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• Biography/ Background

  Professor Rachel Gibson is the Head of the School of Allied Health Science and Practice at the 成人大片. In addition, she is Co-Head of the Cancer Treatment Toxicities Group at the Adelaide Medical School, along with Professor Joanne Bowen and Dr Janet Coller. Prior to this role, Rachel was the inaugural Professor and Dean: Academic in the Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia.

   

  Rachel's main research interest is supportive care in cancer. Rachel works with a team of researchers from the fields of pathology, molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology, among others, in the study of toxic effects of chemotherapy on the gut microbiome of cancer patients and the development of clinically diagnosed diarrhea, a manifestation of intestinal mucositis. She is a prolific researcher in this field, and has authored or co-authored over 110 journal articles (including 15 in Supportive Care in Cancer), six book chapters, and 75 abstracts presented at the MASCC Annual Meetings. She has also been a leader in MASCC Study Group initiatives (Mucositis and Oral Care) in developing clinical practice guidelines for the management of mucositis secondary to cancer therapy, including gastrointestinal mucositis. These efforts demonstrate her dedication to promoting supportive care knowledge and practice on a global scale. Rachel is recognized as a skilled communicator among peers, students, business collaborators, and partners, and has been an enthusiastic advocate for Supportive Care in Cancer.

   

   

• Qualifications

  2023: Head of School, School of Allied Health Science and Practice, 成人大片

  2019: Professor and Director, Allied Health, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, 成人大片

  2016: Professor and Dean Academic: Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia

  2014: Associate Professor, School of Medical Science, 成人大片

  2010: Senior Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, 成人大片

  2008: Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, 成人大片

  2005: Cancer Council South Australia Research Fellow, Royal Adelaide Hospital

  2004: PhD (Medicine)

   

   

   

   

   

   

• Awards & Achievements

  2020: 成人大片, Exceptional Leadership Award

  2019: Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer; Distinguished Service Award Recipient

  2018-2020: Treasurer, Executive Committee, Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer

  2018-2020: Board of Directors, Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer

  2016-2018: Secretary, Executive Committee, Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer

  2016-2018: Board of Directors, Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer

  2015-2018: Annual Scientific Meeting Chair, Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer

  2014-2016: Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) Awards Committee

  2014-2016: Board of Directors, Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer

   

   

   

• Research Interests

   Rachel's main research interest is supportive care in cancer. Rachel works with a team of researchers from the fields of pathology, molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology, among others, in the study of toxic effects of chemotherapy on the gut microbiome of cancer patients and the development of clinically diagnosed diarrhea, a manifestation of intestinal mucositis. She is a prolific researcher in this field, and has authored or co-authored over 110 journal articles (including 15 in Supportive Care in Cancer), six book chapters, and 75 abstracts presented at the MASCC Annual Meetings. She has also been a leader in MASCC Study Group initiatives (Mucositis and Oral Care) in developing clinical practice guidelines for the management of mucositis secondary to cancer therapy, including gastrointestinal mucositis. These efforts demonstrate her dedication to promoting supportive care knowledge and practice on a global scale. Rachel is recognized as a skilled communicator among peers, students, business collaborators, and partners, and has been an enthusiastic advocate for Supportive Care in Cancer.

   

   

• Research Funding

  Rachel has received funding for her research from a variety of fundig partners including, Cancer Australia, Cure Cancer Australia, 成人大片, Cancer Council South Australia, SA Government Professional Development Scholarship, Ray and Shirl Norman Cancer Research Trust and Industry Partners.

   

   

• Publications

  Selected Publications

  Please use the following link to ResearhGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rachel_Gibson2/?ev=prf_info

   

  Please use the following link to GoogleScholar:  http://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=JRIqxykAAAAJ
  

   

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• Professional Associations

  Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer

  Clinical Oncology Society of Australia

   

   

• Professional Interests

  Supportive Care in Cancer

• Media Expertise

  Categories	Education, Medicine & Medical Research
  Expertise	mucositis; supportive care in cancer; side effects of cancer treatment; anatomy, physiology and pathology of the gastrointestinal tract; oral mucosa; tertiary education
  Notes	Member of ASMR Member of MASCC Member of COSA Finalist, Best of the Best- Translational Research, COSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Winner, SA Professional Development Scholarship, South Australian Government Winner, Dean?s Excellence in Teaching, Faculty of Health Sciences, 成人大片 Finalist, South Australian Marie Claire Young Young Business Woman of the Year; Telstra Business
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Entry last updated: Monday, 24 Apr 2023

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