WESTERN HAEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY CLINICS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Clinical Investigator at Perth Blood Institute
- Consultant Haematologist & Haemato - Oncologist
Dr Maan Alwan is a dual qualified clinical and laboratory haematologist. He completed his specialist training at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
Dr Alwan has clinical interest in both malignant and non-malignant haematology. With a special interest in;
Dr Alwan has a clinical interest in both malignant and non-malignant haematology. As a clinical investigator at Perth Blood Institute, he is strongly involved in clinical trials and research in myeloma, lymphoma and clotting and bleeding disorders.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Haematologist & Haemato - Oncologist
Dr Peter Tan specialises in haematological oncology, and general haematological conditions including obstetric haematology, bleeding and clotting disorders. He consults at Western Haematology & Oncology Clinics and Royal Perth Hospital.
He understands that blood disorders are often complex and prioritises the provision of comprehensive and clear explanations. A new diagnosis may often cause a level of stress and uncertainty for patients and their families, therefore he plans to demystify the process of investigations and therapeutic options.
Dr Tan obtained his medical degree from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and commenced training at Royal Perth Hospital. Dr Tan completed his specialist training in haematology and bone marrow transplantation at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. He obtained specialist qualifications in clinical and laboratory haematology from the RACP and RCPA. Dr Tan held the position of the Kefford Leukaemia Research Fellow at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, for three years.
He is a principal investigator for clinical trials at the Perth Blood Institute (PBI) and at Royal Perth Hospital. He has also obtained research grants from the WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network (WACPN) and RPH Medical Research Fund (MRF) for research in co-operation with Cell and Tissue Therapies WA (CTTWA).
Dr Tan maintains an interest in the safe use of blood transfusion products and is a member of the RPH Blood Transfusion Committee. He is a member of the RPH Drug and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) that evaluates novel therapies. He supervises physician and haematology specialist trainees and lectures medical students at UWA. He is a haematopathologist at Western Diagnostics Pathology and is the current Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) for Western Haematology & Oncology Clinics.
Dr Tan specialises in haematological oncology, while also treating general haematological conditions including obstetric haematology, bleeding and clotting disorders. He understands that blood disorders are often complex and prioritises the provision of comprehensive and clear explanations
Dr Lam has special interests in lung cancer and melanoma. With a keen interest in research, Dr Lam has been actively involved, as a principal investigator in several lung cancer trials. He is also passionate about improving cancer services for rural and remote WA through his work with the WA Country Health Service.
Dr Wei-Sen Lam is a Medical Oncologist who treats a broad range of cancer with interests in lung cancer and melanoma. He also works at Fiona Stanley Hospital and Esperance Hospital. Dr Lam has several leadership roles including Head of Medical Oncology Department at Fiona Stanley Hospital and was previously Director of Medical Oncology WA Country Health Service and Co-Chair of the WA Cancer Oncology Group.
Emma has practised in the area of Oncology for the majority of her career, most of which has been in the hospital setting with inpatients. In 2019 Emma established Empower Oncology Nutrition to provide specialised dietary advice at the community level for those with cancer.
Jessica has worked in the healthcare sector for over 20 years, initially in research for not-for-profit groups and then managing Gastroenterology and Haematology practices in Nedlands. She joined Haematology West in 2015 and in 2017 undertook the project to migrate the outpatient practice in Nedlands to the current day hospital in West Perth.
Jessica is passionate about people and processes, finding new and efficient ways to do things while ensuring Western Haematology & Oncology Clinics is a positive place to work. She is grateful for the amazing people she works alongside each day and the inspiring patients that we support through their journey.
Qualifications:
BSc (Health Promotion) & Grad Dip (Edu)
Mary has extensive experience in the provision of psychology services to people with chronic and life-changing medical conditions. Diagnosis and treatment for these conditions often causes significant distress and may have an impact on daily activities, relationships, physical well-being and life priorities.
Professor Ross Baker is a practising consultant haematologist, clinical researcher and is currently:
Director Medical Services - Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics;
Senior Consultant Haematologist - Hollywood Private Hospital;
Director WA Centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis - Murdoch University;
Director Haemophilia Treatment Centre - Hollywood Private Hospital; and
Chairman - Perth Blood Institute
Professor Baker's major interest is the translation of new scientific discoveries into clinical haematology practice. He has extensive clinical and laboratory experience in a wide range of haematological disorders and has been a consultant in haematology for over 25 years.
As Principal Investigator in, more than 125 large international phase II and III clinical trials, he has actively led and participated in clinical research in venous thrombosis, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, thrombocytopenia, Von Willebrand disease and haemophilia.
He has authored over 127 papers in peer reviewed medical journals with high impact factor and has been a regularly invited speaker at international and national medical meetings.
He is a founding director and secretary of the Australasian Society for Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ASTH now THANZ), Founding Chair of the Perth Blood Institute and scientific advisor to the World Health Organisation on DVT in 2001.
He has enthusiasm for teaching medical and science students and supervises post graduate PhD, masters and honours research programs. He directs the Regional Training Scheme Program with Malaysia for specialist clinical and research training and mentoring with the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. He initiated Medical Science Encounter days for promising year 11 and 12 high school students, to enable them to have hands on laboratory research experience and to discover the power of science.
Prof. Baker has extensive clinical and laboratory experience in a wide range of haematological disorders and has been a consultant in haematology for over 20 years. His major interest is the translation of new scientific discoveries into clinical haematology practice.