Anisha Rakkar (2022 - Current)

I am Anisha, a Master’s of Science in Global Health candidate at McMaster University! Throughout my educational journey, I have had the privilege of being immersed in traditional science disciplines, along with science communication and social science disciplines. The union of these different study areas has given me a new appreciation for science and research. I have come to recognize that they complement each other very well and I have used this insight to develop multidisciplinary approaches towards discussing and solving problems. During my last undergraduate year, I completed my thesis in the field of ophthalmology where I examined patient preferences between same day and next day follow-up appointments after cataract and glaucoma surgeries. This experience sparked my interest to further engage in clinical research, such as CanSaRCC. I first joined CanSaRCC as a new Honours Bachelor of Science graduate in 2022. My personal highlights with the team so far have been collaborating with peers from various backgrounds, interacting with patients and their families, and furthering my knowledge of oncology & disease biology! During my last year at McMaster, I completed my thesis in the field of ophthalmology where I examined patient preferences between same day and next day follow-up appointments after cataract and glaucoma surgeries. This experience sparked my interest to further engage in clinical research, such as CanSaRCC. With CanSaRCC, I hope to collaborate with peers from various backgrounds, continue to tackle challenges, and acquire knowledge regarding disease biology!