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The hidden inequalities in cancer outcomes drive my research, as I work to uncover meaningful insights that can shape clinical practice, government policy, and individual health behaviours.
Biostatistics, cancer epidemiology, Bayesian modelling, spatiotemporal modelling, machine learning
Dr Jess Cameron is Senior Research Fellow and Group Lead, Cancer Epidemiology within the Viertel Cancer Research Centre dedicated to understanding inequalities in cancer outcomes. Dr Cameron applies advanced statistical methods to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets, aiming to inform clinical practice, influence government policy and inspire healthier behaviours and further research.
PhD (Biomaterials) | The University of Queensland
Master of Biostatistics | The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomechanics, Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) | The University of Sydney
My research aims to understand inequalities in cancer diagnosis, survival, screening, treatment and risk factors. In developing the Australian Cancer Atlas, we’ve explored the geographic inequalities in these cancer outcomes and whether the inequalities have changed over time. If we can reduce these inequalities, we could prevent cancer and help more people live longer, healthier lives. Our research has motivated and contributed to further work to improve cancer outcomes across Australia and internationally. The Australian Cancer Atlas has been used for research, advocacy, care guidelines, resource management and tertiary education by patients, clinicians, epidemiologists, community groups and scientists.
There’s nothing more important to us than our health. Visiting an outpatient dialysis ward as an undergrad student will always stay with me – poor health shrinks our lives. While there are many things we can do to improve our chances of having good health, ultimately there’s a lot of luck. And there’s unfairness, too – some of us have better access to the knowledge and resources we need to maintain our good health. I am driven to work to reduce these unfairnesses as much as possible. I’ve also seen the impact that supports can have on people with poor health or disabilities. Appropriate supports can be life changing. As for complex challenges, I love a challenge! The more complex the better.
