Lecturer

Dr Christina Signorelli

Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine (Paediatrics)
UNSW Sydney (2015-2018)

Masters in Qualitative Health Research
University of Sydney (2013)

Combined Bachelors in Science (Psychology) and Arts (Sociology)
University of Sydney (2009-12)

Medicine & Health

School of Clinical Medicine

I am a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Discipline of Paediatrics, School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine & Health. I have a PhD in Medicine (Paediatrics, UNSW Sydney), a Masters of Qualitative Health Research (University of Sydney), and a combined Bachelor Science (Psychology) and Arts (Sociology, University of Sydney). My research interests focus on understanding the physical and psychosocial impact of being diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness in childhood (such as cancer), and developing evidence-based resources and interventions to alleviate their potentially lifelong burden on the patient and their families.

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E-mail

c.signorelli@unsw.edu.au

Book Chapters | 2016

Signorelli C; Fardell J; Wakefield C; Cohn R, 2016, 'The Cost of Cure: Chronic Conditions in Survivors of Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers', in Koczwara B (ed.), Cancer and Chronic Conditions Addressing the Problem of Multimorbidity in Cancer Patients and Survivors, Springer, Singapore, pp. 371 - 420, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1844-2_13
Journal articles | 2022

Alchin JE; Signorelli C; McLoone JK; Wakefield CE; Fardell JE; Johnston K; Cohn RJ, 2022, 'Childhood Cancer Survivors’ Adherence to Healthcare Recommendations Made Through a Distance-Delivered Survivorship Program', Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, vol. 15, pp. 1719 - 1734, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S363653

Journal articles | 2022

Ha L; Wakefield CE; Fardell J; Cohn RJ; Simar D; Signorelli C; Mizrahi D, 2022, 'Parent perceptions of their child's and their own physical activity after treatment for childhood cancer', SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07288-9

Journal articles | 2022

Ha L; Wakefield CE; Mizrahi D; Diaz C; Cohn RJ; Signorelli C; Yacef K; Simar D, 2022, 'A Digital Educational Intervention With Wearable Activity Trackers to Support Health Behaviors Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: Pilot Feasibility and Acceptability Study', JMIR Cancer, vol. 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/38367

Journal articles | 2022

Lee AE; McLoone JK; Touyz LM; Wakefield CE; Cohn RJ; Signorelli C, 2022, '"It just never ends": Childhood cancer survivors' perceived psychosocial impacts of recurrence and second cancer', PALLIATIVE & SUPPORTIVE CARE, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1478951522001328

Journal articles | 2022

McLoone JK; Chen W; Wakefield CE; Johnston K; Bell R; Thornton-Benko E; Cohn RJ; Signorelli C, 2022, 'Childhood cancer survivorship care: A qualitative study of healthcare providers’ professional preferences', Frontiers in Oncology, vol. 12, pp. 945911, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.945911

Journal articles | 2022

Sansom-Daly UM; McLoone JK; Touyz L; Signorelli C, 2022, 'New Frontiers in Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Psycho-Oncology Survivorship Care', Cancers, vol. 14, pp. 4335 - 4335, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers14184335

Journal articles | 2022

Schaffer M; McLoone JK; Wakefield CE; Brierley M-E; Girgis A; McCarthy MC; Thornton-Benko E; Chan RJ; Johnston KA; Cohn RJ; Signorelli C, 2022, 'eHealth tools for childhood cancer survivorship care: A qualitative analysis of survivors', parents', and general practitioners' views', PEC Innovation, vol. 1, pp. 100010 - 100010, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pecinn.2021.100010

Journal articles | 2021

Anazodo AC; Choi S; Signorelli C; Ellis S; Johnston K; Wakefield CE; Deans R; Neville KA; Cohn RJ, 2021, 'Reproductive Care of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A 12-Year Evaluation', Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, vol. 10, pp. 131 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2020.0157

