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
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.
- Four grants of up to $50,000 over 1 year (GST exclusive) are available to undertake projects in at least one of the priority areas.
- Of the four grants awarded, two will be awarded from UNSW philanthropic funds to UNSW affiliated researchers only, in the area of focus BIG Idea of Poor outcomes cancer - Improving outcomes for brain cancer patients.
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
Scientia Professor Michael Barton will be stepping down as the Director of the Cancer CAG in mid-2021. Expressions of interest are sought for the role. The appointed Director will lead preparation of a Cancer Institute NSW grant application that will form the basis of the next 5 years of activity.
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
GRANTS
Cancer 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.
EOI Deadline: 16 November 2020
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:
- Seed Grants (Up to £60,000 for up to 2 years)
- Investigator Initiated Grants (max. £300,000 for up to three years)
Deadline: 16 November 2020
AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES
Clinical Trials Training - Sponsorship Responsibilities
SPHERE has organised for Tanya Symons to deliver a workshop on the responsibilities for sponsors in meeting the requirements of the Clinical Trials Governance Framework. The workshop will be useful to staff members involved in either the administration or conduct of trials and is free to staff of SPHERE institutions. To register please contact Douglas Williams, Project Officer – Clinical Trials.
Where: Via zoom
When: 16 October 2020
Masterclass webinar series: Demystifying the Molecular Tumour Board
Learn how members of a Molecular Tumour Board (MTB) come together to discuss and interpret tumour molecular profiles in the clinical context, recommending therapeutic strategies for the care of patients with cancer. Four self contained webinars will focus on one or more specific aspects of tumour molecular profiling that are the subject of MTB discussion.
When: 29 October -19 November 2020
Early Career Women in STEMM Paper & Grant Writing Workshop
CWR 2020 will provide mentoring, transparent peer review and centralised writing training opportunities that young women in STEMM may not have at their home institutions.
Where: UTS, Broadway
When: 4 - 6 November 2020
SEMINARS AND EVENTS
Randwick 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.
When: 13 October 2020
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CONCERT roundtable: Working together to unlock the mysteries of pancreatic cancer
Facilitated and presented by Professor Minoti Apte and Dr Lorraine Chantrill.
When: 14 October 2020
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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
When: 18 November 2020
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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