Presented by Professor Louisa Collins
Research Lead of Cancer Prevention and Survivorship
Viertel Cancer Research Centre, Cancer Council Queensland
About the presenter: Professor Louisa Collins is a health economist with 20 years' experience and conducts applied research on the economics of cancer. Louisa has expertise in health economic evaluations, decision-analytic modelling and health technology assessment. She holds a PhD and MPH in Public Health, and a Bachelor of Economics. Louisa also undertook government contract work for over 5 years for the Department of Health and Aged Care and she now serves on the Medical Services Advisory Committee and its Evaluation Sub-Committee, where she contributes to national health policy.
About the lecture: The McCallum Founder’s Lecture in Dermatology was established at The University of Queensland by Professor Richard McCallum (MBBS Class of 1968) to honour his father, the late Dr Norman ‘Norm’ McCallum. Dr McCallum contributed greatly to his profession of dermatology in his roles as teacher, mentor and clinician. Dr McCallum was the only Queensland foundation member of the Australasian College of Dermatology. Throughout his career, Dr McCallum also contributed through his clinical practices in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Bundaberg, fostering the spirit of collaboration amongst professionals in the discipline of dermatology.
Free event
Location: Mary Emelia Mayne Room, Mayne Medical Building, 288 Herston Road, Herston.
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