Dan Croagh

Dan Croagh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at Monash University, affiliated with Monash Health. His work bridges clinical surgery and translational research, focusing on improving outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal cancers, particularly pancreatic and biliary malignancies.

• Institution: Monash University
• School: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Surgery
• Role: Senior Lecturer

His research interests are centered on surgical oncology, nutritional support in cancer patients, patient-reported outcomes (PROMs), and clinical trial design. He investigates how early nutritional interventions, metabolic status, and patient engagement can influence survival and quality of life in upper GI cancers.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in evaluating nutritional strategies, telehealth delivery of care, and prognostic biomarkers such as handgrip strength in pancreatic cancer. His work increasingly integrates digital health tools and patient-centered metrics to optimize cancer care pathways.

Dan Croagh leads and contributes to major clinical research projects, including the ACME ABC Trial and SuperQoL study, funded by national bodies and foundations. These projects aim to advance molecular evaluation and supportive care in advanced biliary and pancreatic cancers.

• ACME ABC Trial: Molecular profiling in biliary cancer
• SuperQoL: Jejunal feeding to improve quality of life
• Real-time PROMs in upper GI cancer care
• Systematic review on enteral nutrition in inoperable cancers

He collaborates with leading institutions and researchers across Australia and internationally, contributing to high-impact, peer-reviewed publications and clinical guidelines. His work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being.