eNewsletter - TCRN, CONCERT & Cancer CAG No images? Click here 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 Cancer CAG E/MCR Seed grants - open today In this final grant round for 2020, there will be four grants available to early or mid-career researchers. Projects must have direct relevance to at least one Cancer BIG Idea. Projects can address any area along the continuum of cancer control (from prevention to palliation) with relevance to one or more BIG Ideas. The funds for these collaborative grants are sourced from Cancer CAG and SPHERE funds, as well as additional UNSW philanthropic funds administered by UNSW Sydney. The funds must be spent for the primary purpose of achieving the objectives of the Grant Scheme. Granted funds cannot be used for indirect costs.
Further detail is provided in the application form and information from Dr Rebekah Puls. Deadline: 6 December 2020 Express your interest in leading the Cancer CAG Deadline: Friday 16 Oct 2020 Childhood cancer precision medicine program shows 'optimistic early results' Australia’s Zero Childhood Cancer program has so far identified the genetic basis of a child’s cancer in more than 90 per cent of cases, new research shows. The program, led by the Children's Cancer Institute aims to find personalised treatment recommendations for children with high-risk cancer and has seen promising results. Finalists announced in 2020 Eureka Prizes The Australian Museum Eureka Prize finalists have been announced including Prof Maria Kavallaris AM, Children’s Cancer Institute and UNSW Medicine for the CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science. CONCERT member recent article GRANTSCancer Institute NSW Accelerated Translational Research Grant Cancer Institute NSW is pleased to announce Expressions of Interest for the inaugural Accelerated Translational Research Grant are now open. The Accelerated Translational Research Grant is a new five-year, $7M research program grant to accelerate improvements aligned to the NSW Cancer Plan. Full applications requested by invitation. Cancer Australia & World Cancer Research Fund International Grants in collaboration As part of the World Cancer Research Fund International Grant Programme 2020/21, researchers based in Australia will be eligible for this co-funding opportunity for funding commencing in 2021/22. Applications that address the role of diet, nutrition (including body composition) and physical activity in primary cancer prevention will be considered for this co-funding opportunity. Applicants will be able to apply for:
Deadline: 16 November 2020 AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCESClinical Trials Training - Sponsorship Responsibilities Where: Via zoom Masterclass webinar series: Demystifying the Molecular Tumour Board When: 29 October -19 November 2020 Early Career Women in STEMM Paper & Grant Writing Workshop Where: UTS, Broadway SEMINARS AND EVENTSRandwick Precinct Cancer Roundtable John Kokkinos will be presenting ‘Patient-Derived Pancreatic Tumour Organoids and Place in Precision Medicine’ in this webinar facilitated by A/Prof Phoebe Phillips. CONCERT roundtable: Working together to unlock the mysteries of pancreatic cancer Facilitated and presented by Professor Minoti Apte and Dr Lorraine Chantrill. SPHERE Implementation Science Webinar The SPHERE Implementation Science Platform is hosting its annual workshop facilitated by Prof Chris Levi, and includes a panel of expert implementation Scientists, recipients of this year’s Implementation science seed grants and a consumer representative. Where: On-line details TBC ABOUT USTCRN 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. Connect with us! |