Gail O’Brien

• Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
• Director
• Gail O’Brien is a Director and Board Member of the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA.
  
  As the wife of the late Professor Chris O’Brien, Gail plays an instrumental role in supporting her husband’s vision for a world-class, fully integrated and comprehensive cancer care facility in Australia as the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse moves towards opening its doors in 2013.
  
  Professor Chris O’Brien AO was a head and neck cancer surgeon known around the world for his work, when at the height of his career, he was diagnosed with a lethal and highly aggressive brain tumour which eventually claimed his life in June 2009.
  
  He was honoured in a State funeral for his role as a model surgeon, mentor and humanitarian.
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  As part of her role with The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA, Gail uses her own experience and insights to address a wide range of corporate, industry and special interest groups about the new hope that lies ahead for the thousands of Australians each year who receive the devastating news they have cancer.

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