Emma Kemp

Dr. Emma Kemp is a Cancer Council SA and Flinders Foundation Senior Research Fellow in Cancer Support at Flinders University. Her work focuses on improving cancer supportive care through digital health resources, addressing accessibility barriers for rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. She has coordinated national multi-site RCTs like Finding My Way and developed online psychosocial interventions for metastatic breast cancer patients.

• Education: PhD in Psychology (2014), Health Science Honours (2006), Bachelor of Arts (2004), Diploma in Indonesian Languages (2004) from the University of Adelaide.
• Expertise: Digital health implementation, stakeholder consultation, cardiovascular comorbidity management in cancer care.
• Responsibilities: Study design, ethics/governance/grant applications, participant recruitment, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and HDR student supervision.

Her research emphasizes person-centered, equitable cancer care, with a focus on self-management tools and support pathways for diverse patient needs. She has secured multiple competitive grants and awards, including national travel grants and seed funding for novel health interventions.

• Scientific Awards: Flinders Foundation Health Seed Grant (2021), Doctoral Research Medal (2014), Australian Postgraduate Award (2008-2013).