MsSherry Tang

(She/her)

Associate Research Fellow

Faculty of Health/School of Nursing & Midwifery

  • Associate Research Fellow
    Faculty of Health/School of Nursing & Midwifery

BIO

Dr Tang is an Associate Research Fellow contributing to the 5-year MRFF-funded project “Equitable Cancer Outcomes for Rural and Remote Australia (ECORRA)”, led by Principal Investigator Professor Anna Ugalde and Project Manager Associate Professor Skye Marshall. The project aims to address disparities in cancer outcomes for people living in rural and remote regions across Australia. She brings expertise in mixed-methods research, clinical trials, and systematic reviews. Her PhD research focused on managing micronutrient deficiency in bariatric surgery, developing a strong foundation in evidence-based health interventions and applied research methods. She is passionate about improving health outcomes and equity through research that informs clinical practice and health policy. Through her work with ECORRA, she aims to contribute to evidence-based strategies that enhance the accessibility, quality, and equity of cancer care for people in rural and remote communities.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Associate Research Fellow
    Deakin University, School of Nursing and Midwifery

DEGREES

  • Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice
    Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia2017 - 2019
  • PhD
    Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia17 Jan 2021 - 3 Dec 2025

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

  • Nutrition and dietetics
  • Health services and systems
  • Oncology and carcinogenesis
  • Rural and remote health services

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Health

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE/DISCIPLINE

  • School of Nursing & Midwifery

AREAS OF EXPERTISE