About us

Integrating genomic research in cancer care: Enhancing care pathways for complex cancer cases.
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Our mission

Our mission is to provide an evidence-driven integrated advisory precision care service, enabling peer discussion and shared decision making for timely individualised oncology and cancer genomics patient care. This will enhance patient care quality and coordination and maximise equitable access to targeted therapies.

We're committed to establishing an embedded Precision Oncology Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT), which is dedicated to seamlessly integrating applied biomarker research evidence into cancer care, supported by our Precision Cancer Learning Health System. This will allow for the diffusion of scientific advancements and shared decision making between genetics and oncology experts to optimise precision care of all patients, including those with rare cancer tumour types and rare genetic diseases. These patients stand to benefit from targeted treatment or risk management strategies. 

Our commitment is to enhance patient care quality and overall satisfaction with their precision cancer care journey. We strive to pioneer molecularly driven, evidence-based practices for the benefit of healthcare professionals and patients nationwide.

Our vision

Making precision care routine… 

We envision a future where the unique advantages of our precision care model will compel this service to become an integral part of every Australian cancer care centre. This transformation will reshape the landscape of cancer care, enhancing both patient experiences and outcomes nationwide. Our goal is to establish a standard that elevates the quality and accessibility of precision oncology for all individuals.

Our Precision Care Initiative team

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Professor

Principal Chief Investigator, Implementation Scientist, Steering Committee Chair

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Professor

Clinical Scientist, Steering Committee Member

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Professor

Medical Oncologist, Steering Committee Member

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Associate Professor

Cancer Geneticist, Steering Committee Member

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Associate Professor

Genetic Counsellor, Steering Committee Member

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Doctor

Genetic Oncologist, Steering Committee Member

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Doctor

Medical Oncologist, Steering Committee Member

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Doctor

Medical Oncologist, Steering Committee Member

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Ms

Genetic Counsellor, Steering Committee Member

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Doctor

Postdoctoral Researcher

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Ms

Senior Project Officer

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Doctor

Senior Research Associate and Data Scientist

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Doctor

Senior Research Associate

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Ms

Consumer Representative, Steering Committee Member

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Professor

Psycho-Oncology Researcher, Steering Committee Member

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Associate Professor

Health Economics Researcher, Steering Committee Member

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Mackillop Distinguished Professor

Steering Committee Member

Catherine Smith
Doctor

Research Assistant

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Ms

Administration Coordinator, Precision Care Clinic

  

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Contact us

P: 02 9382 5111
F: 02 9382 5090
E: seslhd-nccc-referrals@health.nsw.gov.au
E: precisioncareinitiative@unsw.edu.au

Visit us

Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Prince of Wales Hospital
Randwick NSW 2031