Dr. Samira Omar (@_samso) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Samira Omar

@_samso

PhD @RSIUofT| Black Narratives and Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab 🧠 (Re)defining Rehabilitation, Black Life, and Human Occupation. 🦋views are my own.

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What a day! Class of 2023, we’re endlessly proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what you do next. #UofTGrad23

What a day! Class of 2023, we’re endlessly proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what you do next.
#UofTGrad23
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A sincere thank you to the most generous supervisors and committee for this opportunity and for always believing in me. Special thanks to the coolest & kindest staff RSI UofT for looking out for me over the years. Thank you, Mom and Dad. This ones for you little brother🎉#PhD

A sincere thank you to the most generous supervisors and committee for this opportunity and for always believing in me. Special thanks to the coolest &amp; kindest staff <a href="/RSIUofT/">RSI UofT</a> for looking out for me over the years. Thank you, Mom and Dad. This ones for you little brother🎉#PhD
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Our warmest #congratulations to our newest RSI UofT graduates - Drs. Sara Hanafy Sara Hanafy, Samira Omar Dr. Samira Omar & Enrico Quilico Enrico L. Quilico! Your ABI Research Lab family is very proud of you!!🥳👏

Our warmest #congratulations to our newest <a href="/RSIUofT/">RSI UofT</a> graduates - Drs. Sara Hanafy <a href="/iSaraHanafy/">Sara Hanafy</a>, Samira Omar <a href="/_samso/">Dr. Samira Omar</a> &amp; Enrico Quilico <a href="/EnricoQuilico/">Enrico L. Quilico</a>! Your ABI Research Lab family is very proud of you!!🥳👏
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THIS THURSDAY at 1 - 2:30 pm ET: Don't miss this upcoming webinar on addressing anti-Black racism and building survivor-led, trauma-informed, cross-sectoral solutions to TBI with Drs. Gifty Asare and Samira Omar.

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Congratulations to my sister, Oubah Omar on her BIG day @humbercollege ! #HumberGrad humber.ca/admissions/con… #criminaljustice

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📣 Discover how one exceptional RSI grad is driving equitable change in #TraumaticBrainInjury Care! 🧠💙 Read the inspiring feature by Temerty Medicine showcasing Dr. Samira Omar's efforts to promote equity and inclusivity. Together, we can make a difference! shorturl.at/gjqGS

📣 Discover how one exceptional RSI grad is driving equitable change in #TraumaticBrainInjury Care! 🧠💙 Read the inspiring feature by <a href="/uoftmedicine/">Temerty Medicine</a> showcasing <a href="/_samso/">Dr. Samira Omar</a>'s efforts to promote equity and inclusivity. Together, we can make a difference! shorturl.at/gjqGS
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If you haven't already, please check out this exciting panel on lived experiences of #braininjury happening next Tuesday! Register today 👇🏾

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‼️ Last chance to register today: bit.ly/43j9aMJ ‼️ Join the conversation on lived experience of #braininjury and brain injury care with speakers Andy Fiore, Amie Tsang Amie Tsang, Derrick Forsyth, and moderator Dr. Samira Omar Dr. Samira Omar tomorrow @ 12 PM EST. See you there!

‼️ Last chance to register today: bit.ly/43j9aMJ ‼️

Join the conversation on lived experience of #braininjury and brain injury care with speakers Andy Fiore, Amie Tsang <a href="/amietwo/">Amie Tsang</a>, Derrick Forsyth, and moderator Dr. Samira Omar <a href="/_samso/">Dr. Samira Omar</a> tomorrow @ 12 PM EST. See you there!
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COMING UP on Sept 28th, Thursday @ 12 PM EST! Learn how the brain changes over time in people experiencing #homelessness & #traumaticbraininjury from Drs. William Panenka & Jacob L. Stubbs Jacob Stubbs. Register here: bit.ly/3Lkqf1B Ontario Brain Institute

COMING UP on Sept 28th, Thursday @ 12 PM EST! Learn how the brain changes over time in people experiencing #homelessness &amp; #traumaticbraininjury from Drs. William Panenka &amp; Jacob L. Stubbs <a href="/StubbsyJ/">Jacob Stubbs</a>. Register here: bit.ly/3Lkqf1B <a href="/OntarioBrain/">Ontario Brain Institute</a>
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Learn how the brain changes over time in people experiencing #homelessness and #traumaticbraininjury from Drs. William Panenka & Jacob L. Stubbs Jacob Stubbs this Thursday, September 28th @ 12 PM EST. Register here: bit.ly/3Lkqf1B Ontario Brain Institute

