Qurat.ul.Ainn Hashmi

Qurat.ul.Ainn Hashmi

Current position: Consultant Radiation Oncologist

Years qualified: 1 year

Research areas of interest: Head and Neck Malignancies

Would you describe yourself as a ‘novice’ or ‘experienced’ researcher? Novice

Why did you decide to get involved in research? To make better management decisions

Who encouraged you to get involved in research and who do you go to for advice when you need it? Myself

What sort of activities/studies have you been involved in? (e.g. data collection, planning, supportive care/clinical research) Supportive care and clinical trials

What do you enjoy most about being involved in this/these research activities? To provide best to cancer patients

What has been your biggest challenge or barrier to being involved in research? Belonging to a third world country

What one piece of advice would you give other researchers who have never been involved in research before? Step ahead please and explore