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Biography
Dr Parker is an Early Career Research Fellow at Monash University in the Transfusion Research Unit and holds research interests in patient experience and outcomes, utilising qualitative and mixed-methods expertise to provide novel insights.
Dr Parker’s PhD, in the field of acute myeloid leukaemia survivorship care examined financial burden using a mixed methods study design. Dr Parker has had a diverse career before academia in diagnostic laboratories, before moving into clinical trials and policy and advocacy with roles in both private and not-for-profit organisations. Dr Parker has led a number of policy initiatives and research to improve cancer care and the experiences of patients and is passionate about embedding and increasing the profile of the patient lived experience in research and clinical trials.
Dr Parker is actively engaged with the oncology and haematology community through membership and committees with the Australasian Lymphoma and Leukaemia Group (Supportive Care Working Group) the Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer in Care (MASCC) (Supportive Care and Palliative Care committees) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion (ANZSBT).
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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PLATYPUS: Optimising platelet transfusions and medications to prevent bleeding in patients with bone marrow failure syndromes
Mo, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), McQuilten, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wood, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shortt, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Le, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fanning, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wilson, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nixon, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kaplan, Z. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Brown, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Stanworth, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Estcourt, L. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Weinkove, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Henden, A. (Associate Investigator (AI))
24/06/26 → 29/10/29
Project: Research
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Clinician preferences for infection prevention strategies in haematological malignancies, a two-phase study
Fanning, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Liquid biopsy in multiple myeloma to monitor disease progression and response to treatment
Sanij, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Quach, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wong, S. Q. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Trigos, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McCarthy, D. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McQuilten, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Neeson, P. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnstone, R. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harrison, S. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Khot, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Beer, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ng, A. P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kiossoglou, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Blombery, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sims, N. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nyssen, G. (Associate Investigator (AI)), McCahon, J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Oshlack, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lasica, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Ninkovic, S. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Simpson, K. J. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Moore, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Kang, J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/07/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Evaluation of the virtual emergency department at Alfred Health
Ayton, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
14/06/22 → …
Project: Research
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Improving palliative and end-of-life care, for people living in residential aged care by embedding specialty knowledge in hospital in-reach programs.
Parker, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Poon, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia
3/07/23 → 25/03/25
Project: Research
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Prevention and management of febrile neutropenia in acute myeloid leukaemia and higher risk myelodysplastic syndrome: An international survey of current practice
MacPhail, A. (Leading Author), Loke, J., Houston, B. L., Dendle, C., Henden, A. S., Weinkove, R., Morrissey, O., Neofytos, D., Buetti, N., Parker, C., Slavin, M. A., Craddock, C., Stanworth, S. J., McQuilten, Z. (Leading Author) & on behalf of the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group Supportive Care Working Group and UK AML/Supportive Care Working Parties, Mar 2026, In: British Journal of Haematology. 208, 3, p. 981-991 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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A Scoping Review of the Barriers and Facilitators to Clinician Engagement in Hospital-Based Palliative Care in Australian Hospitals
Meehan, E., Parker, C., Ayton, D., Katz, N., Gold, M., Wang, Y., Ralapanawa, D., Kwok, X. & Banaszak-Holl, J., Aug 2025, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 42, 8, p. 814-825 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Providing Outpatient Oncology Mental Health Support: Understanding Staff Perspectives
Matthews, E., Webber, K., Wiley, J. F. & Parker, C., Jun 2025, In: Psycho-Oncology. 34, 6, 8 p., e70206.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Research priorities to address supportive care needs in acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)—results from a Delphi survey
Parker, C. (Leading Author), Weinkove, R., Wei, A. H. & McQuilten, Z. K. (Leading Author), Oct 2025, In: Supportive Care in Cancer. 33, 10, 9 p., 844.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Stakeholder Perspectives of the Delivery of Tele-Emergency Care: Insights from the Southeast Melbourne Virtual Emergency Department
Bevins, A. (Leading Author), Parker, C. (Leading Author), Sri-Ganeshan, M., Underhill, A., Charteris, C., McGee, F., Mitra, B., O'Reilly, G. M., Cameron, P. A. & Ayton, D. R. (Leading Author), 16 Nov 2025, In: Emergency Care and Medicine. 2, 4, 13 p., 53.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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FMNHS Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship
Parker, C. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Competitive Fellowships
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HESTA Awards: Team Excellence in Aged Care 2026
Parker, C. (Recipient) & Poon, P. (Recipient), 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Professional association or peak discipline body
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Australasian Leukaemia & Lymphoma Group - Supportive care group member
Parker, C. (Fellow)
1 Jan 2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body