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UQ Professor recognised for improving health equity outcomes
A University of Queensland Professor in Indigenous Health Research has been honoured with a 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award for advancing equity in cancer outcomes.
Minister for Health and Ageing The Hon Mark Butler MP presented the award to Professor Gail Garvey AM from UQ’s School of Public Health, recognising her as a joint recipient in Category 2 for outstanding contributions by health professionals and researchers.
A proud Kamilaroi woman, Professor Garvey has dedicated her career to collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to improve health and cancer outcomes, co-designing culturally safe practice and leading to national policy improvements.
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