Journal articles | 2021

Cohen J; Alexander S; Signorelli C; Williams K; Sim KA; Chennariyil L; Baur LA, 2021, 'Clinician and healthcare managers’ perspectives on the delivery of secondary and tertiary pediatric weight management services', Journal of Child Health Care, pp. 13674935211052148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13674935211052148

Journal articles | 2021

Fardell JE; Wakefield CE; De Abreu Lourenco R; Signorelli C; McCarthy M; McLoone J; Osborn M; Gabriel M; Anazodo A; Alvaro F; Lockwood L; Walwyn T; Skeen J; Tillemans R; Cohn RJ; Corbett R; Downie P; Egan K; Ellis S; Emery J; Foreman T; Girgis A; Graham K; Johnston K; Jones J; Maguire A; Mechinaud F; Molloy S; Moore L; Tapp H; Till T; Truscott J; Turpin K; Williamson J; Yallop K, 2021, 'Long-term health-related quality of life in young childhood cancer survivors and their parents', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.29398

Journal articles | 2021

Gerstl B; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; D'Souza C; Deans R; Vaishnav T; Johnston K; Neville KA; Cohn RJ; Anazodo A, 2021, 'Feasibility, acceptability and appropriateness of a reproductive patient reported outcome measure for cancer survivors', PLoS ONE, vol. 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256497

Journal articles | 2021

Ha L; Mizrahi D; Cohn RJ; Simar D; Wakefield CE; Signorelli C, 2021, 'Accuracy of perceived physical activity and fitness levels among childhood cancer survivors', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 68, pp. e29134, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.29134

Journal articles | 2021

Ha L; Mizrahi D; Wakefield CE; Cohn RJ; Simar D; Signorelli C, 2021, 'The Use of Activity Trackers in Interventions for Childhood Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review', Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, vol. 10, pp. 1 - 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2020.0099

Journal articles | 2021

McLoone J; Wakefield CE; Sansom-Daly UM; Thornton-Benko E; Govender D; Gabriel M; Walwyn T; Signorelli C; Johnston K; Cohn RJ, 2021, 'The lived experience of children and adolescents with cancer', Australian Journal of General Practice, vol. 50, pp. 545 - 549, http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-04-21-5945

Journal articles | 2021

Sajeev MF; Kelada L; Yahya Nur AB; Wakefield CE; Wewege MA; Karpelowsky J; Akimana B; Darlington AS; Signorelli C, 2021, 'Interactive video games to reduce paediatric procedural pain and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis', British Journal of Anaesthesia, vol. 127, pp. 608 - 619, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2021.06.039

Journal articles | 2021

Sansom‐daly UM; Wakefield CE; Signorelli C; Donoghoe MW; Anazodo A; Sawyer SM; Osborn M; Viney R; Daniell N; Faasse K; Cohn RJ, 2021, 'Patterns and predictors of healthcare use among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors versus a community comparison group', Cancers, vol. 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers13215270

Journal articles | 2021

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; McLoone JK; Mateos MK; Aaronson NK; Lavoipierre A; Cohn RJ; Alvaro F; Cohn R; Corbett R; Downie P; Egan K; Ellis S; Emery J; Fardell J; Foreman T; Gabriel M; Girgis A; Graham K; Johnston K; Jones J; Lockwood L; Maguire A; McCarthy M; Mechinaud F; Molloy S; Moore L; Osborn M; Skeen J; Tapp H; Till T; Truscott J; Turpin K; Walwyn T; Williamson J; Yallop K, 2021, 'A cost-effective approach to increasing participation in patient-reported outcomes research in cancer: A randomized trial of video invitations', International Journal of Cancer, vol. 148, pp. 971 - 980, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijc.33244

Journal articles | 2020

Kelada L; Wakefield CE; Cruz Silva MC; Signorelli C, 2020, 'Camps for Children with Cancer and Their Families: A Systematic Review of Psychosocial and Physical Impacts', Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP, vol. 41, pp. 145 - 156, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/DBP.0000000000000728

