The 2023 NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research honour the achievements of individuals and teams working across the cancer research sector.
The awards celebrate excellence and innovation in cancer research and recognise the outstanding achievements across the cancer research sector – from academic research to improving cancer clinical outcomes across NSW.
Hosted by Professor Tracey O’Brien, Chief Cancer Officer and CEO Cancer Institute NSW, the 2023 Award Ceremony was held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney at 7:30am on Monday 13 November.
New awards were announced that celebrate progress and achievement aligned with the goals and principles of the NSW Cancer Plan.
Award winners
The following awards were presented to those working in the cancer research space with the shared goal of improving cancer prevention, treatment and care for all people in NSW:
- Winner of the Outstanding Cancer Researcher of the Year Award
Professor Anthony Gill AM – significant contributions in cancer diagnosis and pathology which have benefited patients worldwide.
- Winner of the Outstanding Mid-Career Researcher Award
Associate Professor Alexander Menzies – significant achievements in melanoma research and commitment to mentoring junior researchers.
- Winner of the Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award
Dr Anna Singleton – research achievements in innovative digital health solutions in cancer survivorship.
- Winner of the Rising Star PhD Candidate Award
Rebecca Simpson – achievements in gut microbiome and its role in immunotherapy.
- Winner of the Outstanding Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Award
Wollongong Hospital – for expanding cancer clinical trials access and advancing regional healthcare.
- Winner of the Improving Equitable Outcomes through Cancer Research Award
CanEngage – for developing innovative resources for multicultural communities to improve equity in cancer care.
- Winner of the Consumer Engagement in Cancer Research Award
Cancer Voices NSW – connecting cancer consumers with researchers to influence cancer care and research.
Cancer Voices congratulates all award recipients.
For more information see:
Government media release: Leading pathologist wins state’s top cancer research prize | NSW Government
(Details adapted from the Cancer Institute NSW website).
