DrFarwa Rizvi

Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4). It is Australia's national collaborative research group focused on improving cancer outcomes through primary care, general practice, community care, survivorship, screening, and supportive care research. Dr Farwa Rizvi was selected to be involved with PC4 as a permanent member through: 1. Engine Room 1 (Cancer Screening & Primary Practice) – focusing on cancer screening, prevention and primary care pathways. 2. Engine Room 2 (Living with Cancer & Beyond) – focusing on survivorship, supportive care and post-treatment outcomes.

The Centre for Financial Wellbeing ran a panel discussion in March 2026 with Dr Farwa Rizvi, Medical Doctor and Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Deakin University, and Dr. Ekta Sharma, Senior Lecturer and HEA Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland, to discuss the opportunities for women in science and how this career pathway can support the financial independence for women. Dr. Vinita Godinho, CEO of Financial Resilience Australia, introduced and concluded the session, and Anna Perera-Shaw, Associate Director at Nature, moderated the discussion between Dr Farwa Rizvi and Dr Ekta Sharma.

Featured guest on the Chai Chat and Community podcast, providing evidence-based information on breast cancer screening and BreastScreen Victoria services for South Asian communities in Australia. The podcast promoted awareness of breast screening eligibility, benefits of early detection, and access pathways for women aged 40 years and over, with information delivered in English, Hindi and Urdu to support culturally and linguistically diverse audiences.

The theme for 2021 World Health Day (7 April) was Building a Fairer and Healthier World. Dr. Farwa Rizvi, a medical practitioner and postdoctoral researcher chats about what how we can build a fairer and healthier world, and also the sustainable developmental goals set by the UN on reproductive health. She also chatted about women’s health.

A multidisciplinary network of clinicians, researchers, and community advocates across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand dedicated to advancing gastrointestinal cancer care through clinical trials, research collaboration, and evidence-based improvements in treatment, quality of life, and survival outcomes.

Member, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) Alliance – Contributing to a statewide network of cancer researchers, clinicians and educators dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, detection, treatment, survivorship and research translation across Victoria.

Event Details PC4 Pre-Symposium Workshop: Grant Writing that Wins Time: 11am – 4.30pm Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026 Venue: Crowne Plaza Adelaide, 27 Frome Street, Adelaide. The aim of this interactive session is designed to address the challenges faced when writing grants and provide you with practical skills, from two highly experienced presenters: Professor Sandie McCarthy and Professor Richard De Abreu Lourenço.

The PC4 2026 Scientific Symposium is Australia's leading conference dedicated specifically to primary care and cancer research. It brings together researchers, GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, consumers, policy makers and cancer organisations to discuss improving cancer prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship and palliative care through primary care. Key Details Date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026 Venue: Crowne Plaza Adelaide Theme: Primary Care: Central to Comprehensive Cancer Care Main Focus Areas The symposium will showcase research and innovation in: Cancer prevention and early detection Screening and primary care pathways Integration between primary and tertiary care Cancer survivorship and supportive care Palliative care Technology and digital health innovations in cancer care Psychological and physical support for people affected by cancer

Presented a community health talk for Pakistani women regading breast cancer screening awareness at the Aus-Pak Women Association (APWA) Melbourne Chapter Launch (10 May 2026), organised in partnership with Pehchan TV and AHS. Received a Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to community cancer awareness and health promotion.

Completed internationally recognised training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial design, conduct, ethics, participant safety, data integrity, and regulatory requirements for clinical research