Nehmat Houssami

Professor Nehmat Houssami is a Professor of Public Health and NBCF Chair in Breast Cancer Prevention at the University of Sydney. She leads a research portfolio focused on breast cancer prevention, screening technologies, and evidence-based practices. Her work emphasizes digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography), MRI in high-risk groups, and systematic reviews.

• Education: MBBS, MPH, MEd, PhD, FAFPHM, FASBP.
• Affiliations: Sydney School of Public Health, NHMRC Investigator (Leader) Fellow.

Research Interests: Breast cancer screening innovation, imaging technologies for early detection, and addressing health equity in screening practices. Collaborates internationally with institutions in Italy, Norway, and the US.

Key Articles: Focus on AI in screening, tomosynthesis efficacy, and psychosocial impacts of screening. Over 200 peer-reviewed publications in Journal of the National Cancer Institute, BMJ, and Cancer Epidemiology.

• Scientific Awards: NHMRC Investigator Fellowship.
• Students: Supervises research on lung cancer screening barriers, breast cancer epidemiology, and digital health.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Sydney School of Public Health, leading global trials like STORM and MIPA. Collaborates with the Norwegian Breast Screening Program and Cancer Research UK.