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 UNSW Medicine/SPHERE Early/mid-career cancer seed grant results Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE) Cancer Clinical Academic Group has committed $100K in new seed grants for two interdisciplinary projects led by early/mid-career researchers (EMCRs) to be undertaken in 2021. Congratulations to the successful awardees and their teams:
World Cancer Day event 4th February 2021: Cancer CAG, CONCERT and TCRN Thanks go to Prof Jeff Dunn AO, Prof Michael Barton AO, Prof Geoff Delaney and a panel of an inspiring cancer experts and community members at yesterday's World Cancer Day webinar. CONCERT Researchers in World Cancer Day campaign Members of CONCERT's Psycho-Oncology Research Group, led by Prof Afaf Girgis, featured in a World Cancer Day campaign supported by SPHERE Knowledge Translation. CINSW Translational Research Grant Please note members of the Cancer Cancer Clinical Academic Group, Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE), CONCERT and the TCRN do not need to opt in to be included in the member group for the upcoming Translational Research Grant. We already have your details and will contact you personally if we need further information. Liver cancer ‘signature’ in gut holds clues to cancer risk People with non-alcohol-related liver cancer have a unique gut microbiome profile which could help predict disease risk, a UNSW Sydney study has found. Global demand for cancer surgery set to surge A new modelling study led by UNSW predicts demand for cancer surgery will rise by 52 per cent within two decades, with low-income countries bearing the greatest burden. Human pancreatic cancer model offers new opportunities for testing drugs UNSW scientists have grown human pancreatic cancer tumours in the lab – their model is the first of its kind, with important future clinical implications. New discovery in breast cancer treatment The Garvan Institute of Medical Research contributed to an international study that has found new evidence about the positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment with immediate implications for women with estrogen receptor-driven metastatic disease. CONCERT’s Member of the month: Professor Shalini Vinod TCRN PhD candidate profiles Recent articles from TCRN Members GRANTSNSW Health Medical Devices Fund The Medical Devices Fund aims to provide support to individuals, companies, public and private hospitals, medical research institutes, universities and the medical devices industry, to take local innovation to market. Deadline: 1 March 2021 MRFF Funding Opportunities
NHMRC 2021 Funding Opportunities
AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCESThe Prime Minister's Prizes for Science The Science Prizes recognise the achievements and success of Australian scientists and innovators to both Australia and internationally. Nominations are open for prizes across five categories, with a total prize pool of up to $750,000. Deadline: 9 March 2021 SEMINARS AND EVENTSRandwick Precinct Cancer Roundtable When: 9 February 2021 CONCERT roundtable: Immunotherapy When: 10 February 2021 TCRN Consumer Workshop When: 2 March 2021 Save the date! Cancer Immunology Workshop When: 21 May 2021 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! |