The ABC Study is managed by the Cancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division (CEID) at Cancer Council Victoria. The CEID conducts a broad range of research aimed at identifying the factors that contribute to, or are protective against, the development of cancer. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists, statisticians, dieticians, data managers and support staff, and has a strong focus on investigating the roles of genetics, lifestyle and nutrition in the development of cancer.

Principal investigators:

Professor Graham Giles, AM, BSc, MSc, PhD, Head of Research, Cancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division

Associate Professor Roger Milne, BCom, BSW, BA, Grad Dip Clinical Epi, MSc (Applied Stats), PhD (Preventive Medicine), Head, Cancer Epidemiology & Intelligence Division

Dr Fiona Bruinsma, BBSc, Grad Dip App Psych, MA App Sc (Epidemiology), Dr Pub Health, Research Co-ordinator, Cancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division

Project Staff:

Project Manager - Theresa Whalen, MPH

Project Officer - Jaclyn Higgins

Pictured, from left to right: A/P Roger Milne, Dr. Fiona Bruinsma, Theresa Whalen and Jaclyn Higgins. 

The ABC Study acknowledges past team members:

Senior Project Officers: Sonia Marchionda, Lisa Hochberg, Eliza Hart and Olivia Wawryk

Project Officers: Ashlee Taylor, Annette McCormack, Belinda Barker, Laura Goddard, Rosetta Hart, Sophie Walker, Rosie Newman, Catherine Arnold, Emilie Avice, Udeshi Gunawardhana, Caroline Draine, Shakira Milton, Emily Websdale, Renee Jones, and Shilana Yip.