Journal articles | 2020

McLoone J; Wakefield CE; Taylor N; Johnston K; Sansom-Daly UM; Cohen J; O'Brien TA; Cohn RJ; Signorelli C, 2020, 'The COVID-19 pandemic: Distance-delivered care for childhood cancer survivors', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 67, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.28715

Journal articles | 2020

McMaster CM; Cohen J; Alexander S; Neal R; Gow ML; Calleja E; Signorelli C; Tan EJ; Williams K; Sim K; Leong G; Baur LA, 2020, 'Satisfaction and acceptability of paediatric weight management services amongst parents and carers: A mixed-methods study', CLINICAL OBESITY, vol. 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cob.12391

Journal articles | 2020

Robertson EG; Cohen J; Signorelli C; Grant DM; Fardell JE; Wakefield CE, 2020, 'What instruments should we use to assess paediatric decision-making interventions? A narrative review', Journal of Child Health Care, vol. 24, pp. 458 - 472, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1367493519869717

Journal articles | 2020

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Johnston KA; Fardell JE; McLoone JK; Brierley MEE; Schaffer M; Thornton-Benko E; Girgis A; Hamish Wallace W; Cohn RJ, 2020, 'Re-engage: A novel nurse-led program for survivors of childhood cancer who are disengaged from cancer-related care', JNCCN Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, vol. 18, pp. 1067 - 1074, http://dx.doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2020.7552

Journal articles | 2020

Vetsch J; Wakefield CE; Tucker KM; McCarthy M; Signorelli C; Walwyn T; Alvaro F; Cohn RJ, 2020, 'Genetics-related service and information needs of childhood cancer survivors and parents: a mixed-methods study', European Journal of Human Genetics, vol. 28, pp. 6 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41431-019-0481-7

Journal articles | 2019

Gabriel MG; Wakefield CE; Vetsch J; Karpelowsky JS; Darlington ASE; Cohn RJ; Signorelli C; Alvaro F; Corbett R; Downie P; Egan K; Ellis S; Emery J; Fardell J; Foreman T; Gabriel M; Girgis A; Graham K; Johnston K; Jones J; Lockwood L; Maguire A; McCarthy M; McLoone J; Mechinaud F; Molloy S; Moore L; Osborn M; Skeen J; Tapp H; Till T; Truscott J; Turpin K; Williamson J; Walwyn T; Yallop K, 2019, 'Paediatric surgery for childhood cancer: Lasting experiences and needs of children and parents', European Journal of Cancer Care, vol. 28, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ecc.13116

Journal articles | 2019

Kelada L; Wakefield CE; Heathcote LC; Jaaniste T; Signorelli C; Fardell JE; Donoghoe M; McCarthy MC; Gabriel M; Cohn RJ, 2019, 'Perceived cancer-related pain and fatigue, information needs, and fear of cancer recurrence among adult survivors of childhood cancer', Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 102, pp. 2270 - 2278, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2019.06.022

Journal articles | 2019

Mizrahi D; Fardell JE; Wakefield CE; Simar D; Maguire AM; Hubbard G; Cohn RJ, 2019, 'How physically active do Australian and New Zealander childhood cancer survivors perceive themselves? A report from the ANZCHOG survivorship study', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, vol. 44, pp. 196 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2019.04.020

Journal articles | 2019

Signorelli C; Wakefield C; McLoone JK; Fardell J; Jones JM; Turpin KH; Emery J; Michel G; Downie P; Skeen JE; Cohn R, 2019, 'Childhood cancer survivorship: Barriers and preferences', BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-002001

Journal articles | 2019

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Fardell JE; Brierley ME; Darlington AS; Williamson J; Downie P; Cohn RJ, 2019, 'Perceptions of future health and cancer risk in adult survivors of childhood cancer: Implications for engagement in follow-up care', Cancer, vol. 125, pp. 1008 - 1009, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cncr.31934

