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Operation Armenia

Under the umbrella of The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA and implemented through the generosity, advocacy, and support of UCLA Health, UCLA’s Operation Armenia is a coordinated effort of a dedicated interdisciplinary team from UCLA Health.

Projects

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Primary Care Strengthening in Armenia

Collaborate with the Ministry of Health on health system strengthening in the Republic of Armenia, with a specific focus on improving primary health care.
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Research Support

Facilitate and support educational and research activities pertaining to health care in Armenia or for Armenians.
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Education

Create networking opportunities to promote interdisciplinary research, projects, and mentorship of students/trainees in the UCLA health sciences.

People

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Alina Dorian, PhD

Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Public Health Practice, Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

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Shant Shekherdimian, MD

Inaugural Associate Director for Healthcare Outreach

Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery, UCLA Department of Surgery

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Sevan Sherikian

Program Manager, Operation Armenia

Events

Recent News

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PAI Statement on the 110th Anniversary of the...

Statement from the UCLA Promise Armenian Institute more
Thursday, April 24, 2025
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Preserving Armenia's musical heritage: A tribute to Grikor...

The UCLA Armenian Music Program, with co-sponsorship of the Promise Armenian Institute, hosted a talk... more
Thursday, April 10, 2025
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UCLA PAI Hosted Armenian Cultural Heritage: Past, Present,...

The Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA in collaboration with the Fowler Museum at UCLA hosted... more
Thursday, March 6, 2025