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Farah Qaiser

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      Here are blog posts that I have written for various platforms, including Signals and Science Borealis.

      #CSSMchat summary – “Living In Fog: The Cognitive Changes After Cancer And Cancer Treatment.”

      Cancer Survivor Social Media | February 2021

      In this post, I recapped key messages from the Cancer Survivor Social Media chat, which took place on Wednesday 27 January 2021, about living in ‘fog’ — often used to describe the experience of cognitive changes which take place after cancer and cancer treatment.

      Hi! I’m Farah — E4D’s New Researcher

      Evidence For Democracy blog | January 8 2021

      In this blog post, I describe the research project that I am carrying out at Evidence For Democracy.

      #CSSMchat summary – Dr Mandi Pratt-Chapman. 25th November 2020

      Cancer Survivor Social Media | December 2020

      In this post, I recapped key messages from the Cancer Survivor Social Media chat which took place on November 25th 2020, hosted by Dr. Mandi Pratt-Chapman, who led a conversation about quality cancer survivorship care and survivor experiences amid COVID-19.

      Panel: Coming Soon – The Future Of Gene Editing And Gene Therapies

      Gairdner Foundation | January 8 2021

      I highlighted some of the key take-aways from the Coming Soon – The Future Of Gene Editing And Gene Therapies panel. This took place during  Breaking Through: Delivering On The Promise Of Gene Therapy, a two-day long 2020 Gairdner Ontario International Symposium about gene therapy research and practice.

      Scientists turned book authors: insights into the world of publishing

      Signals | December 3 2020

      In this post, I spoke to two scientists who recently published books during the COVID-19 pandemic.

      2020 Canada Gairdner Laureate Lectures

      Gairdner Foundation | November 5 2020

      I highlighted some of the key take-aways from the 2020 Canada Gairdner Laureate lectures.

      First ever ComSciConGTA held virtually this fall

      Signals | October 8 2020

      In this post, I wrote about what I learned while co-organizing ComSciConGTA, and a few tips on transitioning your event to an engaging virtual format.

      COVID-19: The Canadian Research Response Panel

      Gairdner Foundation | July 3 2020

      I highlighted some of the key take-aways from ten leaders speaking about three different aspects of Canada’s scientific response to the pandemic, specifically: vaccine efforts, population-wide research and impact, and co-ordination and collaboration.

      Gairdner Global Perspectives Panel: COVID-19 – The Road Forward

      Gairdner Foundation | May 22 2020

      I highlighted some of the key take-aways from a two-hour long panel featuring a group of world-renowned experts and Canada Gairdner laureates exploring the science of coronavirus infections.

      Opportunities for professional growth in your science career in 2020

      Signals | January 16 2020

      I shared a list of opportunities that individuals could take advantage of to start tackling their goals.

       

      This was the most read piece on the Signals blog in 2020.

      Key take-aways from the 2019 Canadian Science Policy Conference

      Science Borealis | November 21 2019

      I highlighted some of the key take-away messages from this annual science policy conference.

      RCIScience panel injects a dose of reality into the stem cell hype

      Signals | November 20 2019

      I wrote about the key ideas discussed by the speakers at the RCIScience panel titled “Stem cells: the path to future regeneration."

      Missed CSPC’s The Promise of Science session? Here are some key take-aways

      Genome Alberta | November 18 2019

      I highlighted key takeaways from the 'Promise of Science and Its implications for Science Policy', which took place at the 2019 Canadian Science Policy Conference.

      The ASHG19 conference was all about genomics, with a scoop of science literacy and policy on the side

      Signals | October 30 2019

      I highlighted three of the more interesting issues raised at the 2019 American Society of Human Genetics’ (ASHG) Annual Meeting.

      The #VoteScience Campaign: An Opportunity to Advocate for Science in the Elections

      RCIScience | August 27 2019

      I co-wrote this post with Isabella Lim, and Sivani Baskaran about key messages from the Let’s #VoteScience panel, featuring Dr. David Naylor, Dr. Amanda Veri and Dr. Imogen R. Coe.

      How to advocate for science this fall – using the #VoteScience campaign​

      Signals |August 15 2019

      I wrote about some of the #VoteScience actions that individuals could take in the Fall of 2019.

      New tips and tools for “scicomm” courtesy of ComSciConCAN

      Signals | July 29 2019

      I shared new tips and tools I learned at ComSciConCAN from experts, organizers and attendees alike.

      A beginner’s guide to forming a student science policy group

      Science Borealis | June 24 2019

      I co-wrote a guide to forming a student science policy group, with Molly Sung, a fellow Toronto Science Policy Network co-founder.

      Science Outside The Lab North 2019​

      Signals | May 27 2019

      I wrote about key lessons learned at the Science Outside The Lab North (SOtL North) program: a one-week deep dive into science policy in Ottawa and Montréal.

      International Women’s Day: Why does representation matter in Canadian research?

      Signals | March 8 2019

      I wrote about key points raised in the student group Women In Chemistry Toronto (WICTO) panel on “Why Representation Matters in Canadian STEM research.”

      A Beginner’s Guide to Wikipedia Editing & Edit-A-Thons

      Sister STEM | March 7 2019

      I wrote about how to edit Wikipedia, including the basics and how to create a Wikipedia page.

      A Beginner’s Guide to Science Communication Opportunities in Canada

      Medium | March 3 2019

      In this self-published blog post, I wrote a beginner’s guide to science communication opportunities in Canada, which includes outreach, public speaking, writing, journalism and social media initiatives.

      Meet Dr. Heidi Gardner: the force behind Science On A Postcard​

      Signals | February 5 2019

      I interviewed Dr. Heidi Gardner, who was travelling across the world to meet with different science communicators to explore the process and practice of science blogging, as a part of her Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (WCMT) fellowship.

      Wikipedia Edit-A-Thons: a form of science advocacy

      Evidence For Democracy | November 13 2018

      I wrote about the ongoing global quest to improve the coverage of female and minority scientists on Wikipedia, and how you too can take part in this form of science advocacy at an Edit-A-Thon or from the comfort of your own home.

      Science and Policy Exchange brings student voices to Canadian science policy issues​

      Science Borealis | November 5 2018

      In this post, I wrote about Science & Policy Exchange, a non-profit, bilingual science advocacy group led by graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.

      #ProjectedFutures2: My science journalism experience​

      Science Borealis | August 27 2018

      This post recaps the key lessons I learned, and my thoughts about Projected Futures 2, a course aimed at science graduate students interested in exploring science journalism.

      Celebrating Earth Day with Jane Goodall​

      Science Borealis | April 27 2018

      In this post, I recapped highlights from the Earth Day celebration at the University of Toronto.

      Ramen and Research: how STEM graduate students pay for school​

      Science Borealis | April 26 2018

      I co-wrote a blog post with Nahomi Amberber about the three main sources of income that graduate students typically receive: stipends, grants and awards, and teaching assistant (TA)-ships.

      March for Science returns for a second year​

      Science Borealis | April 27 2018

      I wrote about Canada's second annual March for Science.

      Reflection: UofT’s Student Journal Forum (2018)

      Medium | January 31 2018

      In this self-published blog post, I summarized key points raised during the University of Toronto Libraries' Student Journal Forum.

      Canadian Women In STEM Conference: How do we keep women in STEM?

      Science Borealis | October 25 2017

      I wrote about the key ideas discussed by the speakers, panellists and audience during the 2017 hEr VOLUTION Canadian Women in STEM conference.

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