Nancy Baxter, MD, MBA, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, is Vice-President and Dean of McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, with an international career spanning academic medicine, health system leadership, and research excellence.
An internationally recognized colorectal surgeon and health services researcher, she has advanced cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and health equity through more than 400 peer-reviewed publications and over $55 million in competitive research funding. Prior to moving to Australia, she held senior leadership roles at St. Michael’s Hospital and Cancer Care Ontario, helping shape cancer prevention, screening, quality improvement, and system performance initiatives.
A Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Baxter is widely recognized for her contributions to cancer care, surgical quality, health policy, mentorship, and academic leadership
