Associate Professor Louise Nott’s innovative work in patient advocacy, clinical trials and oncology practice leadership is enabling people with cancer in Tasmania to achieve equity in cancer outcomes.
Louise strongly believes that cancer patients in Tasmania should receive the same treatment options as those living on mainland Australia. To this end, in 2021 she worked to establish a comprehensive research unit at Icon Cancer Centre Hobart. Since then, the Centre has offered over 20 clinical trials to more than 100 public and private patients.
Louise has been involved as a principal and sub-investigator in over 50 oncology clinical trials that advance the global understanding of cancer treatment. She also inspires her peers and the next generation of oncologists by initiating knowledge sharing – ensuring that more patients can benefit from developments in cancer care.
Through her work to overcome disadvantage in cancer treatment, Louise has progressed the fight against cancer, in Tasmania and globally.