Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips

Professor Kelly-Anne Phillips is a powerful leader and advocate for women in medical research.

She was the first woman to become a Professor of Oncology in Victoria. Her career is dedicated to advancing breast cancer research and improving women’s health.

Kelly-Anne is an innovator in her field, identifying critical gaps in clinical practice and evidence and working to close them.

Her research and advocacy have influenced international health policy, shaped clinical care in breast cancer prevention and treatment, and reduced the burden of breast cancer for women and their families.

She has created online tools and clinical services to improve breast cancer prevention. She has also led studies that resulted in effective new drugs to treat breast cancer and to prevent chemotherapy-induced menopause and infertility.

Kelly-Anne is also a champion of public healthcare and equity. Her leadership has been instrumental in ensuring that all women have access to high-quality care and life-saving treatments.