Dr. Victoria Forster is a cancer biologist and Patient and Community Engagement Lead at Women's College Hospital in Toronto. With a strong background in childhood cancers, DNA damage and repair processes, cancer predisposition disorders, and stem cells, she has transitioned into a role that merges research, patient advocacy, and science communication. Victoria is a recognized science communicator, having written for publications like The Times and The Guardian, and contributing to Forbes Health and Cancer Therapy Advisor. Her advocacy for childhood cancer survivors is evident in her speaking engagements and articles on cancer survivorship. Driven by her personal experience as a childhood cancer survivor, Victoria is dedicated to bridging the gap between researchers and patient advocacy communities to foster impactful research collaborations and ensure research advances reach those in need efficiently.
Areas of Expertise
Advocacy campaigns, STEM, cancer, children, community engagement, job skills training, oncology, patient advocacy, patient engagement, research, science, science communication, science writing, transforming healthcare