Professor Dorothy Keefe is the CEO of Cancer Australia, Australia’s national cancer agency. She is a medical oncologist and supportive care expert, with an interest in reducing inequity in cancer outcomes. Her major work at Cancer Australia has been in development of the lung cancer screening program, which commences on 1 July, and the Australian Cancer Plan, which is now 18 months into implementation. Dorothy has represented Australia on the Governing Council of IARC since 2020, and as the Australian representative has been elected Chair.
