LOC Welcome Letter

Jamila Nabieva is Deputy Director, International Development and Cooperation at the International Academic Hub for Childhood Cancer in Uzbekistan, where she leads the development of international partnerships and cooperation in education, research, and capacity strengthening.

She is a global health professional with 20 years of experience in international health, health systems, research, and capacity development. Prior to joining the Hub, she worked at the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany, where she led international capacity-strengthening initiatives across multiple countries. Her previous experience includes work with the World Health Organization, the World Bank, GIZ, and other international partners. She holds an MSc in International Health from Heidelberg University.

Laziza Amangeldieva is a member of the Scientific Department at the Scientific-Practical Medical Center of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology. She has a medical background, having trained as a nurse before qualifying as a general practitioner at Saint Petersburg State University. She also gained international educational experience in China, where she studied advanced Chinese and business Chinese. Laziza has clinical experience as a nurse, together with experience in international business development, education management and healthcare-related strategic communication. She is fluent in Russian and Uzbek and has professional proficiency in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Mukhlisa Islamova has experience in office administration, HR coordination, translation and project support. She worked as HR Officer, Office Manager and Translator at the Project Implementation Unit “Emergency Medical Services”, implemented with the participation of IDA, where she supported day-to-day office operations, budgeting, meetings, travel, conferences, correspondence, recruitment, onboarding, HR documentation and reporting. She also has experience in investment, marketing and research-related roles. Mukhlisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from the Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent. She has advanced knowledge of Uzbek, Russian and English.

Guzalya Mamedova is Deputy Director for Science at the Scientific-Practical Medical Center of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Immunology and Head of the Department of Research and Innovation at the International Academic Hub on Childhood Cancer. She graduated from Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute and completed a Master’s degree in Public Health, Healthcare Organization and Management. She holds PhD and Doctor of Medical Sciences degrees and is the author of more than 120 scientific publications, manuals and monographs. Her experience includes international training, research ethics development at Harvard University, and work as a Harvard research fellow.

Guldana Mirrakhimova is Head of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation with International Experts at the International Academic Hub. She has experience in international, humanitarian and medical organisations, including UNODC, the KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation and Médecins Sans Frontières. Her work focuses on international cooperation, partner communication, coordination of expert visits, conferences, seminars, grant-related activities and institutional documentation. She holds an MSc in Public Health Science from Westminster International University in Tashkent and a Bachelor’s degree in International Hospitality Management. She is fluent in Karakalpak, Uzbek, Russian and English, with good knowledge of French.