Bruce Robinson

Professor Bruce Robinson is a leading academic at the University of Western Australia (UWA), holding the position of Professor in the UWA Medical School’s Department of Internal Medicine. He serves as a Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine at Sir Charles Gardner Hospital and is a Research Scientist at UWA. His roles include teaching medical students (3rd–6th year) in communication skills, clinical research, and clinical teaching, for which he has won three UWA Medical School Teacher-of-the-Year awards.

• Affiliations: UWA Medical School, Sir Charles Gardner Hospital, National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), International Skills and Training Institute in Health (ISTIH).
• Research Focus: Cancer immunology and asbestos-related diseases, including the first blood test for mesothelioma and Australia’s first cancer gene therapy trial.

He co-founded NCARD and ISTIH, chairs the State Health Research Advisory Council, and has contributed to over 280 publications. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Languages: Fluent in English, reasonably fluent in Indonesian and French, with basic knowledge of Italian, Tok Pisin, and Japanese.

• Key Awards: Fathering Project Lifetime Achievement Award (2023), Cancer Council WA Career Achievement Award (2022), and AACR Team Science Award (2020).

His research has led to 97 grants, including leadership roles in major projects like the Mesothelioma AI Genomics and Immunology Consortium (MAGIC). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in immunogenomics and precision medicine.