Improving gynaecological cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Queensland
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have higher gynaecological cancer incidence and mortality rates compared to non-Indigenous women. Comprehensive, rigorous, and Aboriginal-led research is urgently needed to fill knowledge gaps and address gynaecological cancer disparities. This program of research aims to improve gynaecological cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Queensland. Several projects addressing different aspects of the cancer care continuum will be conducted, including prevention and awareness, treatment and survivorship.
The research program will be guided by an Indigenist Research Approach that centres the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
This program of work is lead by Dr Tamara Butler and is funded by an NHRMC Investigator Grant (2023-2027).
