Collaborators Jeff Cuff March 18, 2024 / May 7, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Mr Jeff Cuff is a research advocate on the Australian Cancer Risk Study. He has been focused on cancer research following the death of his wife, Shirley, from colorectal cancer eight years ago. He is a member of several cancer research organisations, including advisory panels with the GI Cancer Institute, Concert, Cancer Council NSW, and […] Read more »
Collaborators Prof. Vivienne Milch March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Professor Vivienne Milch is Medical Director and Head, Clinical Policy Advice Branch, at Cancer Australia. She provides strategic clinical policy advice and leadership to support Cancer Australia’s work to minimise the impact of cancer, address disparities, and improve the health outcomes of people affected by cancer. She has recently led the development of a National […] Read more »
Study fellows and students Joshua Ciardi March 27, 2025 / March 27, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Josh is a pharmaceutical and medical devices industry professional with over 18 years of experience. He began his career as a Pricing and Reimbursement Analyst, never anticipating a future in research. However, working closely with data and policy sparked a passion for epidemiology and health economics. Choosing to deepen his expertise, he pursued a Master […] Read more »
Collaborators David Goldsbury March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 David Goldsbury is a statistician/data analyst with over 20 years of applied data analysis experience, and a member of the Genomics and Precision Health Stream at the Daffodil Centre. His expertise is in analysing and interpreting large, linked, routinely collected, administrative health data sets. His research focus includes patterns of cancer care, costs of cancer […] Read more »
Collaborators Prof. Roger Milne March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Roger is an epidemiologist with expertise in the analysis of genetic and lifestyle data from observational studies, and in international collaboration. He joined Cancer Council Victoria in 2013 and was appointed the Cancer Epidemiology Division’s Head in 2017. He is Chief Investigator of the Melbourne Collaborative Cohort Study (Health 2020) and the Australian Breakthrough Cancer […] Read more »
Collaborators A/Prof. Matthew Law March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 The overarching theme of my research career is determining how genetic variation leads to skin cancers – melanoma and the keratinocyte cancers basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. I am also interested in the genetics of related skin traits such as skin aging. Skin cancers have a huge impact in terms of health care […] Read more »
Collaborators A/Prof. David Smith March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Associate Professor David Smith is an epidemiologist and health service researcher. He leads the Prostate Cancer stream of research and is the Interim Deputy Director of the Daffodil Centre. He and his team have published and presented extensively in cancer epidemiology and outcomes research. He has experience in research across a number of urological cancers but his major interest […] Read more »
Collaborators Dr. Oliver Pain March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Oliver Pain completed his BSc in Molecular Genetics followed by an MSc in Genes, Environment, and Development. He was awarded his PhD in 2017 from Birkbeck College, specialising in the genetic epidemiology of adolescent psychotic experiences. Oliver’s postdoctoral journey included positions at Cardiff University and King’s College London, leading to his current role as a […] Read more »
Collaborators Dr. Alexandra Gillett March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Dr Alexandra Gillett (PhD, MSc, BSc) is a biostatistician with an interest in genetics and the overlap between physical and mental health. With expertise in longitudinal data analysis, polygenic scoring, and mathematical statistics, Dr Gillett works as a research associate utilising electronic health records and biobank data to explore the genetic and environmental influences linking […] Read more »
Collaborators Dr. Amelia Smit March 18, 2025 / March 18, 2025 by epcanrisk2345 Dr Amelia Smit (PhD, MPH, BA[HonsI]) is a Senior Research Fellow with expertise in epidemiological and qualitative research methods. Her PhD generated evidence to guide the translation of genomics into improved melanoma prevention and early detection in the population. She was the Project Manager for the Melanoma Genomics Managing Your Risk Study, a NHMRC-funded national […] Read more »
