Prof. Sandie McCarthy
Dean (Research), Pro Vice Chancellor (Health) Griffith University
Alexandra (usually known as Sandie) is Dean Research, Griffith Health Group. She has practised extensively in acute cancer care, including chemotherapy administration, in rural and metropolitan settings. Her PhD investigated sociocultural issues related to breast cancer and while she mostly now undertakes intervention research, she maintains an interest in the sociological as well as clinical aspects of cancer care.
Sandie's research program focuses on the prevention, assessment and management of the short- and long-term toxicities of cancer therapy, particularly chemotherapy. She is committed to facilitating women's wellbeing during and after breast cancer therapy fields. She investigates a range of multimodal interventions (diet, exercise, sleep and stress management) to enhance women’s outcomes after cancer treatment. Sandie is currently funded by several MRFF, NHMRC, international and philanthropic grants.