Evidence, insight, impact
“Public support is vital for the conduct of successful population health research and we are grateful to the community of Queensland for the trust they have placed in us.” Prof Joanne Aitken – Head of Research, Cancer Council Queensland
The Viertel Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Council Queensland’s research department, conducts collaborative and multidisciplinary research targeted to areas of high need where results can be translated rapidly into effective programs to improve cancer outcomes. The research conducted by the Centre aims to improve our knowledge of the causes of cancer, help us prevent cancer, or help us diagnose cancer earlier to improve survival, and to better support cancer patients and their families. Our efforts contribute to the national research agenda, and we are formally accredited by the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Improving cancer outcomes in:
Improving cancer outcomes in:
The research conducted within the centre enhances and builds on the knowledge available in cancer control today and provides us with the opportunity to translate our findings into effective, state-wide programs for cancer prevention, early detection and improved patient services for the people of Queensland and beyond. All program areas work together with the overall goal of improving cancer outcomes and reducing the burden of cancer on the individual and the community.
Our research team
Our research team
Our research team brings together a multidisciplinary group who work together with the overall goal of improving cancer outcomes and reducing the burden of cancer on the individual and the community.
- Professor Joanne Aitken: Head of Research
- Professor Peter Baade: Senior Manager, Descriptive Epidemiology
- Associate Professor Danny Youlden: Senior Manager, Childhood Cancer Research
- Dr Belinda Goodwin: Manager, Health Systems and Behavioural Research
- Dr Jess Cameron: Research Fellow, Descriptive Epidemiology
- Dr Paramita Dasgupta: Research Fellow, Descriptive Epidemiology
- Dr Upeksha Chandrasiri: Project Coordinator and Data Analyst, Descriptive Epidemiology
- Dr Habtamu Bizuayehu: Senior Research Officer, Descriptive Epidemiology
- Dr James Retell: Data Analyst, Descriptive Epidemiology
- Dr Kou Kou: Senior Research Officer, Descriptive Epidemiology
- Jamie Hogg: CCQ/QUT PhD Candidate
- Dr Larry Myers: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Health Systems and Behavioural Research
- Dr Lizzy Johnston: Early Career Research Fellow, Health Systems and Behavioural Research
- Dr Laura Anderson: Early Career Research Fellow, Health Systems and Behavioural Research
Queensland Cancer Statistics Online (QCSOL)
Queensland Cancer Statistics Online (QCSOL)
For the latest available statistics for the most common cancers in Queensland, please visit Queensland Cancer Statistics Online (QCSOL).
Australian Cancer Atlas
Australian Cancer Atlas
For an interactive digital Atlas showing how the cancer burden varies by geographical areas across Australia, please visit the Australian Cancer Atlas.
Contact the CRC
Contact the CRC
Mail: PO Box 201, Spring Hill QLD 4004, Australia
Phone: 07 3634 5393
Email: researchgrants@cancerqld.org.au
Thank you
Thank you
The Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation was established in 1992 following the passing of Charles Viertel, prominent Queensland investor and philanthropist. In 2004 the Foundation made a significant and ongoing commitment to Cancer Council Queensland in support of the CRC. Cancer Council Queensland gratefully acknowledges the support of the Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation.