Healing in Crisis: United Help Ukraine’s Mission for Medical and Humanitarian Aid

Healing in Crisis: United Help Ukraine’s Mission for Medical and Humanitarian Aid
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Maryna Baydyuk
Maryna Baydyuk, President of United Help Ukraine (UHU), has dedicated her career to advancing scientific research and humanitarian support for Ukraine. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she pursued medical studies at the National Medical University before continuing her education in the United States, earning a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Georgetown University. As a Research Professor at Georgetown, her work focuses on central nervous system function and repair. Since 2014, Baydyuk has been integral to UHU, a grassroots organization supporting Ukraine’s humanitarian and medical needs. Under her leadership, UHU provided over $60 million in aid in 2022, reinforcing Ukraine’s resilience and advocating for its sovereignty on the global stage.
Dr. Anna Yabluchanska
Board Member and Medical Aid Program Director for United Help Ukraine. Dr. Anna Yabluchanska has been a dedicated leader at United Help Ukraine since March 2022, where she serves as a board member and oversees the Medical Aid Program. Her academic background includes a medical degree from Kharkiv National University and a public health degree from Emory University in Atlanta. With a career spanning public and private sectors across Ukraine, Georgia, and the United States, Dr. Yabluchanska brings invaluable expertise to her role. In addition to her work with United Help Ukraine, she is involved in cancer research at an international organization.
Dr. Christine K. Durbak
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