Lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT); exploring opportunities to optimise disease prevention across a range of health outcomes in Australia. [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023 ]

Research Grant

Brief description Lung cancer is the largest cause of cancer related death in the world. Low dose computed tomography (LDCT) is a scan that reduces deaths from lung cancer by detecting early disease. Australia is investigating a national screening program with LDCT. This project evaluates opportunity provided by such a program to develop a personalised approach to screening using information provided by LDCT beyond cancer (e.g. heart and bone disease) and modify risk factors (e.g. physical activity and smoking).

Funding Amount $132,743

Funding Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships

Chief Investigator Dr Asha Bonney

Notes Clinical Medicine and Science Research Scholarship