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HAPPENING SOON: Join us for our next speaker series session on Nov 28th @ 12 pm EST, featuring Dr. Carolyn Lemsky. Dr. Lemsky will discuss "Tools for collaboration: Supporting community providers to manage #braininjury & co-occurring conditions." Register: bit.ly/3tOXN2d

HAPPENING SOON: Join us for our next speaker series session on Nov 28th @ 12 pm EST, featuring Dr. Carolyn Lemsky. Dr. Lemsky will discuss "Tools for collaboration: Supporting community providers to manage #braininjury &amp; co-occurring conditions." Register: bit.ly/3tOXN2d
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#Congratulations to Dr. Samira Omar Dr. Samira Omar on being one of the outstanding doctoral graduates awarded w/ the first ever Personnel Award for Black Scholars!👏This award aims to promote Black representation within the heart and/or brain health research community. Heart & Stroke

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COMING UP on March 4th, Monday @ 11 AM EST: Learn about #screening for lifetime exposure to #traumaticbraininjury and considerations for #equity, #diversity & #inclusion from Dr. Jennifer Bogner and Dr. Monique Pappadis. Register here: bit.ly/49xp1da Ontario Brain Institute

COMING UP on March 4th, Monday @ 11 AM EST: Learn about #screening for lifetime exposure to #traumaticbraininjury and considerations for #equity, #diversity &amp; #inclusion from Dr. <a href="/JenBognerPhD/">Jennifer Bogner</a> and Dr. <a href="/MoniquePappadis/">Monique Pappadis</a>. Register here: bit.ly/49xp1da <a href="/OntarioBrain/">Ontario Brain Institute</a>
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New research from my PhD thesis is now published! If you want to learn about how #institutionalracism shows up in #braininjury rehab research and what this means for the future of Black people with 🧠 brain injury then this one is for you!👇🏾abiresearchlab RSI UofT Taylor & Francis Research Insights

New research from my PhD thesis is now published! If you want to learn about how #institutionalracism shows up in #braininjury rehab research and what this means for the future of Black people with 🧠 brain injury then this one is for you!👇🏾<a href="/abiresearchlab/">abiresearchlab</a> <a href="/RSIUofT/">RSI UofT</a> <a href="/tandfonline/">Taylor & Francis Research Insights</a>
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New open access research from my PhD! Discover what the stories of Black people with #traumaticbraininjury and their caregivers tell us about how #rehab unintentionally contributes to the devaluing of Black life and the detrimental consequences.🧠👇🏾 RSI UofT Temerty Medicine

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Another new publication from my doctoral dissertation! If you want to learn how #braininjury #rehab can use anti-racism to promote optimal outcomes & futures for Black survivors of #TBI, please read this important article centering lived experiences. Disability and Rehabilitation RSI UofT

Another new publication from my doctoral dissertation! If you want to learn how #braininjury #rehab can use anti-racism to promote optimal outcomes &amp; futures for Black survivors of #TBI, please read this important article centering lived experiences.  <a href="/DisabilityRehab/">Disability and Rehabilitation</a> <a href="/RSIUofT/">RSI UofT</a>
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Check out this latest feature of my doctoral research RSI UofT abiresearchlab on institutional racism in brain injury #rehab research and the implications for Black populations with #Traumaticbraininjury highlighted by UHN Research. Thank you so much to my brilliant co-authors!

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A new study by KITE scientists has found racial biases in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehab research could be harming black patients. This finding is based on reviews of over 43 studies on race and the TBI care journey. Details 👉 bit.ly/3ZpKId4

A new study by KITE scientists has found racial biases in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehab research could be harming black patients.

This finding is based on reviews of over 43 studies on race and the TBI care journey.

Details 👉 bit.ly/3ZpKId4
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🧠✨Today at 1:15, join me for a presentation on Unmasking the cycle of institutional violence in TBI rehab for Black survivors at the 2nd annual ENIGMA IPV virtual conference where I share some of my PhD research and critical insights for service providers! abiresearchlab 👇🏾

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🧠NEW RESEARCH🧠Our timely review examines the extent to which #rehabilitation is available and accessed by people who sustain #traumaticbraininjury from interpersonal violence. Read 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/45wf9pha Vincy Chan abiresearchlab PLOS RSI UofT U of T Libraries

🧠NEW RESEARCH🧠Our timely review examines the extent to which #rehabilitation is available and accessed by people who sustain #traumaticbraininjury from interpersonal violence. Read 👉🏾 tinyurl.com/45wf9pha <a href="/VincyChanRsrch/">Vincy Chan</a> <a href="/abiresearchlab/">abiresearchlab</a> <a href="/PLOS/">PLOS</a> <a href="/RSIUofT/">RSI UofT</a> <a href="/uoftlibraries/">U of T Libraries</a>