Embedded within the Institute of Health Transformation, Deakin University, and led by Professor Anna Ugalde, we represent a multidisciplinary team of researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving all areas of cancer care.

Our team are based across Victoria and Queensland, and include rural-living researchers.

Professor Anna Ugalde
Professor Anna Ugalde ECORRA Program Lead
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Associate Professor Skye Marshall
Associate Professor Skye Marshall Associate Professor
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Dr Rebecca Bergin
Dr Rebecca Bergin Senior Research Fellow
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Dr Anna Chapman Senior Research Fellow and Implementation Scientist
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Dr Charlene Wright
Dr Charlene Wright Research Fellow and Communications Lead
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Hannah Jongebloed
Hannah Jongebloed Research Fellow
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Helena Rodi Research Fellow and Policy Lead
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Sharina Riva
Sharina Riva Associate Research Fellow
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Emily Lavcanski
Emily Lavcanski Associate Research Fellow
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Sherry Tang
Dr Sherry Tang Associate Research Fellow
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Michelle Blumfield
Dr Michelle Blumfield Senior Research Fellow
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Louise Moodie
Louise Moodie PhD Scholar
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Our recent publications

Rural Australians are 13% less likely to survive cancer. Here’s what needs to change

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The application of stepped-wedge cluster-randomized controlled trial study designs in oncology settings: A systematic review

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Meaningful consumer involvement in cancer care: a systematic review on co-design methods and processes

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Staff-reported barriers and facilitators to the implementation of healthcare interventions within regional and rural areas: a rapid review

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Comparing pathways to diagnosis and treatment for rural and urban patients with colorectal or breast cancer: A qualitative study

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Understanding rural caregivers’ experiences of cancer care when accessing metropolitan cancer services: a qualitative study

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