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for which he has appeared on several news outlets. Sajjad has published numerous articles in academic journals and popular media on topics related to cancer prevention, tobacco control, and COVID-19 misinformation.
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as a public health researcher studying the safe handling of antineoplastic drugs. He is currently researching and addressing the spread of
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617:"MUHAS students now join Tanzania's growing health information crusade"
151:. Sajjad received an Institute Community Support Travel Award from the
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Fazel, Sajjad; Nawaz, Faisal; Ritschl, Valentin (April 2021).
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159:community. He currently resides in Calgary.
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567:"Researcher Profile: Dr Sajjad Fazel"
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359:Fazel, Sajjad (17 July 2017).
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