Congratulations to Dr Lauren Ha, SIOP Oceania Rising Start for 2025!

Dr Lauren Ha is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine. Her research focuses on the role of physical activity in improving health outcomes among young people diagnosed with cancer. She explores innovative digital technologies to improve access to physical activity education and support services, aiming to deliver more equitable, engaging, and person-centred care.

Dr Ha holds a Fellowship by The Kids’ Cancer Project. She has led the design, implementation and evaluation of digital health education interventions for childhood cancer survivors, using co-design methodologies, and qualitative and quantitative research. Dr Ha has disseminated >18 peer-reviewed publications to date and has attracted >$2.8 mil in grant funding as Chief Investigator.