Kate Simms

Cancer researcher, mathematical modeller

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Cervical cancer kills 350 000 women each year, and another 600 000 are diagnosed. Yet it could become the first cancer in history to be eliminated, thanks to HPV vaccines and timely screening and treatment. That is why I made a Call to Action in 2018.

I’m so inspired by the dedication of the health ministers and delegates at the #WHA78 to make it a reality.

Yesterday, they also decided that the day we launched a global strategy to eliminate it — 17 November — will be officially recognized as World #CervicalCancer Elimination Day.

This annual reminder will promote collective efforts for the health of women and girls everywhere.

I look forward to joining you in action this November!

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@DaffodilCentre @cancerNSW @syd_health @Sydney_Uni @DrDebBateson @annapoids @AnneECust @cancer_K2A @DrAnnaSingleton @MeagherNicki @SteinbergJulia @DrAndreaLSmith @SydCancerPtnrs Amazing congrats all!

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@CJJennett @cancer_K2A @cancerNSW @DrAndreaLSmith @DrNicolasHart @DaffodilCentre @jefardell @DrAnnaSingleton @SteinbergJulia @AnneECust @MeagherNicki @SydCancerPtnrs @CancerVoicesNSW Congrats Ben that's amazing!

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

Great poster showing the impact of multi age catch-up HPV vaccination in Cambodia

[Diep Nguyen @Diep_Nguyen75]

Our poster for costing and modelled evaluation work to support decision-making for multi-age catch up for HPV vaccination in Cambodia at #IPVC2024

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@FancyTickIer @hankgreen Women at highest risk of cervical cancer are those who have not been screened with effective screening tests. Screening, particularly with an HPV test, provides excellent protection against cervical cancer.

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@FancyTickIer @hankgreen HPV vaccines became commercially available in 2007, so we are only just starting to see the impact on cancer now. It's likely we will see similar studies to the Sweden one in the next 5-10 years. The scientific community is watching the cancer data very keenly!

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@FancyTickIer @hankgreen Misinformation in Japan resulted in a vaccine hesitancy crisis, starting in 2013. The study linked below estimates 5000 lives will be lost because of the crisis. Loss of coverage in the USA will be devastating.
https://t.co/GewFEVbHF5

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@FancyTickIer @hankgreen The paper referenced here is a modelling study. Real world evidence of reduction in cancers in HPV-vaccinated individuals was first observed in Sweden
https://t.co/5s6OxCOicp

[Aus Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer @ACPCC_]

The Quad Cancer Moonshot will double our capacity to eliminate cervical cancer in the Indopacific @dfat @minderoo @DaffodilCentre @KirbyInstitute @FamPlanningAU @uicc @UNITAID @ausglobalhealth @AmbGlobalHealth

https://t.co/LBGeC4AELQ

[The Daffodil Centre @DaffodilCentre]

The latest report in @UNITAID technology landscape series, “Screening and treatment of precancerous lesions for secondary prevention of cervical cancer”, was launched yesterday at the #WCC2024 in Geneva, and it is a comprehensive repository of existing technologies – and promising new products on the horizon, serving as a leading repository of tools, case studies and evidence

View the report🔗 https://t.co/1KObih3DNH

This landscape report was prepared by the #DaffodilCentre (a joint venture with @Sydney_Uni and @CCNewSouthWales), and the @ACPCC_, on behalf of @UNITAID, and in close collaboration with @UNITAID and @CHAI_health

Read the @UNITAID news-blog on the report🔗 https://t.co/T2BVDexsP8

✍@SavilleMarion @Karen_Canfell @smiljkaonmymind @Ohwhen4 #WorldCancerCongress

[TogetHER for Health @Toget_HERHealth]

"The models predict that 72 million cases & 63 million deaths could be prevented over the next century if @WHO’s elimination targets are met across all 78 LICs/LMICs."

Great piece from @DaffodilCentre's @KateSimms_ on how modeling is guiding global #CervicalCancer elimination!

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

How is Mathematical modelling used in health policy? Check out my blog below
@DaffodilCentre @uicc

[Union for International #CancerControl @uicc]

Mathematical modelling plays a crucial role in shaping public health policies for #cervicalcancer prevention. It informs decision making in public health, simulates the impact of interventions and suggests the outcome of future ones.

Read the blog.

https://t.co/bs475RtUOY

[The Daffodil Centre @DaffodilCentre]

NEW RESEARCH🔬| The PACe project provides examples of systematic implementation and resource appropriate technologies to the USAPI

View more via @LiebertPub ⬇️
https://t.co/b0kWKE794Q

@Diep_Nguyen75 @KateSimms_ @Karen_Canfell @CCNewSouthWales @syd_health

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

So proud to see Karen appointed AC what an amazing woman to work with!

[The Daffodil Centre @DaffodilCentre]

🧵 1/2 Congratulations to #DaffodilCentre Director, @Karen_Canfell, who has been appointed as a Companion of the #OrderofAustralia (AC) in the 2024 #kingsbirthdayhonours list today.
@Sydney_Uni @CCNewSouthWales

[Eleonora Feletto @ettofel]

Are you 👀looking 👀for your next exciting role in #cancerresearch? We have a position open at the @DaffodilCentre to work on improving #bowelcancer screening 💩. 🛟This is your chance to help save lives 🛟. APPLY NOW: https://t.co/41CxOasCP3

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@Njt14 @DaffodilCentre @CCNewSouthWales @syd_health Thanks Natalie it's great news :)

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@julieannemitch @DaffodilCentre @CCNewSouthWales @syd_health Thank you it's very exciting!

[Kate Simms @KateSimms_]

@MeagherNicki @ocrfaustralia @DaffodilCentre @9NewsSyd @sophie_walsh9 Wow that's amazing!

[Julia Steinberg @SteinbergJulia]

Fantastic opportunity for a Postdoc/Research Fellow: work on microsimulation modelling related to genomics and risk-tailored cancer screening, be part of a brilliant, friendly collaborative team, and make an impact.
Apply by 28 Apr to join us, @Sydney_Uni @DaffodilCentre. Link👇