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
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LATEST NEWS
Is it working? Determining treatment efficacy for kids with medulloblastoma
A new research project into childhood brain cancer is bringing the strategic focus of the Maridulu Budyari Gumal Cancer Clinical Academic Group to life.
Exploring how to commercialise medical technology
At our recent Medical Technology Workshop, experts shared their perspectives on the challenges of bringing ideas to commercial and clinical fruition - exploring all aspects of medical technology development and commercialisation. The workshop was convened by A/Prof Phoebe Phillips (UNSW) and facilitated by Prof Joanne Tipper (UTS), with sponsorship from UNSW Medicine, the Triple I CAG and the Cancer CAG.
The four recorded workshop sessions are now available to view.
CONCERT paper of the month
Clinical trials knowledge and attitudes of Vietnamese and Anglo‐Australian cancer patients: A cross‐sectional study.
GRANTS
InLuCC Lung Cancer Research Grant Opportunity
The Ingham Institute InLuCC lung cancer research grant will award funding of $20K to improve Lung Cancer patient outcomes in one or more of the following areas: Cellular research; treatment and/or care coordination; mental health. The grant is open to all Ingham Institute staff or affiliated researchers (CONCERT/SPHERE).
Deadline: 19 October 2020
Frontiers Technology CAG: 2020 Seed Funding Scheme
The Frontiers Technology Clinical Academic Group 2020 Seed Funding Scheme aims to fund projects developed by CAG members in response to an identified unmet clinical need. Funding of up to $10K is available for projects of up to 6 months in duration that align with the FT CAG objectives.
Deadline: 2 November 2020
Australian Laureate Fellowships 2021
Up to 17 five-year Australian Laureate Fellowships will be awarded, providing a salary supplement, in addition to a Level E professorial salary provided by the Administering Organisation; funding for up to two Postdoctoral Research Associates and two Postgraduate Researchers; and up to $300K p.a. project funding.
Deadline: 4 November 2020
ARC Future Fellowships
Future Fellowships provide four-year fellowships to outstanding Australian mid-career researchers. Up to 100 four-year Future Fellowships may be awarded each year, providing a salary awarded at one of three salary levels and up to $60K p.a. project funding.
Deadline: 9 December 2020
AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES
The Enduring Cancer Data Linkage (CanDLe) Initiative
Cancer Institute NSW's CanDLe initiative aims to increase population-wide cancer research aligned with the NSW Cancer Plan and provide access to linked cancer data for participating researchers. The initiative has EOIs open for experienced lead researchers.
Pancreatic cancer road map consultation
The Cancer Australia National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap is open for public consultation. The roadmap will identify priority areas for action over the next five years to improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer and consider all aspects of the cancer pathway.
Current survivorship focused research in Australia survey
The COSA Survivorship Group invites responses to their survey aimed at mapping cancer survivorship focused research within Australia. Responses will inform the creation of an online directory of survivorship research activities, foster collaborations and identify research gaps.
Job Opportunity: Assistant Manager/ Molecular Specialist
The ACRF Child Cancer Liquid Biopsy program and ZERO Childhood Cancer team is looking for an expert molecular specialist/assistant manager and change the world for Kids with cancer.
SEMINARS AND EVENTS
Health economic analysis of cancer biobank costs and outputs in NSW
Part of the NSW Health Statewide Biobank Seminar Series, with presenter Ms Amanda Rush.
When: 14 September 2020
Unlocking the mysteries of rare cancers
Oncologist Prof. David Goldstein and Rare Cancers Australia Chief Executive Richard Vines will demystify rare cancers and discuss how to develop research in a critically underfunded area.
When: 18 September 2020
UNSW ARC Future Fellowship Information Sessions
- Am I ready for Future Fellowship - Seminar 1 Disciplines: Engineering, Information and Computing Sciences; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
When: 15 September 2020 - Am I ready for Future Fellowship - Seminar 2 Discipline: Biological Sciences and Biotechnology
When: 16 September 2020 - Am I ready for Future Fellowship - Seminar 3 Discipline: Humanities and Creative Arts, Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences
When: 17 September 2020 - ARC Future Fellowships Information Seminar All Disciplines
When: 15 October 2020
Clinical Trials sponsor responsibilities workshop
This free SPHERE funded workshop will provide expert insight into institutional benefits and risks associated with being research active, specific nuances to non-commercial sponsorship and the auditing and monitoring process from the sponsor perspective. Facilitated by Tanya Symons, who has helped shape clinical trials practice in the UK and Australia. Contact Douglas Williams for teleconference registration.
When: 18 September 2020
Frontiers Technology Clinical Academic Group workshop
This Frontiers Technology CAG workshop - Building a Culture of Translation for Medical Technology Innovation - aims to formulate best practice approaches to medical technology translation and upskill stakeholders in disruptive healthtech innovation. The event will also focus on reflecting on and developing CAG activities.
When: 7 October 2020
2020 Australian MRinRT
The 2020 online conference will feature international speakers and cover the latest MRI technologies, treatment planning, guided treatments and education. Check the website for program updates.
When: 9 November 2020
HDR Student Research Showcase – Youth Health: call for abstracts
The Australian Association for Adolescent Health invites HDR students to submit an abstract for an online research showcase, with the theme ' Youth Health'.
When: 30 November - 4 December
World Cancer Day Social Media Ambassadors: Save the Date
Want to join us as a social media ambassador for World Cancer Day in 2021? Fill in the EOI below and save the date.
When: 4 February 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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