Meet the Project Team

Professor John Zalcberg

Professor John Zalcberg is currently the head of the Cancer Research Program and NHMRC (MRFF) Practitioner Fellow in the SPHPM at Monash University. John has years of expertise and knowledge in the field of Cancer Research.

Dr Liane Ioannou

Dr Liane Ioannou is a Research Fellow within the Cancer Research Program at the School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine, Monash University. Liane works on a number of projects within the Cancer Research Program.

Ms Bianka Dsouza

Bianka is a Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health graduate from Monash University. Bianka has worked within the Cancer Research Program at Monash University as a Research Assistant and Project Officer, prior to commencing her role as a project manager.

Ms Lisa Brady

Lisa is a specialist cancer nurse who has spent nearly two decades working within the cancer field. She has recently worked as a Senior Project Manager at the Southern Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service, as well as helping with WeCan.

Ms Tina Griffiths

Tina is a specialist cancer nurse who has worked in a variety of healthcare settings and organisations including: The Alfred Hospital, Austin Health, Cancer Council Victoria, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and LaTrobe University.

Ms Rebecca Blackwood

Rebecca is a highly experienced cancer nurse who values exceptional patient care and outcomes. She has has worked at both the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The University College of London.

Mr Hugh Greene

Hugh is a science graduate from Monash Uni and is excited to learn and grow his understanding of clinical research while helping to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients.

Ms Tennille Lewin

Tennille is a highly experienced Registered Nurse who is currently undertaking her PhD to look at the acceptability, effectiveness and sustainability of a centralised model of nursing care for pancreatic and oesophagogastric cancer patients.

Dr Nadia Khan

Nadia is a BBiomedSc (Honours) and PhD graduate from Monash University. Her PhD study aims to improve supportive care service provision to patients diagnosed with pancreatic and oesophagogastric cancers.