DrFrancesco Bettariga

Dr Bettariga’s work has been recognised through multiple international academic awards, including the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Medal, PhD Academy Award, Edith Cowan University Media Award, and recognition as the best postgraduate and doctoral student (Vice Chancellor Top 100 Student, Edith Cowan University).

Dr Bettariga’s work has achieved substantial global visibility and translational reach. His research has generated over 500 media mentions worldwide, including coverage in outlets such as The Washington Post, Daily Mail, Fox News, The West Australian, and ABC Perth. He has also been interviewed by 9News, where his research was featured on national television. This coverage has contributed to an estimated audience reach exceeding 2.3 billion and an earned media value greater than USD $22 million (ECU media analytics).

In addition to research dissemination, Dr Bettariga’s impact extends to clinical and community settings through professional education, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge translation activities. He has established and led a Breast Cancer Consumer Advisory Group, bringing together patients, caregivers, and nursing professionals to directly incorporate lived experience and clinical perspectives into research and knowledge translation activities. He also contributes to the development and delivery of exercise medicine services, supporting the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based exercise interventions for patients and healthcare professionals. By working with healthcare professionals, patient groups, and professional organisations, he contributes to improving the implementation of exercise medicine in real-world cancer care, with the potential to reduce healthcare burden and improve patient outcomes.