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Personal profile
Biography
A/Prof. Lee graduated from the University of Melbourne Medical School in 2001. He then completed training in General Surgery at the Austin Hospital, and qualified as a General Surgeon in 2010. After obtaining the specialist qualification, A/Prof. Lee underwent further training in Endocrine Surgery, both at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne and the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. A/Prof. Lee undertook the prestigious T.S. Reeve International Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the Royal North Shore Hospital. In 2011, A/Prof. Lee attended the Endocrine Surgery University at the Mayo Clinic. This by invitation only opportunity allowed him to gain further knowledge under the guidance of world leaders in endocrine surgery. A/Prof. Lee is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality surgical care in line with the latest research findings. He keeps himself abreast with up-to-date information by regular attendance national and international meetings. He has also been a regular presenter at many of these meetings.
n 2014, A/Prof. Lee completed his thesis on biomarkers of thyroid cancer, and was awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by the University of Sydney and has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 3 book chapters to date. During his PhD candidature, A/Prof. Lee received several scholarships and research prizes from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. A/Prof. Lee is dedicated to the training and mentoring of the next generation of surgeons. Many of his research students have been awarded research prizes at both national and international conferences, and many more have had the opportunity to present their research findings and publish research studies in high-impact journals. These achievements are a testament to his commitment to excellence in surgery through research and education. A/Prof. Lee is a leader in thyroid cancer research in Melbourne. He and his collaborators focus their research on improving the patient’s experience during thyroid cancer treatment – from diagnosis to surgery and beyond. A/Prof. Lee’s ongoing research is supported by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Senior Lecturer Fellowship, Epworth Research Institute and The Aftershock Charitable Foundation.
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):
External positions
VMO General & Endocrine Surgeon, Monash Health
1 Feb 2015 → …
VMO General & Endocrine Surgeon, Alfred Hospital
1 Feb 2014 → …
Research area keywords
- Thyroid cancer
- Surgery
- Endocrinology
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Quantifying the clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of Next Gen Sequencing mutation panels for patients with indeterminate thyroid nodule cytology
Lee, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Mond, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Yannakou, C. K. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/01/19 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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The impact of delayed diagnosis and treatment due to COVID-19 on Australian thyroid cancer patients: a qualitative interview study
D'souza, B., Glover, A., Bavor, C., Brown, B., Dodd, R. H., Lee, J. C., Millar, J., Miller, J. A., Zalcberg, J. R., Serpell, J., Ioannou, L. J. & Nickel, B., 15 Apr 2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 4, 7 p., e069236.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Artificial Intelligence for Pre-operative Diagnosis of Malignant Thyroid Nodules Based on Sonographic Features and Cytology Category
Jassal, K., Koohestani, A., Kiu, A., Strong, A., Ravintharan, N., Yeung, M., Grodski, S., Serpell, J. W. & Lee, J. C., Feb 2023, In: World Journal of Surgery. 47, 2, p. 330–339 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
How to do an ultrasound or computed tomography guided hook-wire localization excisional biopsy of non-palpable lymph nodes
Vu, T., Serpell, J., Lee, J. & Davis, A., Sept 2023, In: ANZ Journal of Surgery. 93, 9, p. 2229-2230 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Primary adrenal melanoma
Tiong, J., Simpson, I., Grodski, S. & Lee, J. C., Mar 2023, In: ANZ Journal of Surgery. 93, 3, p. 764-765 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
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Surgical challenges of giant parathyroid adenomas weighing 10 g or more
Prabhakaran, S., Bhatt, C., Serpell, J. W., Grodski, S. & Lee, J. C., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation. 46, 6, p. 1169-1176 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Central Clinical School Travel Grant
Lee, J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Certificate of Outstanding Service
Lee, James (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Asian Association for Endocrine Surgeons
James Lee (Member of programme committee)
2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal-Australasian-College-of-Surgeons 2020
James Lee (Organiser)
2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Journal of Surgical Research (Journal)
James Lee (Peer reviewer)
2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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Course review of Master of Medicine
James Lee (Reviewer)
18 Jun 2018Activity: External Academic Engagement › Peer review panel or committee
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Academic Surgical Congress 2018
James Lee (Session chair)
30 Jan 2018 → 1 Feb 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Thyroid surgery does not lead to post-op weight gain in most people
18/03/18
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Study measures post-thyroidectomy voice changes
20/02/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research