Farah Qaiser
Farah Qaiser (https://www.farahqaiser.com/) is a graduate student at the University of Toronto, where her research involves using DNA sequencing to better understand the underlying genetics of complex neurological disorders. When not in the lab, Farah is involved in various science policy, outreach and communication initiatives in an effort to build an engaging and inclusive science culture here in Canada. Of note, Farah writes stories about science and scientists for various outlets, has led Wikipedia Edit-A-Thons to address the encyclopedia’s gender biases, and is one of the co-founders the Toronto Science Policy Network. You can find Farah live-tweeting at @this_is_farah or speed-reading (yet another) dystopian novel on her commute home.
Posts by: Farah
Scientists turned book authors: insights into the world of publishing
Recently, I’ve become more curious about books as a form of science communication. In May, I reviewed a book about the science of Game Of Thrones for Massive Science. It prompted a few questions on my end. For example, how have scientists entered the world of book publishing? Was it intentionally, or was it an […]
First ever ComSciConGTA held virtually this fall
In 2019, Canada’s first Communicating Science workshop (ComSciConCAN) series took place. I attended and later shared tips and tools I learned there, which you can read here. Now, one year later, ComSciConCAN alumni have hosted events across Canada, including ComSciConGTA, which took place virtually last week for 50 graduate students based in the greater Toronto area […]
Opportunities for professional growth in your science career in 2020
With the start of a new year, and a new decade, it’s only natural to set a few professional goals for yourself. I don’t generally set New Year’s Resolutions, but I do have a few this year that include defending my Master of Science degree, and writing more regularly. If professional development in your science […]
RCIScience panel injects a dose of reality into the stem cell hype
Stem cells offer a lot of promise and potential when it comes to regeneration, but the field also faces a lot of hype and misinformation. To tackle this, the Royal Canadian Institute for Science (RCIScience) hosted a panel in October titled “Stem cells: the path to future regeneration.” The event featured Dr. Samantha Yammine as […]
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