Dr Charlotte Bainomugisa

Postdoctoral Fellow, Understanding Cancer Disparities
What inspires me

A quote from Steve Jobs, “If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”

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Areas of expertise

Statistical genomics of psychiatric diseases and pain, epidemiology, Quality Assurance in research.

Overview

Dr Charlotte Bainomugisa is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Cancer Council Queensland. Dr Bainomugisa has more than a decade of experience in biomedical and epidemiological research having worked with health projects and clinical trials to improve people’s health and well-being. She is currently working with the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0, an online research tool, to identify geographical patterns and spatial disparities when it comes to cancer incidence, survival, risk factors, screening, and treatment. Dr Bainomugisa is passionate about impactful research in cancer epidemiology that will aid early detection, prevention and treatment.

Education

PhD Statistical Genomics | Queensland University of Technology 

Master of Epidemiology | The University of Queensland 

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences | Makerere University, Uganda 

Get to know Dr Charlotte Bainomugisa

How does your research contribute to the bigger picture in cancer prevention, treatment, and support?

When we investigate which areas across the country have higher and lower cancer survival rates and incidence of cancer, key stakeholders are able to make informed decisions about where to target interventions. This translates to better outcomes and greater awareness of the importance of cancer prevention, screening programs, treatment options and support services in the most affected communities.

What’s your ‘connection to cause,’ and what inspires you to keep going, especially through complex challenges?

Working at Cancer Council Queensland means being part a great team creating hope for individuals, their families and the future.