Gevorg Tamamyan, MD, MSc, PhD, DSc, FASCO is the CEO and co-founder of the Immune Oncology Research Institute (IMMONC). 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.
He is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of OncoDaily, the world’s largest oncology media platform, created to democratize access to reliable, independent, and evidence-based cancer information globally. What began as a small initiative has grown into a multidisciplinary organization of more than 40 professionals operating across regions, delivering daily content to millions of healthcare professionals, patients, and institutions worldwide. Under his leadership, OncoDaily has evolved into a trusted global reference in oncology and is currently expanding into additional medical disciplines, with a strategic plan to develop up to 50 specialized health channels over the next five years.
Dr. Tamamyan was elected and currently serves as President of two major international pediatric oncology societies — the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) Asia Continental Branch, representing pediatric oncology professionals across Asia, and the Pediatric Oncology East & Mediterranean (POEM) Group, uniting 28 countries and 110 cancer centers. He later became Co-Chair of the St. Jude EURO Regional Advisory Committee, encompassing 13 European countries.
At 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 a national pediatric cancer charity, City of Smile, ensuring universal coverage for diagnosis and treatment for every child and young adult in Armenia.
Dr. Tamamyan is a Professor and Chairman of Hematology and Pediatric Oncology at Yerevan State Medical University, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Cancer and Crisis, and adviser to the University’s Rector. 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 trajectory spans frontline clinical practice, research, academic leadership, national center executive leadership, global health diplomacy, and institution building.
He is a recipient of numerous awards and distinctions, including Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (FASCO), ASCO LIFe and IDEA, UICC and IARC Young Leader Awards, 40 under 40 in Cancer Award.
He is married and has two daughters: Charlize and Letizia.
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