#HappyFathersDay2024. Today is the saddest Father's Day of my life as my father passed away on May 14, 2024 and this is the first father's day after my father's passing. My brain still doesn't accept his passing and I don't think it will accept in the future. I am dedicating all the success of Massive Bio to my father this year. Here are couple of things that defines my father. 1. Honesty and integrity - have never faced a single instance where my father said something and was not true, he also worked in his job as if his employer was his own company; he always other people first than himself 2. Resilience - lived with chronic nephritis for more than 50 years and never heard that he was complaining about it, he took out death from the dictionary 3. Perfection in profession - best engineer on the planet (by far), he was joking about my engineering skills 4. Discipline - he had to take 30 pills almost everyday and always spending some portion of this life with the doctors in the hospital 5. Unlimited love to family - There is no instance in his life where he was not with us when we need him, he was always with his family In addition to his amazing characteristics, there are other things that are hugely important for me to become the woman that I become today because of my father. For example, 1. My father taught me that I can do literally anything in life and I should never stop myself; my endless confidence and go and getter attitude is 100% a product of my father and many of the attributes of my success in business. 2. My father has never limited me as a girl when I was growing up although Turkey is a more conservative country which created me to have balanced relationship with guys; he even calmed down and managed my mother super well when my mom was super angry to my first boyfriend choice. I have been super lucky to have a hero father and I wish every kid is as lucky as me. In addition to my father, I would like to celebrate the Father's day of other amazing fathers like my grandfather, other fathers in my family, my partners Arturo LoAIza-Bonilla MD, Çağatay M. Çulcuoğlu , all father's at Massive Bio and many others. My father will not be with us physically but he is in my heart, mind and soul and as long as I am alive he is with me. Daddy I love to so much that words are not enough to describe my love. #FatherLove #Daddy #BestFather #BestEngineer
Will Franco
4w
I am sorry for your loss, Selin. Your father sounds like an incredible man who left an indelible mark on your life and the lives of many others. His values of honesty, resilience, perfection, discipline, and unconditional love are truly inspiring and they are a reflection of your work ethic and passion for what we do at Massive Bio. May his memory continue to guide and inspire you, Selin Kurnaz, PhD
I know our fathers are proud of the work we do and compassion we have for cancer patients who I call my brothers and sisters. and I’m truly grateful for Massive Bio for giving me another opportunity to help my cancer patient brothers and sisters, I am forever grateful for that 🙏❤️
This is a beautiful tribute to your father. I’m so sorry for your loss. My first fatherless Father’s Day was in 2018 after losing my stepfather in 2015 and my father in 2018. The pain lessens and the love remains. But I always wish I could talk to them one more time.
Hi Selin, you have my deepest sympathies. Thank you for sharing your stories of him. He sounds like he was an amazing person and and wonderful father. My father, who is also gone, deeply inspired me and and always encouraged me in my career interests. We all try to carry them along in our hearts and minds.
Dear Selin, my father passed away 3.5 years ago and I’m Truly so sorry for your loss. I will never say it gets easier but I especially love those moments where I can apply something that my father taught me toward my career goals in precision medicine. I will be thinking of you & look forward to seeing your continued success!
Tom Julian
4w
Selin - your dad is the quentesential dad. I am so sorry for your loss. He is clearly an amazing man and has left you with a fire that will never go out. Having him in your life was a blessing.
Lost mine one year ago...I understand every word you write
Lyna Sun
4w
Amazing tribute, Selin. I know the feeling of “firsts” without a parent. They are the most difficult moments but we can turn them into the most honorable-moments to keep their legacy alive. Your dad is so proud of you.
Head of Business Development at Genialis Outsmarting cancer at #Genialis
4wDear Selin, I lost my father in 2006 and my father in law who was like a father in 2020- they were amazing human beings and had many of the qualities that you describe so beautifully in your father. I think grief is very healthy and has no timetable. The loss will be with you forever but how you cope with it today, a month later, a year later and many years later will be better. One perspective I was offered was useful: be grateful you had an amazing father because not everyone is so lucky. The other: I really believe they are with me; their force and blessings. So too with you. My best wishes as you cope with his loss. 🙏🏾