MEET OUR TEAM
Our team is a diverse community of researchers, clinician-scientists, students and professional staff dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer.
Across every level of the institute, our people bring world-leading expertise, vision, and compassion to all they do, from pioneering discoveries in the lab to strategic leadership and delivering personalised care at the bedside.
It is their collaboration, creativity, and commitment that drive our success and shape a culture where innovation thrives and meaningful impact is made every day.
BOARD
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation guided by a highly skilled and committed Board. The Board governs the institute’s activities, oversees policy, and provides strategic direction to ensure our research remains impactful, sustainable, and aligned with our mission to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Drawing on deep expertise across science, medicine, business, and governance, our Board plays a vital role in shaping the ONJCRI’s future and supporting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Executive
Our Executive Team ensures the institute’s research is focused on identifying real-world solutions for cancer patients. Aligned with our Impact Strategy and Translational Precision Oncology (TPI-O) approach, they provide leadership across the entire Institute, driving innovation and shaping strategic priorities.
BOARD
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation guided by a highly skilled and committed Board. The Board governs the institute’s activities, oversees policy, and provides strategic direction to ensure our research remains impactful, sustainable, and aligned with our mission to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
Executive
Our Executive Team ensures the institute’s research is focused on identifying real-world solutions for cancer patients. Aligned with our Impact Strategy and Translational Precision Oncology (TPI-O) approach, they provide leadership across the entire Institute, driving innovation and shaping strategic priorities.
RESEARCH LEADERS
Our Research Leaders are at the forefront of cancer discovery, driving research that aims to transform the way cancer is diagnosed and treated. They lead dedicated teams focused on developing novel diagnostics and personalised therapies that improve the effectiveness, tolerability, and accessibility of cancer care.
CLINICIAN-SCIENTISTS
Our team of clinician–scientists plays a vital role in bridging the gap between research and patient care. Moving seamlessly between the clinic and the laboratory, they bring real-world clinical insights to our research while helping to translate scientific discoveries into new and improved treatments. By directly treating people with cancer, they remain deeply connected to the challenges patients face, ensuring that our research is driven by the questions that matter most.