Professor Louisa Collins is a health economist and conducts applied research on the economics of cancer. Louisa has expertise in health economic evaluations, decision-analytic modelling and health technology assessment. She holds a PhD and MPH in Public Health, and a Bachelor of Economics. She is the Research Lead of Cancer Prevention and Survivorship at the Viertel Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Council Queensland. With 20 years’ experience in applied health economics, Louisa’s program of research is devoted to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of health interventions for cancer prevention and screening, supportive care interventions, and the financial burdens of cancer survivors and working closely with clinicians, healthcare providers and patients. Louisa also undertook government contract work for over 5 years for the Department of Health and Aged Care and she now serves on the Medical Services Advisory Committee and its Evaluation Sub-Committee, where she contributes to national health policy.