Consumers And Research Advocates Sophy Athan June 4, 2026 / July 7, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Sophy Athan is a lived experience consumer leader and advocate with several academic qualifications, including a Bachelor and Master of Arts, two graduate diplomas and leadership certificates. She has substantial experience as a consumer representative in cancer research projects including the role of chief investigator and associate investigator. In her role as Chair of the […] Read more »
Consumers And Research Advocates Jeff Cuff June 4, 2026 / July 7, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Jeff Cuff has a long-term interest and involvement in a number of research projects and committees within Cancer Council NSW and the Daffodil Centre, including on MCD Spotlight and the Australian Cancer Risk Study. Jeff’s interest in cancer research started following the death of his wife Shirley to colorectal cancer 12 years ago. Jeff is […] Read more »
Consumers And Research Advocates Mario Corena June 4, 2026 / June 4, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Mario Corena is a South Australian health advocate, cancer and cardiac survivor, and passionate voice for consumer-led healthcare reform. At just 15, Mario was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and given only five months to live—a prognosis he defied, beginning a lifelong journey through the health system. He later faced Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the stomach in […] Read more »
Consumers And Research Advocates Howard Lance June 4, 2026 / June 4, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Howard Lance brings a distinctly rural, lived experience lens to the MCD Spotlight Research Program. As a long standing consumer advocate and trusted community anchor in Western Australia, his work centres on dignity, emotional safety, and the practical realities faced by people navigating health, ageing, and social systems. Howard’s research interests grow out of decades […] Read more »
Consumers And Research Advocates Renee McNab June 4, 2026 / June 4, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Renee McNab is a passionate advocate with lived experience, known for her commitment to driving meaningful change across both the healthcare and justice systems. Her work is grounded in a strong understanding of the challenges faced by individuals navigating complex institutions, and a belief that lived experience should be recognised as valuable expertise in its […] Read more »
Consumers And Research Advocates Robyn Smith June 4, 2026 / June 4, 2026 by epmcds_874589 A keen advocate for preventive health, Robyn began her connection with Inherited Cancers Australia by volunteering & connecting with her local high-risk community back in 2012. She has a background in finance and more recently extensive experience in the Not-for-Profit preventative health sector. Robyn is a keen advocate for informed decision making around managing cancer […] Read more »
Consumers And Research Advocates Jeanette Timor June 4, 2026 / June 5, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Jenny Timor is a dedicated advocate for vulnerable members of the community. Recently retired, she continues to contribute her expertise as a Consumer Representative across several groups, including Mackay Hospital and Health Service, Community Champions, Indigenous Genomic Healthcare, the Consumer Advisory Group for Genomic Healthcare, the Queensland Clinical Senate, and most recently as a Consumer […] Read more »
Consumers And Research Advocates Nick Verry June 4, 2026 / June 4, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Nick Verry is an injury management professional, Exercise Physiologist, and law student based in Queensland. Diagnosed with Stage 3 oesophageal cancer in April 2023 at age 34, Nick brings a unique “both sides of the scalpel” perspective to his advocacy work. Following cancer treatment and a complex surgical recovery, he has dedicated himself to improving […] Read more »
Research Team and Collaborators Katherine Barron June 4, 2026 / July 7, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Katherine Barron is the Program Manager on the MCD Spotlight research program. Katherine’s expertise lies in program management, fostering collaborations, and synthesising and facilitating broad research programs. Her skillset is underpinned by a passion for progressing impact-driven, evidence-based population health research. Katherine is responsible for chartering the planning, management, delivery and reporting of this program, […] Read more »
Research Team and Collaborators Priscilla Chan June 4, 2026 / June 4, 2026 by epmcds_874589 Priscilla Chan is a Research Officer on the MCD Spotlight research program, supporting research activities and program administration. With a background in clinical dietetics, she has a broad experience across academic, administrative, and research roles in implementation science. Priscilla’s methodological strengths include qualitative research, and her work focuses on evidence translation and improving models of […] Read more »
