Ian Olver
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Ian Olver AM (born 10 May 1953) is an Australian medical oncologist, cancer researcher and bio-ethicist. He is a former chief executive officer of Cancer Council Australia[1] and a noted authority and media commentator on cancer issues.[2][3][4][5][6]
Ian Olver | |
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| Born | 10 May 1953 Melbourne |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne (MBBS, MD), Monash University (PhD) |
| Known for | Expertise in cancer control |
| Awards | Member of the Order of Australia |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Cancer control and bio-ethics |
| Institutions | Cancer Council Australia, University of Sydney |
In 2011 he was appointed to the Order of Australia for service to medical oncology as a clinician, researcher, administrator and mentor, and to the community through leadership roles with cancer control organisations.[7]
His main research interests are new anticancer drug studies, symptom control, bio-ethics and psycho-oncology.[8] He has authored more than 200 journal articles, 19 book chapters and two books as well as co-editing two books.[9]