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Farah Islam
Farah Islam has actively participated in the MCAA for the past five years. Her election to the new Board allows her to gain more insight into the Association and contribute to its positive impact on its members.
Farah Islam joined the MCAA in 2019 as soon as she started as an MSCA Early Stage Researcher. She was drawn to the Association because of the opportunity to participate in a community of people with similar professional experiences from around the world.
“I was motivated to take part in the MCAA as a platform for connecting and exchanging with international researchers with shared experiences.”
Currently, Farah is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Basel in Switzerland. Her research interests lie in implementation science and quality of care for older adults.
After five active years in the MCAA, including serving as the Chair of the Benelux Chapter in 2022-2023 and participating in the planning of the two latest MCAA Annual Conferences and General Assemblies, Farah was elected to the Association’s Board at the General Assembly in March 2024 in Milan, Italy.
“My primary motivation to serve as a Board Member is to continue actively taking part in driving an internationally diverse community of researchers that can provide life-long career support, networking opportunities, advocacy, and potential for shaping science policy in Europe.”
With her new position on the Board, Farah is interested in gaining more insight into the Association’s organisational structure and governance. She hopes this will help her contribute to the MCAA's positive impact on its community.
“My main priorities during the next two years would be to continue to foster the MCAA as an open space for exchange and communication between our members, as well as further drive the impact of MCAA on shaping the future of European research policies.”
Farah feels honoured to have been elected to the Board and extends her gratitude to her voters:
“I would like to thank all the MCAA members who voted for me. I am grateful for your support and look forward to representing our community to the best of my ability over these next years.”
Kira Keini
MCAA Communication Officer
kira.keini@mariecuriealumni.eu
@kirakeini