Journal articles | 2019

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Fardell JE; Foreman T; Johnston KA; Emery J; Thornton-Benko E; Girgis A; Lie HC; Cohn RJ; Alvaro F; Corbett R; Downie P; Egan K; Ellis S; Gabriel M; Graham K; Jones J; Lockwood L; Maguire A; McCarthy M; McLoone J; Mechinaud F; Molloy S; Moore L; Osborn M; Skeen J; Tapp H; Till T; Truscott J; Turpin K; Walwyn T; Yallop K, 2019, 'The Role of Primary Care Physicians in Childhood Cancer Survivorship Care: Multiperspective Interviews', Oncologist, vol. 24, pp. 710 - 719, http://dx.doi.org/10.1634/theoncologist.2018-0103

Journal articles | 2019

Vetsch J; Wakefield CE; Doolan EL; Signorelli C; McGill BM; Moore L; Techakesari P; Pieters R; Patenaude AF; McCarthy M; Cohn RJ, 2019, '‘Why us?’ Causal attributions of childhood cancer survivors, survivors’ parents and community comparisons - a mixed methods analysis', Acta Oncologica, vol. 58, pp. 209 - 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0284186X.2018.1532600

Journal articles | 2018

Fardell JE; Patterson P; Wakefield CE; Signorelli C; Cohn R; Anazodo A; Zebrack B; Sansom-Daly U, 2018, 'A Narrative Review of Models of Care for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer: Barriers and Recommendations.', Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, vol. 7, pp. 148 - 152, http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jayao.2017.0100

Journal articles | 2018

Gabriel MG; Wakefield CE; Vetsch J; Karpelowsky JS; Darlington ASE; Grant DM; Signorelli C, 2018, 'The Psychosocial Experiences and Needs of Children Undergoing Surgery and Their Parents: A Systematic Review', Journal of Pediatric Health Care, vol. 32, pp. 133 - 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2017.08.003

Journal articles | 2018

Nandakumar BS; Fardell JE; Wakefield CE; Signorelli C; McLoone JK; Skeen J; Maguire AM; Cohn RJ; Alvaro F; Corbett R; Downie P; Egan K; Emery J; Ellis S; Foreman T; Gabriel M; Girgis A; Graham K; Johnston K; Jones J; Lockwood L; McCarthy M; Molloy S; Osborn M; Tapp H; Till T; Truscott J; Turpin K; Walwyn T; Yallop K, 2018, 'Attitudes and experiences of childhood cancer survivors transitioning from pediatric care to adult care', Supportive Care in Cancer, vol. 26, pp. 2743 - 2750, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4077-5

Journal articles | 2018

Robertson EG; Wakefield CE; Signorelli C; Cohn RJ; Patenaude A; Foster C; Pettit T; Fardell JE, 2018, 'Strategies to facilitate shared decision-making about pediatric oncology clinical trial enrollment: A systematic review', Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 101, pp. 1157 - 1174, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2018.02.001

Journal articles | 2018

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Fardell JE; Thornton-Benko E; Emery J; McLoone JK; Cohn RJ, 2018, 'Recruiting primary care physicians to qualitative research: Experiences and recommendations from a childhood cancer survivorship study', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.26762

Journal articles | 2018

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Johnston KA; Fardell JE; Brierley MEE; Thornton-Benko E; Foreman T; Webber K; Wallace WH; Cohn RJ, 2018, 'Re-engage' pilot study protocol: A nurse-led eHealth intervention to re-engage, educate and empower childhood cancer survivors', BMJ Open, vol. 8, pp. e022269, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-022269

Journal articles | 2018

Wakefield CE; Doolan EL; Fardell JE; Signorelli C; Quinn VF; Tucker KF; Patenaude AF; Marshall GM; Lock RB; Georgiou G; Cohn RJ, 2018, 'Protocol for the avatar acceptability study: A multiperspective cross-sectional study evaluating the acceptability of using patient-derived xenografts to guide personalised cancer care in Australia and New Zealand', BMJ Open, vol. 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024064

