About
Dr. Ben Smith is a Senior Implementation Scientist at the Daffodil Centre, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on psychosocial aspects of cancer care, particularly fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), patient-reported outcomes, and healthcare implementation strategies. He has contributed to developing interventions like ConquerFear and iConquerFear to address FCR and improve care for culturally diverse populations. His work spans oncology, public health, and implementation science, with a strong emphasis on equity and cross-cultural adaptation of healthcare tools.
- Affiliations: Daffodil Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney
- Key Research Themes:
- Psychosocial oncology and FCR management
- Cultural competency in cancer care
- Digital health interventions
- Implementation science in healthcare
Dr. Smith’s 2025 publications emphasize equity in breast density notification for CALD populations and FCR in colorectal cancer survivors. His 2023 work addresses FCR among Indigenous Australian women and Brazilian cancer patients. He has led studies on decision aids for prostate cancer treatment and telehealth optimization. His grants include Cancer Institute NSW funding for FCR clinical pathways and collaborative projects with Inserm (France) on health literacy.
Notable grants include:
- 2023: FMH Start-up Scheme (Implementation Science)
- 2021: Improving consistency and equity of care for FCR
- 2015: Cross-cultural development of health scales
He collaborates with international teams on projects like the KIND Challenge to reduce social isolation and improve mental health. His research bridges clinical practice and policy, aiming to enhance healthcare equity and patient-centered outcomes.
