When she was diagnosed at the age of 48 with NSCLC – ALK positive, she became involved with consumer advocacy and contribution. She has worked with LFA on raising awareness, lobbying parliament and working with local MP’s to increase understanding and support for lung (and rare) cancer. Alison has completed a Graduate Diploma in Public Health, introducing her to a professional role in clinical trials coordination in maternity care.
Alison has undertaken consumer training courses provided by Cancer Qld, Health Consumers Qld and Cancer Australia, and completed a certification in Good Clinical Practice. Alison has firsthand experience of the ethics and governance system for clinical trial conduct, and in coordinating clinical trials within a hospital. Alison is a confident public speaker, but also takes the time to listen to lung cancer patients and their concerns, ensuring that she can represent the community.
Alison has a particular interest in early intervention and prevention strategies, and research promotion, linking consumers to the right trial. She is also interested in novel treatments and concept development. She lives in Brisbane, with her 3 sons, husband and enjoys swimming in a non-competitive way.