Journal articles | 2018

Wakefield CE; Doolan EL; Fardell JE; Signorelli C; Quinn VF; Tucker KM; Patenaude AF; Marshall GM; Lock RB; Georgiou G; Cohn RJ, 2018, 'The Avatar Acceptability Study: Survivor, Parent and Community Willingness to Use Patient-Derived Xenografts to Personalize Cancer Care', EBioMedicine, vol. 37, pp. 205 - 213, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2018.10.060

Journal articles | 2018

Wakefield CE; Quinn VF; Fardell JE; Signorelli C; Tucker KM; Patenaude AF; Malkin D; Walwyn T; Alvaro F; Cohn RJ, 2018, 'Family history-taking practices and genetic confidence in primary and tertiary care providers for childhood cancer survivors', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.26923

Journal articles | 2017

Fardell JE; Wakefield CE; Signorelli C; Hill R; Skeen J; Maguire AM; McLoone JK; Cohn RJ; Alvaro F; Corbett R; Downie P; Egan K; Ellis S; Foreman T; Gabriel M; Girgis A; Graham K; Johnston K; Jones J; Lockwood L; McCarthy M; Molloy S; Osborn M; Tapp H; Till T; Truscott J; Turpin K; Walwyn T; Yallop K, 2017, 'Transition of childhood cancer survivors to adult care: The survivor perspective', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 64, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.26354

Journal articles | 2017

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Fardell JE; Wallace WHB; Robertson EG; McLoone JK; Cohn RJ, 2017, 'The impact of long-term follow-up care for childhood cancer survivors: A systematic review', Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, vol. 114, pp. 131 - 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.critrevonc.2017.04.007

Journal articles | 2017

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; McLoone JK; Fardell JE; Lawrence RA; Osborn M; Truscott J; Tapp H; Cohn RJ, 2017, 'Models of childhood cancer survivorship care in Australia and New Zealand: Strengths and challenges', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, vol. 13, pp. 407 - 415, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajco.12700

Journal articles | 2017

Vetsch J; Fardell JE; Wakefield CE; Signorelli C; Michel G; McLoone JK; Walwyn T; Tapp H; Truscott J; Cohn RJ, 2017, '“Forewarned and forearmed”: Long-term childhood cancer survivors’ and parents’ information needs and implications for survivorship models of care', Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 100, pp. 355 - 363, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2016.09.013

Journal articles | 2017

van Breeschoten J; De Abreu Lourenco R; Signorelli C; Haas M; Cohn RJ; Wakefield CE; Fardell JE, 2017, 'Patterns and drivers of health care use in long-term childhood cancer survivors: A systematic review', Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, vol. 120, pp. 60 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.critrevonc.2017.10.004

Journal articles | 2016

Georgiou G; Wakefield CE; McGill BC; Fardell JE; Signorelli C; Hanlon L; Tucker K; Patenaude AF; Cohn RJ, 2016, 'Genetic testing for the risk of developing late effects among survivors of childhood cancer: Consumer understanding, acceptance, and willingness to pay', Cancer, vol. 122, pp. 2876 - 2885, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cncr.30119

Journal articles | 2016

Russo S; Fardell JE; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Mcloone JK; Cohn RJ, 2016, 'Sleep Disturbances in Childhood Cancer Survivors', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 63, pp. 759 - 760, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.25858

Journal articles | 2016

Wakefield CE; Hanlon LV; Tucker KM; Patenaude AF; Signorelli C; McLoone JK; Cohn RJ, 2016, 'The psychological impact of genetic information on children: A systematic review', Genetics in Medicine, vol. 18, pp. 755 - 762, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/gim.2015.181

Journal articles | 2015

Signorelli C; Mcloone JK; Wakefield CE; Cohn RJ, 2015, 'Dental hygiene in childhood cancer survivors: The importance of tertiary long term follow-up care', Pediatric Blood and Cancer, vol. 62, pp. 921, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pbc.25421

