Susan Jordan

Professor Susan Jordan is a medically trained cancer epidemiologist and NHMRC Leadership Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Public Health. She specializes in ovarian, endometrial, and thyroid cancer research, focusing on aetiology, patterns of care, and survival outcomes. Her work combines large-scale data linkage, molecular epidemiology, and clinical surveys. She leads projects addressing disparities in cancer care and has contributed to revised chemotherapy guidelines and highlighted rural-urban survival gaps.

Education:

• Bachelor (Honours) of Medicine and Surgery and Medical Science, University of New South Wales
• Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology, University of Newcastle
• Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research Interests:

• Investigating reproductive factors in cancer development (e.g., breastfeeding, hormonal influences)
• Modifiable risk factors for ovarian, endometrial, and thyroid cancers
• Impact of clinical practices (e.g., hysterectomy, oophorectomy) on long-term health outcomes
• Disparities in cancer survival and treatment access

Recent Article Trends:

Her research emphasizes translational epidemiology, linking population-level data to clinical practice. Recent work focuses on contraceptive use, hormone therapy effects, and disparities in screening participation among vulnerable populations. Studies highlight the need for evidence-based guidelines to improve long-term outcomes for surgical interventions.

Scientific Awards and Contributions:

• Pioneered studies on fallopian tube origins of ovarian cancer
• Contributed to updated ovarian chemotherapy protocols
• Highlighted rural-urban cancer survival disparities

Supervision and Grants:

• Current projects include the HOLD study on hysterectomy long-term effects
• Supervised over 15 PhD students focusing on cancer epidemiology and public health
• Funded by NHMRC, HCF, and Cancer Australia for projects on cancer prevention and survivorship

Labs and Collaborations: Affiliated with the Australian Women's and Girls' Health Research Centre, collaborating on large consortia (e.g., Ovarian Cancer Association Consortium). Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing cancer epidemiology and health equity.