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Current Challenges in the Academic and Medical Community – The Babak Lab

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Nov 10, 2024, 03:35

Current Challenges in the Academic and Medical Community – The Babak Lab

The Babak Lab shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Current Challenges in the Academic and Medical Community – Let’s Discuss!

In the fast-evolving fields of academia and medicine, remarkable advances are often accompanied by unique challenges. From navigating complex funding requirements to grappling with ethical concerns in research, these sectors face issues that impact their development and effectiveness.

Your Thoughts Matter!

We believe that discussing these challenges openly is the first step towards improvement. Let’s hear from you:

What challenges do you believe are the most pressing in academia and healthcare?
Have you observed any innovative solutions to these issues within your field?
How do you think institutions can better support researchers and medical professionals in overcoming these obstacles?

Your insights are valuable – let’s open the floor for a thoughtful discussion on how we can work together toward a stronger, more resilient academic and medical community.”

Maria Babak, Head of The Babak Lab, shared this post, adding:

“Insightful points raised here by The Babak Lab! The challenges in academia and medicine impact both professionals and the broader community that depends on their work.

What changes do you think could make the biggest difference? Whether you’re in the field or simply passionate about these topics, we’d love to hear your thoughts, questions, and experiences. Let’s open up the conversation!”

Current Challenges in the Academic and Medical Community - The Babak Lab

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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.