Journal articles | 2014

Cohn R; McLoone JK; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE, 2014, 'CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVORS: WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVATORS AND BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATING IN LONG TERM FOLLOW-UP CARE?', ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, vol. 10, pp. 88 - 88, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000345350900041&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1
Conference Abstracts | 2021

Ha L; Mizrahi D; Johnston K; Drew D; Diaz C; Cohn RJ; Yacef K; Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Simar D, 2021, 'Improving physical activity levels among childhood cancer survivors: A digital educational program', in ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, WILEY, Vol. 17, pp. 13 - 13, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000693805000015&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Preprints | 2021

Schaffer M; McLoone J; Wakefield C; Brierley M-E; Girgis A; McCarthy M; Thornton-Benko E; Chan R; Johnston K; Cohn R; Signorelli C, 2021, eHealth tools for childhood cancer survivorship care: A qualitative analysis of survivors’, parents’, and general practitioners’ views., http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.161893480.05196827/v1

Preprints | 2020

Anazodo A; Choi S; Signorelli C; Ellis S; Johnston K; Wakefield C; Deans R; Neville K; Cohn RJ, 2020, Reproductive Care of Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors: A Twelve-Year Evaluation, http://dx.doi.org/10.22541/au.159160329.93924889

Preprints | 2019

Cohen J; Alexander S; Signorelli C; Williams K; Sim KA; Chennariyil L; Baur LA, 2019, Clinician perspectives on models of care for pediatric weight management services in Australia: A mixed-methods study, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.2.15271/v1

Conference Abstracts | 2018

Signorelli C; Wakefield C; Gabriel M; Vetsch J; Karpelowsky J; Darlington A-S; Cohn R, 2018, 'The Lasting Impact of Surgery for Childhood Cancer: Survivors' and Parents' Experiences and Needs', in PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, WILEY, Vol. 27, pp. 141 - 142, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000448188000374&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2018

Signorelli C; Wakefield C; Gabriel M; Vetsch J; Karpelowsky J; Darlington AS; Richard C, 2018, 'How Does Surgery Impact Childhood Cancer Patients? The Lasting Experiences and Needs of Survivors and Their Parents', in PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, WILEY, Vol. 65, pp. S490 - S490, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000445195004114&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2018

Signorelli C; Wakefield C; Johnston K; Fardell J; Brierley M-E; Thornton-Benko E; Foreman T; Webber K; Wallace H; Cohn R, 2018, '"Re-engage": Promoting engagement and empowering childhood cancer survivors through a new nurse-led ehealth intervention', in PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, WILEY, Vol. 27, pp. 194 - 195, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000448188000519&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2018

Signorelli C; Wakefield C; Johnston K; Fardell J; Mary-Ellen B; Thornton-Benko E; Foreman T; Webber K; Wallace WH; Cohn R, 2018, 'Re-engage: A Nurse-led eHealth Intervention to Promote Engagement and Empower Childhood Cancer Survivors', in PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, WILEY, Vol. 65, pp. S698 - S699, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000445195005338&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2017

Signorelli C; Wakefield CE; Fardell JE; Michel G; Jones JM; Turpin KH; Emery J; McLoone JK; Cohn RJ, 2017, 'Improving the Quality of Follow-Up Care for Pediatric Cancer Survivors: A Mixed-Methods Study on Preferences for Models of Survivorship Care', in PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, WILEY, Vol. 64, pp. S379 - S380, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000408978203268&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2017

Wakefield C; Doolan E; Signorelli C; Tucker K; Patenaude A; Vetsch J; Cohn R, 2017, 'Genetics-Related Beliefs, and Information and Service Needs, of Childhood Cancer Survivors and Their Parents', in PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, WILEY, Vol. 64, pp. S59 - S60, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000408978201111&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Papers | 2017

