Curriculum Vitae

Globally recognized expert in breast density research with contributions to national policies in Australia and New Zealand. Experienced surgeon, researcher, and lecturer with strong background in women’s health and public health communication.

Received Australian national recognition and impact, having been recently cited in the BreastScreen Australia Position Statement on Breast Density Notification (2024). This citation highlights the translational value of research work and its influence on Australian national health policy, screening practices, and health literacy interventions. Moreover, Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition (BCAC) recommended the initial research findings of the same research published by a press release of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons as extremely critical for upgrading the position of BreastScreen Aotearoa in their breast density policy proposal submission.