Benjamin Tan

Professor Benjamin Tan holds the title of Professor (Nursing) at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Nursing and Midwifery, where he also serves as Chair of Chronic Conditions & Cancer Care Research and Associate Head of School (Research). He concurrently holds adjunct professorships at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Southwest Medical University Hospital, and Zunyi Medical University. His research focuses on integrative oncology, symptom management in cancer care, and palliative care, with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and 30+ funded projects. Recognized as a top 2% most-cited scientist globally (2023–2024), his work influences international clinical guidelines such as those from the European Society for Medical Oncology and NICE.

Education: PhD in Nursing from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2018).

Research interests span integrative oncology, cancer supportive care, and the validation of culturally adapted clinical tools. He leads studies on non-pharmacological interventions (e.g., acupressure, Tai Chi) for symptom clusters in breast cancer survivors and explores rural nursing workforce retention through qualitative and mixed-methods approaches. His work frequently addresses global health disparities in midwifery care and palliative needs in low-resource settings.

Recent articles highlight his focus on symptom management protocols, validation of dyspnea assessment tools, and telehealth interventions for mental health. His awards reflect sustained global impact in oncology nursing research.

Supervision and grants: Active supervisor of doctoral and master’s students in cancer care, nursing education, and rural health. Secured grants from institutions including UniSQ, CDU, and China’s National Natural Science Foundation.

Labs/teams: Leads interdisciplinary collaborations across Australia, Hong Kong, China, and the UK, focusing on translational research to improve cancer survivorship and palliative care outcomes.