Theme: Vaping and Arghileh - what you should know

Vaping and e-cigarettes have exploded in popularity over the past few years among the young and the old, including former smokers and non-smokers alike. Meanwhile, Arghileh continues to be a widespread phenomenon in our society that has faded into the background.

In our upcoming salon, we’ll be exploring the evolving research and evidence on the impact these have on our health and on our local community.

Come join the conversation and share your side of the story!

Our program includes a live speaker, TED talks, activities and attendee-led discussions.

Schedule:

6:00pm: arrivals + welcoming

6:15pm: session 1

7:30pm: a break to network

7:45pm: session 2

8:45pm: stick around, network and catch up on life.

Don't forget to register ahead of time: https://tedxhamrasalon-ix.eventbrite.com

The Olive Grove
West House 3 Building, Jeanne D'Arc Street, Hamra
2nd floor
Beirut, Beyrouth, 0000
Lebanon

Najat Saliba

Professor of Chemistry, American University of Beirut + Director of the Nature Conservation Center, NCC

Dr. Najat A. Saliba is a Full Professor at the Chemistry Department at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She is also the Director of the AUB-Nature Conservation Center (AUB-NCC). She has developed innovative methods to determine the physical and chemical characteristics of water pipe (WP) smoke and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) at the design and smoke levels. At AUB-NCC she leads in offering innovative solutions to local rural environmental challenges through public participatory and citizen science approaches. Her recent work at AUB-NCC has focused on waste management and water contamination. She is the recipient of the 2019 L’Oreal-UNESCO International Award for Women in Science, the National Order of the Cedar from the President of the Lebanese Republic, the Honorary Cedar Shield from the Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon, the 2018 American Psychological Association (APA) Prize for Interdisciplinary Team Research, to name a few.