Dedicated to advancing cancer care through clinical expertise and epidemiological research.
PhD at University of Sydney
"The greatest wealth is health." — Virgil
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.
Areas of Expertise
Specialized treatment for Breast, Gastrointestinal, and Urogenital cancers.
Systematic reviews, data synthesis, and analyzing Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs).
Conjoint Lecturer at UOW & USYD. Mentoring medical students and JMOs.
2023 • Intern Med J
2024 • Current Medical Research and Opinion
Capabilities
Wollongong and Nowra Hospital
Wollongong Hospital
Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, Campbelltown
NHMRC Clinical Trial Centre
Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, Bankstown & Liverpool Hospitals
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
University of Sydney
Clinical Epidemiology, University of Sydney
Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Australian Medical Council
Dhaka Medical College, University of Dhaka
NHMRC CTC Postgraduate Scholarship
Avon Travel Grant for ANZBCTG ASM
MOGA Trainee Travel Award & ANZUP/Bayer Fellowship
• MOGA Trainee Travel Award
• BSOC Scholarship
• Nominated for Employee of the Month (Campbelltown)
Teaching of medical students, JMOs, helping clinical and written exam preparation of BPTs.
University of Wollongong
University of Sydney
University of New South Wales
Participated in the Mt Kosciuszko Gutsy Challenge for GI cancer research.
Raised funds for the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG).
Available for clinical consultation, research collaboration, and academic mentoring. Feel free to reach out directly.
Wollongong Hospital & Nowra Hospital, NSW