Robert Fraser

Professor Robert Fraser is the Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Flinders Medical Centre, affiliated with Flinders University's College of Medicine and Public Health. He specializes in gastrointestinal motility, clinical nutrition, and colorectal neoplasia screening. His research focuses on advanced neoplasia detection, fecal immunochemical tests, and inflammatory bowel disease management.

• Education: MBBS, PhD, FRACP, AGAF

Research interests include gastrointestinal motility disorders, colorectal cancer screening strategies, and the impact of mental health on chronic diseases. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and received NHMRC grants.

Recent articles emphasize fecal immunochemical tests' role in colonoscopy triage, advanced neoplasia detection, and managing IBD-associated mental health issues. His work addresses surveillance protocols for elderly patients and multiomics approaches for pancreatic tumor detection.

• Awards: FRACP, AGAF

Advises students like Dr. N Nguyen (Alumni Prize) and coordinates advanced training programs. Leads the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute's gastroenterology initiatives.