Dr Shehara Mendis is a medical oncologista doctor who specialises in the study, diagnosis and treatment of cancer working with the Oncologythe study, diagnosis and treatment of cancer Clinical Trialsresearch studies performed to test new treatments, tests or procedures and evaluate their effectiveness on various diseases Program at Cabrini Health, specifically focusing on upper and lower gastrointestinal trials. Shehara is passionate about providing empathic, patient-centred care and getting patients onto clinical trials.
Shehara is also working with Cabrini’s Department of Surgery’s Research Team to harness natural synergies between oncological and surgical research programs. She has been involved in the development and implementation of a cell-free DNA collection protocol for upper GI tract cancers while completing a Canadian fellowship, translational research in upper and lower GI tumours within a whole genome sequencing program, as well as clinical outcomes research and quality improvement in clinical trials.
Location
Cabrini Malvern, Wattletree Road, Malvern VIC, Australia
