Cancer researcher, mathematical modeller
Cancer Council NSW
Joined January 2014
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Kate Simms retweeted
Cervical cancer kills 350 000 women each year, and another 600 000 are diagnosed. Yet it could become the first cancer in history to be eliminated, thanks to HPV vaccines and timely screening and treatment. That is why I made a Call to Action in 2018.
I’m so inspired by the dedication of the health ministers and delegates at the #WHA78 to make it a reality.
Yesterday, they also decided that the day we launched a global strategy to eliminate it — 17 November — will be officially recognized as World #CervicalCancer Elimination Day.
This annual reminder will promote collective efforts for the health of women and girls everywhere.
I look forward to joining you in action this November!
Great poster showing the impact of multi age catch-up HPV vaccination in Cambodia
Our poster for costing and modelled evaluation work to support decision-making for multi-age catch up for HPV vaccination in Cambodia at #IPVC2024
Kate Simms retweeted
The Quad Cancer Moonshot will double our capacity to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indopacific @dfat @minderoo @DaffodilCentre @KirbyInstitute @FamPlanningAU @uicc @UNITAID @ausglobalhealth @AmbGlobalHealth
whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
Kate Simms retweeted
The latest report in @UNITAID technology landscape series, “Screening and treatment of precancerous lesions for secondary prevention of cervical cancer”, was launched yesterday at the #WCC2024 in Geneva, and it is a comprehensive repository of existing technologies – and promising new products on the horizon, serving as a leading repository of tools, case studies and evidence
View the report🔗 unitaid.org/assets/Screening…
This landscape report was prepared by the #DaffodilCentre (a joint venture with @Sydney_Uni and @CCNewSouthWales), and the @ACPCC_, on behalf of @UNITAID, and in close collaboration with @UNITAID and @CHAI_health
Read the @UNITAID news-blog on the report🔗 unitaid.org/news-blog/unitai…
✍@SavilleMarion @Karen_Canfell @smiljkaonmymind @Ohwhen4 #WorldCancerCongress
Kate Simms retweeted
"The models predict that 72 million cases & 63 million deaths could be prevented over the next century if @WHO’s elimination targets are met across all 78 LICs/LMICs."
Great piece from @DaffodilCentre's @KateSimms_ on how modeling is guiding global #CervicalCancer elimination!
Mathematical modelling plays a crucial role in shaping public health policies for #cervicalcancer prevention. It informs decision making in public health, simulates the impact of interventions and suggests the outcome of future ones.
Read the blog.
uicc.org/blog/how-mathematic…
How is Mathematical modelling used in health policy? Check out my blog below
@DaffodilCentre @uicc
Mathematical modelling plays a crucial role in shaping public health policies for #cervicalcancer prevention. It informs decision making in public health, simulates the impact of interventions and suggests the outcome of future ones.
Read the blog.
uicc.org/blog/how-mathematic…
Kate Simms retweeted
NEW RESEARCH🔬| The PACe project provides examples of systematic implementation and resource appropriate technologies to the USAPI
View more via @LiebertPub ⬇️
doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2024.028…
@Diep_Nguyen75 @KateSimms_ @Karen_Canfell @CCNewSouthWales @syd_health
So proud to see Karen appointed AC what an amazing woman to work with!
🧵 1/2 Congratulations to #DaffodilCentre Director, @Karen_Canfell, who has been appointed as a Companion of the #OrderofAustralia (AC) in the 2024 #kingsbirthdayhonours list today.
@Sydney_Uni @CCNewSouthWales
Kate Simms retweeted
Are you 👀looking 👀for your next exciting role in #cancerresearch? We have a position open at the @DaffodilCentre to work on improving #bowelcancer screening 💩. 🛟This is your chance to help save lives 🛟. APPLY NOW: seek.com.au/job/76152577
Kate Simms retweeted
Fantastic opportunity for a Postdoc/Research Fellow: work on microsimulation modelling related to genomics and risk-tailored cancer screening, be part of a brilliant, friendly collaborative team, and make an impact.
Apply by 28 Apr to join us, @Sydney_Uni @DaffodilCentre. Link👇
Kate Simms retweeted
Women with #HIV face a 6-fold increased risk of #cervicalcancer. The optimal screening for cervical cancer in HIV-positive women aged 25-49 is primary #HPV testing.
📖 bit.ly/47WSj3N
Listen to @MTAHalldiscuss 👇
@DaffodilCentre @CCNewSouthWales @Sydney_Uni @Syd_health
Kate Simms retweeted
The voices of survivors need to be amplified in order to eliminate cervical cancer. Read the blog by @SamyOuedraogo of the OR Tambo Research Chair this cervical cancer awareness month.
➡️uicc.org/blog/engagement-sur…
#cervicalcancer #cervicalcancerawareness
Kate Simms retweeted
READ 🔖 the @ASCOPost article on our two recent studies published by @KateSimms_ @MTAHall @Karen_Canfell et al in published in @NatureMedicine
@WHO @CCNewSouthWales @Sydney_Uni @syd_health
Implementation of Updated WHO Screening Guidelines Could Reduce Cervical Cancer Mortality by Over 50% in Lower-Income Countries ascopost.com/news/december-2… #gyncsm #cervicalcancer #screening #globaloncology @WHO
Kate Simms retweeted
A model evaluating screening and treatment strategies for prevention of #CervicalCancer in 78 low- and lower-middle income countries provides evidence to support the #WHO’s recommendation of primary #HPVtesting for women in the general population. #HPV
nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
Kate Simms retweeted
A model evaluating screening & treatment strategies to prevent #CervicalCancer in women living with #HIV in #Tanzania provides evidence to support WHO’s recommendation of primary #HPV testing starting at the age of 25 with 3-5 year screening intervals.
nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
Kate Simms retweeted
A model evaluating screening and treatment strategies for prevention of #CervicalCancer in 78 low- and lower-middle income countries provides evidence to support the #WHO’s recommendation of primary #HPVtesting for women in the general population. #HPV
nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
"📢 Just published: Our new modeling study shows primary HPV testing is the most effective and cost-effective screening approach in 78 low-and lower-middle income countries. A companion paper by @MTAHall found primary HPV screening was also optimal for women living with HIV.
The work was funded by WHO to inform updated cervical screening guidelines.
The papers can be found here nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
And here nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
Kate Simms retweeted
One week left to register for this exciting symposium - so much to learn from our panelists about how to design, implement and scale HPV testing to prevent cervical cancer for EVERYONE. @ACPCC_ @PC4TG @unimelbMSPGH @ms_miff @c4_cre @DaffodilCentre
acpcc.org.au/c4/ecc2023-home…
Kate Simms retweeted
Save the date for ECC2023: 17th November, 1:30-4:30pm AEDT. At this 3-hour virtual conference, our panelists will explore local and international solutions for meeting the WHO targets for cervical cancer elimination.
Book your place here: bit.ly/C4-ECC2023
