Scientific Advisory Committee
The Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) is the focal point for widespread discussion of research ideas. Its members, who are drawn from the AGITG and the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC), are experts in the fields of medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, biological research, quality of life research, statistics and study coordination.
The SAC’s key role is to determine the research priorities of the AGITG. The committee’s open dialogue leads to the development of a common language, interaction and commitment to trials by a broad range of medical specialists, allied health professionals and consumers.
SAC meetings foster a spirit of collaboration between a diverse group of people who share a common goal: to improve patient care through GI cancer clinical trials.
The AGITG SAC is elected in accordance with the AGITG Constitution, Terms of Reference can be found here.
Meet our SAC members
Chair
Professor Chris Karapetis
Medical Oncologist
Deputy Chair
Dr Dan Croagh
Surgeon (Hepato-Pancreo-Biliary)
Members
Dr Corina Behrenbruch
Surgeon
Dr Norma Bulamu
Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics
Jeff Cuff
Chair, Community Advisory Panel
Associate Professor Connie Diakos
Medical Oncologist
Professor Jacob George
Hepatologist
Dr Lauren Hanna
Clinical dietitian
Professor Andrew Kneebone
Radiation Oncologist
Professor Trevor Leong
Radiation Oncologist
Professor Rachel Neale
Epidemiologist
Associate Professor Marina Pajic
Translational Researcher
Associate Professor Tracy Putoczki
Translational Scientist
Associate Professor Liang Qiao
Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist
Professor Robert Ramsay
Translational Scientist
Associate Professor Amitesh Roy
Medical Oncologist
Associate Professor Charbel Sandroussi
Surgeon
Associate Professor Katrin Sjoquist
Medical Oncologist
Professor Niall Tebbutt
Medical Oncologist
Professor Jeanne Tie
Medical Oncologist/Translational Clinician
Associate Professor Amany Zekry
Gastroenterologist