Wakefield C; Quinn V; Doolan E; Fardell J; Tucker K; Patenaude A; Marshall K; Lock R; Signorelli C; Georgiou G; Cohn R, 2017, 'The use of Murine Models of Chemosensitivity to Anticancer Agents in Childhood Cancer Clinical Care: Survivor, Parent and Community Acceptability and Willingness-to-Pay', in PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, WILEY, pp. S60 - S61, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000408978201113&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2016

Fardell J; Wakefield C; Signorelli C; Russo S; McLoone J; Cohn R, 2016, 'Health Behaviours in Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Modifiable Risk Factors for Developing Late Effects', in PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 63, pp. S61 - S61, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000384818800575&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2016

Tillemans R; Lourenco RDA; Fardell JE; Wakefield C; Signorelli C; Jordana M; Cohn R, 2016, 'What influences quality of life in paediatric cancer survivors?', in QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH, SPRINGER, Vol. 25, pp. 162 - 163, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000398451600397&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2016

Wakefield C; Georgiou G; McGill B; Fardell J; Signorelli C; Hanlon L; Tucker K; Patenaude A; Cohn R, 2016, 'Genetic Testing for Childhood Cancer Survivors' Risk of Late Effects: Consumer Understanding, Acceptance and Willingness-To-Pay', in PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 63, pp. S88 - S88, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000384818800705&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Conference Abstracts | 2016

Wakefield C; Georgiou G; McGill B; Fardell J; Signorelli C; Hanlon L; Tucker K; Patenaude A; Cohn R, 2016, 'Genetic testing for childhood cancer survivors' risk of late effects: Consumer understanding, acceptance and willingness-to-pay', in PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, WILEY-BLACKWELL, Vol. 25, pp. 107 - 108, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000385942700235&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Preprints |

Signorelli C, Redefining Models of Childhood Cancer Survivorship Care: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of Patient-Reported Barriers to, and Preferences for, Care, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3314450

Preprints |

Wakefield C; Doolan EL; Fardell JE; Signorelli C; Veronica QF; Tucker KM; Patenaude AF; Marshall GM; Lock RB; Georgiou G; Cohn RJ, The Avatar Acceptability Study: Survivor, Parent and Community Willingness to Use Patient-Derived Xenografts to Personalize Cancer Care, http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3260779

Some of my recent grants include:

iBounce: A digital health educational program to improve childhood cancer survivors’ self-efficacy to engage in physical activity. The Kids’ Cancer Project. 2022-2025

Living well after childhood cancer: Better managing the late effects of low-grade glioma. Higher Thinking Fund Cancer via the SPHERE Clinical Academic Groups EMCR Seed Grant. 2021-2022

Lessening the impact of cancer: improving the quality of life of Australian survivors of childhood cancer. Cancer Institute NSW - Early Career Fellowship. 2021-2023

A new nurse-led intervention to re-engage childhood cancer survivors. Thyne Reid. 2021-2023

A new nurse-led intervention to re-engage childhood brain cancer survivors. Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). 2020-2023.

Life and health after childhood cancer: a national data linkage cohort study. Cancer Australia. 2020-2023

Impact of treatment on late effects and survivorship on childhood cancer survivors: a population-based data linkage study. The Kids’ Cancer Project. 2019-2020

Some of my recent awards:

Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, Young Investigator Award (2017, present in the United States, expenses paid)

Australian Federation of Graduate Women Inc. 2017 Barbara Hale Fellow

Sydney Children’s Hospital Network “Quality, Health and Innovation” Award in 2019 for my project "Re-engage" (also nominated for the NSW Health Awards in the ‘Health Research and Innovation’ category)

Co-chair of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (IPOS) Survivorship Special Interest Group Committee
Member of the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer, Survivorship Study Group
Member of the IPOS Pediatric Special Interest Group Committee
Member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society Clinical Guidelines Committee
Member of the Long Term Follow-up ANZCHOG Survivorship Subcommittee
Core member of the Human Research Ethics Committee, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network

My Research Supervision

ILP students - 2022 and 2023

PhD candidates - 2022-2024

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