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Mission

We support young researchers with mentorship, collaboration, and skill development to help them lead the future of science.
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Vision

To empower early-career researchers through global collaboration and ethical research, driving impactful scientific progress.
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Message

GAYR connects and nurtures early-career researchers, fostering ethical research and collaboration to tackle global challenges.
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The Story Behind GAYR

GAYR began with an idea to create a global space where young researchers are provided with the necessary skills and opportunities to engage in high-quality research.

Founded by Ismail A. Ibrahim, joined by co-founder Mandy Elewa and early team member Tasbih Emad, what started as a vision quickly blossomed into a vibrant alliance of curious minds from every corner of science and society.

Today, GAYR is home to hundreds of active researchers, working on various ongoing studies under the guidance of seasoned advisors, celebrating dozens of published papers — all built on teamwork, transparency, and a shared mission to make science more connected and impactful.

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Connecting global researchers,

Shaping the future of science

Executive Leadership

Ismail A. Ibrahim

Founder & CEO

Mandy Elewa

Co-founder & Vice President

Tasbih Emad

Secretary General

Functional Directors

Menna Ehab

Director of Communications & Media

Sohieb Hedawy

Director of Training and Education

Muhammad Nader Kemal

Director of Information & Technology

Senior Leaders

Malak Hassan

Senior Leader of Cardiology

Wesam Ibrahim

Senior Leader of Oncology

Imene Belhout

Algeria Coordinator & Senior Leader of Dentistry and Oral Sciences

Country Coordinators

Bashaer Elwafi

Yemen Coordinator

Serene Bassam El Fil

Lebanon Coordinator

Arwa Ahmed Gumaa Idris

Sudan Coordinator

Riham AbdAlgani Ibrahim

Sudan Coordinator

Ghena Amjad Shahwan

Jordan Coordinator

Ghadeer Al Manaseer

Jordan Coordinator

Tolulope Judah Gbayisomore

Nigeria Coordinator

Sindhu Vasireddy

India Coordinator

Ansab Ilyas

Pakistan Coordinator

Andrej Černi

Slovenia Coordinator

Mones H. Abu Obayd Allah

Palestine Coordinator

Vittorio Oteri

Italy Coordinator

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