Dr Boon H Chua is Professor of Medicine at UNSW Sydney; Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Director of Cancer and Haematology Services, and Medical Co-Director of the Program of Neurosciences, Cancer Services, Rehabilitation, Intensive Care, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney.
With clinical and academic subspecialisation in breast cancer, Dr Chua leads a national and international program of competitive grant-funded oncology research in collaboration with cooperative clinical trials groups worldwide. She also holds leadership positions in a diverse range of national and international organisations including Executive Board member of Breast International Group, Education Faculty member of European Society of Medical Oncology, Scientific Advisory Committee Executive of Breast Cancer Trials-ANZ, and Breast Subspecialty Group Chair of Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group.
Dr Chua was a senior clinical leader for redevelopment of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre where she was Staff Specialist until November 2016. As Chair and Principal Council Representative of the RANZCR Post-Fellowship Education Committee, Dr Chua led development and implementation of the national program of continuing professional development in Radiation Oncology.