Professor Raymond Chan

Prof Raymond (Ray) Chan is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Flinders University.

Prof Chan is a leading researcher in the field of Cancer Care, Systems and Policy. Prof Chan’s research program focuses on optimising models of care, health services’ and policy responses to address the needs of people affected by cancer . Prof Chan has published >260 peer-reviewed articles and 3 book chapters. In total, he has attracted >$40 million AUD of research funding as Chief Investigator (>$20 Million AUD as first named Chief Investigator).

In 2009, his contribution to nursing practice, education, and research was recognised with the appointment as Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing Australia (FRCNA, now FACN). He is a Past President of the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA) during 2015-2017, the peak professional body for cancer nursing in Australia. Currently, Prof Chan is an advisor to Cancer Australia – The Australian Government Cancer Agency. Currently, he is the Survivorship Chair and Executive Board Member for the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC); and the Survivorship Chair for Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA). In the past, Prof Chan held senior leadership roles for the Australian Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4); and the International Society for Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC).

Prof Chan currently serves on the NHMRC Council (Triennium 2024-2027) [Ministerial Appointment].