Dr Karin Plummer

Early-Career
Dr Karin Plummer holds a joint appointment at Griffith University and the Children’s Hospital Queensland Department of Anaesthesia and Pain. Karin focuses on reducing pain and distress during medical treatments for children with cancer and improving psychological health outcomes related to pain. Her significant research contributions to clinical care have been recognised in Australian clinical practice guidelines and international conferences, and she led the co-design of a national online learning package for oncology health professionals to improve pain management during medical procedures for children with cancer. Karin’s dedication has seen her be nominated as Chair-elect of the Australian Pain Society’s paediatric pain special interest group.