Leah Cramp

Leah Cramp is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle, Australia. With nearly a decade of clinical experience as a Radiation Therapist, she transitioned to academia in 2018, bringing practical expertise to her teaching role while serving as Outreach Program Manager for the University's Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology, engaging over 2,000 high school students annually.

She holds a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science from the University of Newcastle (2008) and enhanced her pedagogical skills through the University's Certificate in Teaching and Fundamentals in University Teaching Certificate (2019).

Her research centers on improving global radiation therapy utilization through innovative educational interventions, particularly targeting General Practitioners' knowledge of Radiation Oncology. She investigates systemic barriers across patient, departmental, and health professional domains, driven by alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to reduce global disparities in cancer care access.

Cramp's publication trajectory (2016-2025) reveals a strategic evolution from technical radiotherapy protocols to comprehensive health services research. Her recent scoping reviews dissect multi-level barriers to radiation therapy access, while earlier work established clinical methodologies like bladder scanning protocols for prostate cancer treatment, demonstrating consistent focus on optimizing real-world radiation oncology delivery.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• 2021 College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing Celebrating Staff Success Award for Industry Engagement
• 2013 MNC LHD Health Innovation Award in Cancer Services
• 2013 AIR ASMMIRT Best Poster Presentation Winner

Cramp provides extensive student mentorship through clinical supervision and academic guidance, having trained radiation therapy students during her clinical tenure and currently supporting university students through coursework development and personalized academic support. Her Higher Degree by Research explores global radiation therapy access solutions, reflecting her dual commitment to education and systemic healthcare improvement.

As Outreach Program Manager for the Global Centre for Research and Training in Radiation Oncology, she spearheads industry sustainability initiatives through high school engagement programs and collaborates on international cancer care projects, including the Hunter-led global radiation oncology center established in 2022.