eNewsletter - TCRN, CONCERT & Cancer CAG
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The Cancer Clinical Academic Group is now proudly working with Translational Cancer Research Centre partners to bring you the latest news, grant opportunities, and events from our combined network
Uniting cancer research into a globally-leading partnership to deliver continuing evidence-based practice in diagnosis, intervention, and support
LATEST NEWS
World Cancer Day webinar
Please join us for an online event to mark World Cancer Day on February 4th. Chaired by Prof. Jeff Dunn AO (CEO of Prostate Cancer Australia and President Elect for the UICC), the event will review progress and chart a course for the future of the Cancer Clinical Academic Group. A panel of key opinion leaders will discuss just how far we have come in “Past, present and future research in cancer”.
When: 4 February 2021, 1.00 - 1.45 PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
New liquid biopsies could provide hope for brain cancer patients
Increasing the efficacy of brain cancer treatment traditionally requires access to tissue samples that can shed light on a tumour’s genetic makeup. But, with many malignancies buried deep inside essential areas of the brain, this tissue is often impossible to reach. A new research project led by A/Prof Therese Becker (Ingham Institute) aims to solve this problem.
TCRN PhD candidates
- Congratulations Fiona Deutsch
- PhD Candidate Profile: Maria John Newton Amaldoss
- PhD Candidate Profile: Nicki Meagher
- PhD Candidate Profile: Michael Odutola
GRANTS
MRFF Funding Opportunities
- 2020 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity Round 2 Deadline: 3 Mar 2021
- MRFF – EPCDR Initiative– 2020 Improving Diagnosis in Cancers with Low Survival Rates Grant Opportunity Deadline: 10 March 2021
- MRFF – Stem Cell Therapies Mission – 2020 Stem Cell Therapies Grant Opportunity Deadline: 3 March 2021
- MRFF - Genomics Health Futures Mission - 2020 Genomics Health Futures Mission Grant Opportunity Deadline: 3 March 2021
- MRFF – Emerging Priorities and Consumer Driven Research Initiative – 2020 Paediatric Cancer Grant Opportunity Deadline: 10 March 2021
NHMRC 2021 Funding Opportunities
- 2021 Investigator Grants Deadline: 31 March 2021
- Partnership Project 2021 PRC1 Deadline: 7 April 2021
- 2021 Synergy Grants Deadline: 21 April 2021
- 2021 Ideas Grants Deadline: 5 May 2021
- 2021 Postgraduate Scholarships Deadline: 9 June 2021
- Development Grants Deadline: 16 June 2021
- Partnership Projects 2021 PRC2 Deadline: 12 August 2021
- 2021 CTCS Grants Deadline: 25 August 2021
- Partnership Projects 2021 PRC3 Deadline: 1 December 2021
Read more about open and upcoming opportunities
AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES
Gilead Sciences and Kite Research Scholars Program in Hematology/Oncology
The awards provide financial support to 3 emerging investigators in Europe, The Middle East, Asia, and Australia for a 2-year period. Each award is funded up to USD 130K, to be paid in annual installments of up to USD 65K per year for 2 years.
New early breast cancer online learning for health professionals
Cancer Australia has developed six breast cancer online courses in collaboration with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. The courses are available free of charge on ACRRM’s online learning platform.
Read more
Job opportunity: Clinical Trials Methodology Hub Coordinator
SPHERE is seeking a part-time Clinical Trials Methodology Hub Coordinator to support the development of our CT Methodology Hub. The role will be 3 days per week for an 18 month initial contract with the possibility of extending.
Deadline: 27 January 2021
Job opportunities: IMPACCT at UTS
The IMPACCT Trials Coordination Centre (ITCC) team at the University of Technology Sydney are seeking two organised and processed driven research assistants. Contact Linda Brown with enquiries.
- Research Assistant - PaCCSC Writer (part time)
- Research Assistant - Trials (full time)
Deadline: 28 January 2021
SEMINARS AND EVENTS
TCRN Consumer Workshop
Whether you will be applying for funding in 2021 or not, please take this valuable opportunity to engage with a group of consumers and present your research plan for their input. Researchers who already have a consumer partner but wish to have group input are welcome.
Please email Stella Jun by 8 February to secure your spot.
When: 2 March 2021
ABOUT US
TCRN
The Translational Cancer Research Network (TCRN) is a translational cancer research centre program funded by the Cancer Institute NSW and is a collaborative and interactive cancer research community based in the South East of Sydney, with links to cancer services and researchers in inner and southern Sydney, and Albury. It was formed to create an innovative and supportive environment for the translation of cancer research into improvements in patient care.
CONCERT
The Centre for Oncology Education, Research and Training (CONCERT) is a translational research centre program funded by the Cancer Insitute NSW. CONCERT exists to bring together the knowledge and expertise of cancer health professionals and researchers to facilitate translation of research generated evidence into practice to achieve better outcomes for those affected by cancer.
Cancer CAG
The Cancer Clinical Academic Group (Cancer CAG) brings together clinicians and researchers from three universities, four cancer services (with six major treatment facilities) and three Medical Research Institutes. Our combined research strength spans the translational medicine spectrum of bench to bedside and health service delivery.
Working with TCRC partners, our network extends to all of the organisations below.
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