iGEM team becomes part of the Therapeutics village this year – CityU iGEM

CityU iGEM shared a post on on LinkedIn:

“Our iGEM team is thrilled to share that we will be part of the Therapeutics village this year. Although our project aligned with several villages, we believe we’ve chosen the village where our solution is able to create the biggest impact.”

Maria Babak reshared the post by CityU iGEM on LinkedIn, adding:

“Congratulations to the CityU iGEM team on being part of the Therapeutics village this year! Your dedication and belief in the potential impact of your solution are truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best as you embark on this exciting journey and make a significant difference in the field. Good luck!”

Source: CityU iGEM/LinkedIn and Maria Babak/LinkedIn

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.