efforts towards understanding the devil facial tumour disease Hayes's research also includes the study of prostate cancer genetics. One aspect has been investigating the genetic causes of aggressive prostate cancer that is seen in men of African ancestry Since January 2014, Hayes has held the Petre Chair of Prostate Cancer Research at the University of Sydney. Media appearances On Tuesday 23 February 2016 ABC broadcast an episode of Catalyst entitled 'Out of Africa' which explored Hayes's comparative genomics work in southern Africa. On Tuesday 23 October 2017, Hayes appeared on SBS Insight's “DNA Surprises” episode which dealt with the complex issues around ancestry testing through online companies, and particularly the unexpected information ancestry testing can uncover. Awards and recognition 2006 – BNP Paribas Award for Cancer Genetics 2007 – The Australian Young Tall Poppy Award for Science 2007 – The NSW Premier's Award for Outstanding Cancer Research Fellow 2008 – Ruth Stephens Gani Medal for Human Genetics, Australian Academy of Science 2009 – Fulbright professional scholarship 2013 – Celebration of African Australians Inc Award References Stellenbosch University alumni Australian women scientists Australian scientists Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Australian medical researchers People from Cape Town University of Groningen alumni Garvan Institute of Medical Research alumni