Dr Stephanie Cowdery was the Senior Research and Evaluation Officer in the Behavioral Science Division at Cancer Council Victoria, focusing on skin cancer prevention, early detection, skin cancer population monitoring, and evaluation of SunSmart Victoria programs and campaigns. Her academic background includes a PhD in Medicine from Deakin University School of Medicine specializing in cancer control research, along with a postgraduate degree in Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Health Sciences. She has extensive experience across diverse disciplines including psychiatry, public health, epidemiology, and oncology. She is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow affiliated with Deakin University's Centre of Excellence in Cancer Carer Research Translation and Impact.