Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan: The Man Who Challenged Cancer Hierarchies

In this powerful episode of Global Health Dialogues with Princess Dina Mired, we welcome one of the most inspiring global health leaders of our time — Dr. Gevorg Tamamyan, pediatric oncologist, scientist, educator, innovator, and co-founder of OncoDaily. From working night shifts pharmacist as a student in Armenia to training across seven countries, to transforming pediatric cancer care nationally and leading major international oncology societies. Key Highlights in This Episode Dr. Tamamyan’s early journey and independence while studying medicine Global medical training across 7 countries The power of mentorship in building a global health career How Armenia achieved pediatric cancer cure rates above 80% Establishing the first unified Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Center in Armenia Building multidisciplinary teams including nurses, psychologists, and allied professionals Introducing bone marrow transplantation despite major skepticism Founding the City of Smile Foundation to ensure access to treatment for every child How OncoDaily became one of the world’s most influential oncology media platforms Watch a professional studio conversation as a man and woman discuss key topics in a high-quality #interviewsetup . See how they manage a podcast recording environment. This video provides a look at a structured professional discussion taking place in a polished studio setting. Whether you are interested in #contentcreation or just curious about how interview setup dynamics work, this conversation demonstrates the flow between two speakers using professional microphones. By observing this #studioconversation , you can better understand the nuances of a successful podcast recording. We focus on the visual and auditory elements that make a professional discussion effective for viewers. Learning how to manage a studio setup is essential for anyone looking to improve their own production quality. Subscribe for weekly studio production breakdowns, and comment which interview setup tips you want to see covered next. 01:15 First Meeting & Early Impressions 02:10 Working Night Shifts as a Student 05:10 Global Training Across Seven Countries 11:10 MD Anderson & Research Mindset Shift 12:40 Harvard, Global Health & Public Health Training 17:50 Leading Armenia’s Pediatric Cancer Center 18:55 Building a National Cancer System in a Low-Middle Income Country 21:50 “Just Do It”: From Vision to Action 23:45 Unifying Pediatric Cancer Care Nationwide 24:55 Training the Next Generation & Zero Brain Drain, Launching Armenia’s first pediatric hemato-oncology fellowship program 26:45 Young Leaders, Global Impact, Former fellows leading international trials and global collaborations 29:05 Neuro-Oncology & International Knowledge Transfer, Building expertise through global partnerships and mentorship 32:45 Empowering Young Leaders & Challenging Hierarchies 35:27 Building a Bone Marrow Transplant Program in Armenia 38:30 Leadership, Belief, and the Power of Nursing 42:45 Removing Financial Barriers & Creating the City of Smile Foundation 46:00 From Clinical Care to National Health Reform Founding professional societies, shaping policy, and building trust 52:10 Data-driven medicine and establishing the Immuno-Oncology Research Institute 56:50 Regional & Global Leadership in Pediatric Oncology Collaboration across borders, SIOP Asia, POEM, and global partnerships 1:05:15 OncoDaily, Youth Leadership, and Global Communication 1:12:20 Personal Reflections, Family, and the Future of Leadership SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #oncodaily    / @oncodailytv   Visit the OncoDaily Website : https://oncodaily.com Like OncoDaily on LinkedIn:   / oncodaily   Like OncoDaily on X (Twitter): https://x.com/oncodaily Follow OncoDaily on Instagram:   / oncodailynews   Follow OncoDaily on TikTok:   / oncodaily   Like OncoDaily on Facebook:   / oncodaily   SUBSCRIBE to OncoDaily Newsletter: https://oncodaily.com/submit-newsletter About OncoDaily OncoDaily is your trusted source for the latest oncology news, expert interviews, patient stories, and cutting-edge research. Our mission is to empower the global cancer community—patients, survivors, professionals, and advocates—with timely, credible information. Subscribe for weekly podcasts, expert conversations, and updates on groundbreaking cancer research.