Christobel is internationally recognised as one of Australia’s most prominent research orientated cancer surgeons. She has substantially contributed to breast cancer research, including clinical trials of new treatments, and psychosocial, translational and health services research. She has performed research for >30 years evaluating the efficacy and utility of therapy for early breast cancer, attracted $54 million in competitive research grants, published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles in the past five years. She sits on a number of boards, closely involved in strategic planning and management of health and cancer services in Australia and internationally. In recognition of her sustained career excellence and innovation, Christobel has been publicly acknowledged through numerous awards and honours including Research Australia Health Services Award 2024, The Order of Australia 2018, AAHMS Fellowship.