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John Boyages is an Honorary Professor of Breast Oncology at Macquarie University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Director of the Australian Lymphoedema Education Research and Treatment (ALERT) centre. He specializes in breast cancer treatment, lymphedema management, and clinical leadership. His career spans over 35 years, including roles at Westmead Hospital and Harvard's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
- Affiliations: Macquarie University Hospital (Radiation Oncologist), ALERT Centre Director
- Education: University of Sydney (Medical Degree), Advanced training at Harvard
Research focuses on breast cancer-related lymphedema, oncologic surgery, and radiation therapy. He leads 12 active/funded projects, including trials on lymphedema surveillance and bioimpedance spectroscopy. Over 213 publications highlight his work in oncology and lymphatic disorders.
Notable awards include the Order of Australia (2017) and the Thomas Baker Travelling Fellowship (1987). He authored books like Male Breast Cancer and contributes to public health forums.
Advising/Grants: Spearheaded the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute's one-stop diagnostic centre and multiple clinical trials. Collaborates internationally on lymphatic imaging and treatment protocols.
Labs/Teams: Leads the ALERT Centre and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in lymphedema research and surgical innovation.
