Scientific & Medical Advisory Committee

The WCBCF Scientific and Medical Advisory Committee is a group of scientists and medical experts from across Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. The team members provide insight into breast cancer health issues, medical conditions, health care trends, new developments and research findings. In addition, its members act as a resource to the Board of Directors, committee members and delegates to answer questions related to breast cancer. The mission of the WCBCF's Scientific and Medical Advisory Committee is to work alongside the WCBCF to improve communications and information exchange between the scientific-medical community and people affected by breast cancer.

Chair - Dr. Sima Salahshor Dr. Sima Salahshor holds a Master in Molecular Biology and a PhD in Medical Genetics from Karolinska Institute, Sweden and has expertise in the area of cancer biology and oncology research. She has published numerous pre-reviewed articles in the area... Read More »

Dr. Tam Truong Donnelly Dr. Tam Truong Donnelly is an Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing and an Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dalhousie. Read More »

Dr. Jeff Dunn Dr. Jeff Dunn is the Chief Executive Officer of Cancer Council Queensland, a long standing and high profile community based organisation. He holds Professorial appointments with Griffith University's School of Public Health... Read More »

Dr. Margaret Fitch Margaret I. Fitch RN PhD is currently the Head of Oncology Nursing and Co-Director of the Patient and Family Support Program at the Odette Cancer Centre of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She is also an assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing... Read More »

Dr. Felicia Tan Dr. Felicia Tan received her training as a general surgeon and chose to sub-specialize in breast surgery. She is an associate consultant in the Breast Departmen, Kerdang Kerbau Womens’ & Childrens’ Hospital (KKWCH), Singapore. KK Breast Department runs the first dedicated breast centre in Singapore and attends to a high volume of breast cancers. Read More »

Dr. James R. Woodgett Dr. Jim Woodgett studied biochemistry at the University of York, graduating with First Class Honours in 1981. Jim received his Ph.D. in biochemistry in 1984 from the University of Dundee, Scotland with Sir Philip Cohen and then pursued postdoctoral... Read More »

Ms. Anne Wordsworth Anne Wordsworth has worked extensively in the fields of environment and health. As a Research Associate with the Canadian Environmental Law Association, she has specialized in the areas of chemicals policy, environmental health, water issues... Read More »