Dr. Naher
Medical Oncologist & Researcher

Dr Sayeda
Kamrun Naher

Dedicated to advancing cancer care through clinical expertise and epidemiological research.
PhD at University of Sydney

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"The greatest wealth is health." — Virgil

Dr Sayeda Kamrun Naher
Medical Oncology   •   Clinical Epidemiology   •   Breast Cancer Research   •   GI Cancer Specialist   •   Teaching & Mentoring   •   Medical Oncology   •   Clinical Epidemiology   •   Breast Cancer Research   •   GI Cancer Specialist   •   Teaching & Mentoring   •  

My Professional
Journey

Dr Sayeda Kamrun Naher (FRACP, M.Med, PhD) is a Staff Specialist in Medical Oncology based in southern New South Wales, Australia, working across Wollongong and Nowra. With over 18 years of medical experience, she also serves as a Conjoint Lecturer at the University of Wollongong.

Dr Naher is actively involved in clinical research and has published extensively on breast, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary cancers, with a particular focus on patient-reported outcomes. Beyond her medical career, she is exploring the world of literature. Her upcoming novel marks her debut work of fiction, a story deeply inspired by her own journey through her PhD.

FRACP Fellow
9+ Publications
M.Med Clin Epi
PhD University of Sydney

Areas of Expertise

Clinical & Research Focus

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Oncology

Specialized treatment for Breast, Gastrointestinal, and Urogenital cancers.

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Research

Systematic reviews, data synthesis, and analyzing Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs).

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Teaching

Conjoint Lecturer at UOW & USYD. Mentoring medical students and JMOs.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Articles

2023 • Intern Med J

Prognostic value of patient reported outcomes in advanced gastro-oesophageal cancer

2024 • Current Medical Research and Opinion

Estimating survival scenarios in advanced or metastatic gastric and oesophageal adenocarcinoma

Capabilities

Clinical
Experience

  • Over 18 years of medical experience in general medicine and oncology.
  • Experience in both Australian and Bangladesh public health care systems.
  • Supervision and clinical teaching of staff and students.
  • Principal and sub-investigator in various phase clinical trials.
  • Participation in trial physician clinical exams and mortality meetings.
Mar 2022 - Present

Staff Specialist, Medical Oncology

Wollongong and Nowra Hospital

Oct 2021 - Mar 2025

Staff Specialist (General Medicine)

Wollongong Hospital

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

Clinical Fellow

Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, Campbelltown

Feb 2018 - Mar 2021

Clinical Research Fellow

NHMRC Clinical Trial Centre

Feb 2015 - Jan 2018

Advanced Trainee, Medical Oncology

Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, Bankstown & Liverpool Hospitals

Previous Positions

Career Medical Officer (2014-2015)

Blacktown Hospital

Basic Physician Trainee (2010-2014)

Liverpool & Fairfield Hospital

Resident Medical Officer (2009-2010)

Nepean Hospital & Hawkesbury District

Excellence

Academic & Professional
Achievements

🎓 Qualifications

  • 2021

    PhD

    University of Sydney

  • 2020

    Master of Medicine

    Clinical Epidemiology, University of Sydney

  • 2017

    FRACP

    Royal Australasian College of Physicians

  • 2008

    AMC Certificate

    Australian Medical Council

  • 2005

    MBBS

    Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka

🏆 Prizes & Awards

2021

NHMRC CTC Postgraduate Scholarship

2017

Avon Travel Grant for ANZBCTG ASM

2016

MOGA Trainee Travel Award & ANZUP/Bayer Fellowship

2015

• MOGA Trainee Travel Award

• BSOC Scholarship

• Nominated for Employee of the Month (Campbelltown)

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

2021 - Present

Teaching of medical students, JMOs, helping clinical and written exam preparation of BPTs.

2023 - Present

Conjoint Lecturer

University of Wollongong

2018 - 2021

Conjoint Lecturer

University of Sydney

2016 - 2019

Conjoint Lecturer

University of New South Wales

Previous Roles (2010 - 2016)
  • Liverpool Grand Round Presentation (2016)
  • Medical Oncology Registrar Teaching & Journal Club (2015-16)
  • Conjoint Lecturer, UWS: Teaching medical students & Interns (2014-15)
  • Medical Student Teaching: UNSW & UWS rotations (2010-13)

Community Outreach

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2021 • Fundraising

Participated in the Mt Kosciuszko Gutsy Challenge for GI cancer research.

Raised funds for the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG).

Let's Connect &
Collaborate

Available for clinical consultation, research collaboration, and academic mentoring. Feel free to reach out directly.

Primary Locations

Wollongong Hospital & Nowra Hospital, NSW