{"id":321,"date":"2020-10-26T16:38:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T06:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/?page_id=321"},"modified":"2026-10-28T14:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T04:15:21","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/about-us","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:39;line-height:1.2;\">About us<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-1 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:1.214rem;--awb-title-color:#008598;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div id=\"custom_html-2\" class=\"widget_text widget widget_custom_html\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\">\t<div class=\"on-this-page\"><h4>On this page<\/h4><ul id=\"onThisPage\"><\/ul><\/div>\n\t<script>\n\tjQuery(function($) {\n\n\t\t$('#onThisPage').empty();\n\n\t\tvar index = 0;\n\n\t\t$('h2').not('#font_resize_panel_heading, .contact-us h2, .rhs-col h2, .landing-tile h2, .modal-body h2, .qh-lh-nav-title h2, .blog-shortcode-post-title, .element-hidden h2, .hidden-element h2, .gsection_title, .footer-title').each(function() {\n\n\t\t\t\/\/ Insert an anchor to jump to, from the TOC link.\n\t\t\tvar anchor = '<a name=\"' + index + '\"><\/a>';\n\t\t\t$(this).before(anchor);\n\n\t\t\tvar li = '<li><a href=\"#' + index + '\">' + $(this).text() + '<\/a><\/li>';\n\n\t\t\t$(li).appendTo('#onThisPage');\n\n\t\t\tindex++;\n\t\t});\n\n\t});\n\t<\/script>\n\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>The establishment of the Metro North Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI) is a unique opportunity to bring together professionals involved with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, primary care providers, researchers, and the community. CBCI acknowledges healthcare constraints and proactively addresses these through the integration of innovative technologies.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The CBCI is committed to driving excellence in breast cancer research and creating opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. Through its focus on research advancement, education, and advocacy, the Institute aims to support the development of improved treatment approaches and outcomes for individuals impacted by breast cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The Queensland Cooktown Orchid, chosen as the emblem of the CBCI, symbolises growth, resilience, and collaboration. It represents the Institute&#8217;s dedication to advancing research, supporting patient advocacy, and nurturing partnerships that contribute to meaningful progress in breast cancer treatment and care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:28.5;line-height:1.2;\"><h2>Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Action<\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>a <br \/>\ntr th, tr td <br \/>\ntr th <\/p>\n<p>CBCI champions improved breast cancer outcomes across Metro North Health by promoting research, innovation, education, and collaboration. The initiative advocates for equitable access to services and works to identify and address gaps in care across the health service. By supporting research, fostering partnerships, and encouraging the adoption of emerging evidence, CBCI helps create opportunities for continuous improvement in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and wellness. A key future focus will be supporting advancements in personalised treatment, surveillance, and wellness approaches.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Governance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The CBCI has<span data-teams=\"true\">\u00a0established a strong and robust layered governance structure designed to support clear decision\u2011making, system\u2011level oversight, and coordinated engagement across service areas and the community. This framework enables the CBCI to provide informed recommendations and seek appropriate support across Metro North Health and the community.<\/span>\u00a0The effective layered governance consists of four essential layers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic<\/li>\n<li>Research<\/li>\n<li>Operational<\/li>\n<li>Engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CBCI Steering Committee, Clinical Reference Group, Research Committee and Community Engagement Committee meet regularly\u00a0to ensure the progression and advancement of CBCI's goals and objectives.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Events<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Each year, the CBCI participates in and supports a diverse range of community, education, advocacy, and awareness activities that promote breast cancer research, education, and support. These include participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, NAIDOC Week initiatives, information displays and stalls across healthcare facilities and community settings, and attendance at local community events where CBCI representatives present, speak, and engage with consumers, supporters, and stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>CBCI works collaboratively with other breast cancer organisations, charities, and community groups to raise awareness, share knowledge, support advocacy efforts, and promote the importance of research in improving outcomes for people affected by breast cancer. Through these activities, the Institute aims to strengthen community connections, foster meaningful partnerships, encourage community engagement in research, and create opportunities for education and awareness that extend beyond the healthcare setting.<\/p>\n<p>These events bring together researchers, consumers, advocates, community members, and partner organisations, providing opportunities to share experiences, showcase research, promote awareness, and inspire collective action towards a future free from breast cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Partner with the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Why partner with us?<\/strong><br \/>\nCollaboration is at the heart of what we do. By working together, we can amplify awareness, strengthen community engagement, and make a lasting impact for patients and their families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How we can support your initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend and participate in charity events, health promotions, and community activities.<\/li>\n<li>Provide display and information stalls at your events.<\/li>\n<li>Promote your initiatives through our website and LinkedIn network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have upcoming events, newsletters, or engagement opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can create meaningful change and improve lives.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Get in touch today:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong>Research Manager:<\/strong> CBCI_Research@health.qld.gov.au<\/p>\n<p><strong>CBCI Team:<\/strong>\u00a0<u><a href=\"mailto:CBCI@health.qld.gov.au\">CBCI@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/u>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"399\" alt=\"CBCI Event\" title=\"cbci event &#8211; audience cropped\" src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped-400x333.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2022\/12\/cbci-event-audience-cropped.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"399\" alt=\"Prof Owen Ung speaking at a conference\" title=\"cbci-event-prof-owen-ung\" src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung-400x333.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-prof-owen-ung.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"399\" alt=\"Diana Tam speaks at a conference\" title=\"cbci-event-diana-tam-iort\" src=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort-200x166.jpg 200w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort-400x333.jpg 400w, https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2024\/05\/cbci-event-diana-tam-iort.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3 data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"30.4\" data-lineheight=\"36.48px\"><span style=\"color: #b6267e\">Keep up to date with our newsletters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our commitment to keeping you well informed is exemplified through our quarterly newsletter. This source of information will serve as a comprehensive update on the latest developments within our Institute. If you&#8217;d like to subscribe to our newsletter or provide an article to be featured in an upcoming edition, please email <a href=\"mailto:cbci@health.qld.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cbci@health.qld.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last rhs-col\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last contact-us\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>Comprehensive Breast Cancer Institute (CBCI)<\/h2>\n<p>Metro North Health<br \/>\nLevel 7, Block 7<br \/>\nRoyal Brisbane and Women\u2019s Hospital campus<br \/>\nHERSTON QLD 4029<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:cbci@health.qld.gov.au\">cbci@health.qld.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex\"><i class=\"fab fa-fw fa-linkedin-in\" style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/au.linkedin.com\/company\/comprehensive-breast-cancer-institute\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-321","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/321","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=321"}],"version-history":[{"count":55,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/321\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2825,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/321\/revisions\/2825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=321"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/cbci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=321"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}