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I met my incredible mentor, Dr. Maria Babak, at Harvard Medical School, who has been instrumental in shaping my career – Jemma Arakelyan via The Babak Lab

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Jan 31, 2024, 18:33

I met my incredible mentor, Dr. Maria Babak, at Harvard Medical School, who has been instrumental in shaping my career – Jemma Arakelyan via The Babak Lab

The Babak Lab shared on their LinkedIn page:

“My name is Jemma Arakelyan. I am the CEO of the Institute of Cancer Crises and an advisor for the Immune Oncology Research Institute.

Hailing from Armenia, I embarked on a path that led me to become an Oncologist and a passionate cancer researcher. After completing my medical degree at Yerevan State Medical University, I decided to specialize in Medical Oncology.

I got a scholarship to the High Impact Cancer Research program at Harvard Medical School. There, I met my incredible mentor, Dr. Maria Babak, who has been instrumental in shaping my career.

I am pursuing my PhD in the Drug Discovery Lab, where I have published more than 12 peer-reviewed articles. I gained recognition through these distinctions:

– 2023 Rising Star Grant from the European Cancer Community Foundation
– The 2023 CSCI Excellent Paper Award for Research Students
– The HKPFS Academic Excellence and QE Award from 2021 to 2023

I also received scholarships and grants from these esteemed organizations:

– The Hong Kong Association of University Women
– HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
– Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies Entrance Scholarships

I have the privilege of hosting Cancer and Crises talks on OncoDaily, where I work as a co-editor for the publication. We provide a platform for thought-provoking discussions on the challenges faced by cancer patients and the healthcare community.

Beyond the lab, I find solace in books, where I can explore different worlds and perspectives.

I love hiking. Nature has a way of rejuvenating my spirit and reminding me of the wonders of life.

I have a passion for writing short stories. Storytelling allows me to unleash my creativity and explore different narratives.

My ultimate goal is to become a clinical trialist who can bring new hope to cancer patients by developing and testing novel treatments.

Let’s make a difference together!”

I met my incredible mentor, Dr. Maria Babak, at Harvard Medical School, who has been instrumental in shaping my career - Jemma Arakelyan via The Babak Lab

Source: The Babak Lab/LinkedIn

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