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Leadership
Professor Kate White
Director, Cancer Care Research Unit
Professor Kate White is a leader in cancer nursing research, with a career dedicated to improving supportive and palliative care. Her work focuses on translating research into real-world practice, driving meaningful improvements in patient outcomes across Australia.
Professor Claudia Rutherford
Professor, Health Outcomes Research and Research Methodologist
Professor Claudia Rutherford is an internationally recognised expert in patient-reported outcomes and quality of life research. Her work helps ensure that the patient perspective is embedded in clinical research and care. Claudia heads the Sydney Quality of Life research group (link to SQOLO) and serves on the International Society for Quality of Life Research Board of Directors https://www.isoqol.org/
Core Team
Dr Bora Kim
Senior Research Fellow
Dr Bora Kim is a health services researcher with expertise in supportive cancer care and improving outcomes for older adults. She is committed to research that leads to practical improvements in clinical care.
Dr Margaret-Ann Tait
Research Manager
Dr Margaret-Ann Tait is an experienced research manager specialising in biostatistics, qualitative methods, and project delivery. She has managed large, multi-site cancer research studies and supports high-quality research across the CCRU.
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Louise Acret
Research Support Officer
Louise Acret provides key research support to clinicians and academics, helping to design and deliver studies in supportive cancer care. She also mentors nurses in developing their research skills.
Research Fellows
Dr Hollie Speer
Research Fellow
Dr Hollie Speer brings expertise in cardiovascular health, lifestyle medicine, and cancer survivorship. Her research focuses on improving long-term health outcomes for people affected by cancer.
Mary Hayes
Program Manager & Research Fellow
Mary Hayes is a cancer nurse and researcher specialising in supportive care, women’s health, and patient experience. Her work focuses on addressing unmet needs and improving quality of life after cancer treatment.
Affiliates
Professor Jacqueline Bloomfield
Professor of Nursing Education
Professor Jacqueline Bloomfield is an experienced leader in nursing education with over 20 years in healthcare teaching and academic leadership. Her work focuses on developing high-quality education programs and supporting the next generation of nurses, both in Australia and internationally.
Associate Professor Tracy King
Clinical Research Fellow & Cancer Care Specialist
Clinical Associate Professor Tracy King is a clinical nurse consultant and researcher specialising in multiple myeloma and supportive cancer care. She is internationally recognised for her work in patient-reported outcomes and improving the treatment experience for people receiving high-dose steroids.
Collaborators
CCRU collaborates with clinicians, researchers, and community partners across Australia and internationally to improve cancer care and outcomes.