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- What is the focus of your present work?
- I am involved in a number of projects focussed on social issues in the Arab region, particularly challenges facing women and youth.
- Can you briefly summarize your past achievements?
- I did my PhD in immunology at the University of Cambridge, and then worked for several years as Healthcare Correspondent at The Economist. Since September 11th, my career has "re-oriented" to the Arab world; I am now based at the American University in Cairo, working on a number of international initiatives on Islam and the Arab region.
- Where were you born?
- UK
- Where are you located (multiple locations can be posted)?
- Cairo and London
- As a Fellow, we know you have a commitment to making the world a better place. How would you describe your motivation and aspirations in this context?
- I look forward to collaborating with Fellows on initiatives in the Arab world, particular those addressing urgent social challenges in the region.
Shereen's Recent Speaking Engagements
Innovation in Science and Technology, Arne Naess Symposium, Nobel Institute and University of Oslo, Oslo, August 2009
"Mesh of Civilisations": Islam Meets Youth Culture, TEDGlobal 2009, Oxford, July 2009
Reporting Across Cultural Divides, Alliance of Civilizations Forum, Istanbul, April 2009
Crescent Coverage: How the Media Covers Islam, NewsXchange, Valencia, November 2008
The Power Of Popular Collaboration, World Economic Forum in the Middle East, Sharm El Sheikh, May 2008
Science Journalism in the Middle East and Africa, Qatar Foundation, Qatar, February 2008.
Encouraging Scientific Creativity and Innovation in the Digital Age, 21st Century Trust, Potsdam, December 2007
Civil Society and the Global Fund, Global Fund for the Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Tunis, December 2007
AIDS and Journalism, Government of Qatar, Doha, November 2007
“Responsible Journalism”, Global Forum for Health Research, Beijing, November 2007
Foundation Seminar on Science Journalism, Reuters Institute, Oxford, October 2007
AIDS and Journalism, UNDP-Reuters Foundation, Cairo, September 2007
Global Health, Tallberg Forum, Tallberg, Sweden, June 2007
What’s on the Minds of Middle Eastern Youth, World Economic Forum, Dead Sea, Jordan, May 2007
"Mesh of Civilisations": Islam Meets Youth Culture, TEDGlobal 2009, Oxford, July 2009
Reporting Across Cultural Divides, Alliance of Civilizations Forum, Istanbul, April 2009
Crescent Coverage: How the Media Covers Islam, NewsXchange, Valencia, November 2008
The Power Of Popular Collaboration, World Economic Forum in the Middle East, Sharm El Sheikh, May 2008
Science Journalism in the Middle East and Africa, Qatar Foundation, Qatar, February 2008.
Encouraging Scientific Creativity and Innovation in the Digital Age, 21st Century Trust, Potsdam, December 2007
Civil Society and the Global Fund, Global Fund for the Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Tunis, December 2007
AIDS and Journalism, Government of Qatar, Doha, November 2007
“Responsible Journalism”, Global Forum for Health Research, Beijing, November 2007
Foundation Seminar on Science Journalism, Reuters Institute, Oxford, October 2007
AIDS and Journalism, UNDP-Reuters Foundation, Cairo, September 2007
Global Health, Tallberg Forum, Tallberg, Sweden, June 2007
What’s on the Minds of Middle Eastern Youth, World Economic Forum, Dead Sea, Jordan, May 2007
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i would love to learn more about what you do
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