Yerevan State Medical University and CEO of the Immune Oncology Research Institute (IMMONC).
He is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of OncoDaily, one of the world’s largest oncology media platforms, created to democratize access to reliable, independent, and evidence-based cancer information globally.
Dr. Tamamyan was elected and currently serves as President of two major international pediatric oncology organizations: the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) Asia Continental Branch, representing pediatric oncology professionals across Asia, and the Pediatric Oncology East and Mediterranean (POEM) Group, uniting 28 countries and 110 cancer centers. He also serves as Co-Chair of the St. Jude EURO Regional Advisory Committee, encompassing 13 European countries.
At the age of 32, Dr. Tamamyan was appointed Head of the Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Armenia, where he led the consolidation of previously fragmented pediatric oncology and hematology services into a single national center. Under his leadership, the Center evolved into a regional reference point, with survival rates reaching up to 80%.
He also co-founded City of Smile, a national pediatric cancer charity that helps ensure universal coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of every child and young adult with cancer in Armenia.
Dr. Tamamyan is Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Cancer and Crisis and an adviser to the Rector of Yerevan State Medical University. He previously served as President of the Harvard Club of Armenia.
Educated and trained across seven countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, his professional journey spans frontline clinical practice, research, academic leadership, national cancer center management, global health diplomacy, and institution building.
He is the recipient of numerous international awards and distinctions, including Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO); ASCO LIFe and IDEA Awards; UICC and IARC Young Leader Awards; the 40 Under 40 in Cancer Award; the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology (SLACOM) Award for Global Oncology Leadership; and the Global Health Catalyst Distinguished Leader Award.
He is married and has two daughters, Charlize and Letizia.
Dr Gevorg Tamamyan is Nominated as a Candidate for WHO Director-General Position
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