A Message from our CEO
Welcome to the Institute of Cancer and Crisis (ICC), where we are dedicated to making a significant contribution to the fight against cancer and addressing the unique challenges faced by patients during times of crisis. The Institute of Cancer and Crisis is an independent not-for-profit organization established with the support of the City of Smile Charitable Foundation in 2021 in Yerevan, Armenia.
At ICC, our mission is clear: every cancer patient should receive appropriate care, regardless of any crisis they may face. We firmly believe that no one should be denied access to quality care due to challenging circumstances. Through our collaborative efforts, we strive to raise awareness about the barriers to cancer prevention, care, and diagnosis in crisis-affected settings.
Our dedicated team at ICC includes esteemed professionals from various fields, such as oncology, public health, social and behavioral sciences, and cancer policy. Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, enabling us to tackle the multifaceted challenges faced by cancer patients and advocate for their needs.
Through our projects, research endeavors, and expert interviews, we aim to shed light on the impact of crises on cancer patients and explore ways to mitigate these effects. By sharing experiences, building collaborative relationships with cancer centers and professionals, and establishing common strategies, we work towards ensuring adequate cancer care during and after times of crisis.
Together, let us create a vibrant community dedicated to improving cancer care and making a lasting impact. Join us in our mission to ensure that every cancer patient receives the care they deserve, regardless of the crises they face.
Thank you for being a part of this meaningful journey.
Warm regards,
Jemma Arakelyan
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jemma Arakelyan
MD, PhD (c)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Gevorg Tamamyan
MD, MSc, PhD, DSc
Head of the Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Armenia
Chairman and Professor
Department of the Pediatric Oncology and Hematology,
Yerevan State Medical University
Wendy Yared
DrPH, MPH
Director of the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL)
Yeva Margaryan
MD, MPH
Co-founder of the Institute of Cancer and Crisis (ICC)
Christos Tsagkaris
MD
Clinical Resident at University of Zurich, Balgrist University Hospital, Department of Orthopedics
Khaled Ghanem
MD
Pediatric oncologist and the medical director of the BASMA Pediatric Oncology Unit in Damascus, Syria
Stella Arakelyan
PhD, MD, MPH, MScIH, ICC Research Lead
Advanced Care Research Centre, Centre for Population Health Sciences, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, UK
Emma Ghazaryan
MD, MPH
Program Officer/ Health System and Policy at WHO Country Office, Armenia
Alisa Kamalyan
MSc
Clinical Psychologist
Head of Psychosocial Service
Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Armenia
Maria Babak
MSc, PhD
Assistant Professor of Department of Chemistry
City University of Hong Kong
Alexandra Müller
MD
Pediatric hematologist and oncologist at the University Children's Hospital in Freiburg, Germany.
Ralph J. DiClemente
PhD
Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate Dean of Public Health Innovation New York University
Hovhannes Vardevanyan
MD, PhD
Head of Diagnostic Imaging Department Radiologist Armenian-American Wellness Center
Hera Artinian
MSc
Nurse Leader for Clinical Affairs at the American University of Beirut Medical Center
Layth Mula-Hussain
MD
Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology, Dalhousie University, Halifax NS Attending Physician in Radiation Oncology, Cape Breton Cancer Centre, Sydney NS Visiting Professor in Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine - Ninevah University, Mosul, Iraq
Richard Sullivan
MD, PhD
Director of the new Kings institute of Cancer Policy, Professor, Cancer Policy & Global Health at Kings Collage London
Gregory P. Kalemkerian
MD
Professor of Internal Medicine Oncologist University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Eleonora Varntoumian
BA
President of the European Health Parliament (7th edition)
Advisory Council member in Etterbeek, Brussels (2021-2023)
Dr. Nazik Hammad
M.D., M.Sc., MEHP, FACP
Sudanese Canadian Professor of medical oncology, at Saint Michael Hospital, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto.
OUR TEAM
Alina Hovhannisyan
MD, MPH
ICC Research assistant and project coordinator
Samah Alfadul Mutasim
ICC project coordinator
A member of Ahfad University for Women, Sudan
Tatevik Margaryan
BSc, MSc
BSc Psychology - Yervan State University
MSc Global Public Health - Queen Mary Univercity London
Associate Editor - OncoDaily
Eunice Dotse
Research coordinator
BSc-University of Cape Coast,Ghana
Mphil-Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
PhD-City University of Hong Kong
Mariam Khachatryan
MD
Clinical Resident at Yerevan State Medical University, Department of Oncology
Vahe Grigoryan
4th year general medicine student at Yerevan State Medical University
Celine Philip
BA
BA Community and Global Public Health - Univercity of Michigan Ann Arbor
Vahagn Petrosyan
Student at Yerevan State Medical University
