Puma is a consultant radiation oncologist at Westmead Hospital, A/Prof at The University of Sydney and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Her clinical and research specialities are head and neck, skin, lower gastrointestinal and haematological malignancies. Puma has served on the TROG Scientific Committee, Publications Committee (chair), RANZR Radiation Oncology Research Committee and Cancer Symptom Control Trials group’s Management Advisory Committee, and is currently chair of the Board of Head and Neck Cancer Australia. She is Facilitator of the annual RANZCR / TROG SMART workshop and the ACORD concept /protocol development workshops.
Annette is a Professor of Medical Physics and Director, Institute of Medical Physics at the University of Sydney (NSW) and has more than 20 years of hospital-based clinical experience. She has been involved in TROG Cancer Research activities for over 15 years including members of the New Techniques and Technologies Committee, the TROG Scientific Committee, TROG Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance team, a TROG representative on the Global Harmonisation Group as well as being a member of multiple Trial Management Committees.
Georgia is a senior research fellow at Curtin University and is Co-Lead for the Cancer Domain in the Curtin Health innovation Research Institute. Her current research program is focused on patients and carers psychosocial and information needs, cancer survivorship and research into radiation therapy.
Georgia is the WA Board Director for ASMIRT and Board member for COGNO. In joining the TROG Board she aims to help increase radiation therapists involvement in leading and conducting research.
Melissa is a radiation oncologist practicing in Christchurch, having completed her RANZCR fellowship training in Australia (Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney) and New Zealand. She has an interest in radiation treatment for brain, breast and skin cancers. Melissa has been involved in recruiting patients to TROG trials since she was a registrar and has been an active member of the TROG urology and breast working parties.
Andrew is an experienced in-house lawyer and is currently General Counsel at Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight operator. Andrew is energised by working with people, improving processes and generating valuable outcomes. He recognises the importance and value of diversity of thought and brings this to his position on the TROG Board. He is a current member of the Finance Audit & Risk Management Committee
Sue is an experienced international executive in the pharmaceutical industry. She has worked in research as a health economist and in outcomes research in various cancers, and currently consults to the pharmaceutical industry. Sue has previously held Board positions internationally and is passionate about quality care for cancer patients. She is a current member of the Finance Audit & Risk Management Committee.
Murray is a Deputy Chair of Cancer Voices NSW and a Health Consumer NSW Board member. He has previously volunteered with Cancer Council NSW, drawing on his professional life experience in the NSW public sector around policy and advocacy. His personal cancer experiences include the death of his long term partner from pancreatic cancer in 2007, and successful surgical intervention for prostate cancer in 2009.
Dr Tuan Ha is a consultant Radiation Oncologist. He obtained a Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at The University of Queensland in 2007 and was awarded Fellowship to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) in 2015. In 2011, Dr Ha was recognised with the Queensland Disaster Hero Medal. Dr Ha is a senior lecturer, mentor and examiner for The University of Queensland – School of Medicine. He is also involved in the development of radiation treatment protocols with EVIQ. Dr Ha has specific interest in the treatment of breast, genitourinary and brain cancers, and a passion for rural and regional access to oncology. As Dean of RANZCR, Dr Ha’s role on the Board will continue to strengthen collaboration with TROG Cancer Research.
Hien serves as a consultant radiation oncologist at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, holding the position of Head of Research. Additionally, he provides patient care at the ICON cancer centre. He currently leads as the chairperson for the TROG Scientific Committee and is a council member of the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology. Hien’s expertise lies in leveraging advanced technologies within both clinical practice and research, which is crucial given the rapid advancements in radiation oncology. Collaborating with the South Australian team, Hien has dedicated several years to establishing the region’s inaugural particle therapy facility.
For over 30 years, Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group has been dedicated to improving the way radiation medicine is delivered to cancer patients with ongoing scientific research, clinical trials, and cutting-edge technology.
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