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Do you have an ambitious whole-of-SPHERE project? 

Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE) has allocated a total of $750K to motivate highly-ambitious, partnership-inclusive research. 

The following is encouraged: 

• Data-driven research and clinical trials 
• Involvement of multiple CAGs and strategic platforms 
• Inclusion of collaborators from outside SPHERE 
• Knowledge translation 
• Involvement of Biostatisticians, Health Economists and Implementation Scientists 
• Consideration of opportunities for further funding 
• New models of care in the COVID era 

Your project must include: 

• Consumer and Community Involvement 
• Timeframes and milestones 

Send a 1-page initial concept to Stephanie Macmillan by midday Friday 10th of September 2021. Following review by the Cancer CAG, the one pager may be submitted to be discussed at Big Ideas Town Hall meeting on September 16. 

Please include the following in your 1-pager: 

• Concept Title 
• Concept Outline
• Key Collaborators (see list above) 

Following the Town Hall meeting, Expressions of Interest will be called for. These will be peer-reviewed by an independent panel and, if successful, full funding applications will be requested for assessment.

2021 Eureka Prizes finalists announced

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, 16 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are awarded across four categories including research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. Congratulations to all finalists including:

• Prof Maria Kavallaris AM, Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science

• Prof Justin Gooding, Prof Maria Kavallaris AM, Dr Julio Ribeiro, Dr Aidan O'Mahony, Dr Robert Utama and Dr Lakmali Atapattu - ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology

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UNSW cell biologist awarded prestigious President's Medal

Professor Peter Gunning has been recognised by the Australia and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology for his research which potentially impacts a broad range of diseases including childhood and adult cancers.

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GRANTS

PanKind 2021 Grant Round Open

PanKind’s grants aim to encourage new ideas, build the capacity of Australian pancreatic cancer research and find new, more effective treatments to improve outcomes for patients.
Grants available:

• 2 x Innovation Grants - Early Detection and Early Detection with a focus on Rural and Regional areas. Funding available: $100K  for 1 year
  Deadline: 6 October 2021
   
• Accelerator Grant: New Treatment. Funding available: $300k grant over 2 years, focused on accelerating treatments for pancreatic cancer to patients.
  EOI Deadline: 20 September 2021

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ANZUP Below the Belt Research Fund

The Research Fund has been established to support investigator-initiated studies for members of the Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group Grants of up to $50K are available for successful applications.

Deadline: 20 September 2021

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Open NHMRC and MRFF Funding Opportunities

• MRFF 2021 International Clinical Trial Collaborations (ICTC) Grant Opportunity Deadline: 8 September 2021

• Partnership Projects Deadline: 1 December 2021

NHMRC Funding Calendar
MRFF Funding Calendar 

AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES

UNSW Faculty of Medicine and Health - White Walker Cancer Research Scholarship

This full PhD scholarship offered to outstanding domestic candidates to conduct research in the field of Cancer. The scholarship comprises of:

• a full stipend of $41,597 per year for a maximum of 4 years
• a career development fund of $10,000 per year and a comprehensive Research Training and Career Development program
• a 6-month integrated internship with an academic unit or industry partner

Deadline: 24 September 2021

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NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program
The Program, powered by Cicada Innovations aims to fast-track innovative ideas that will revolutionise the healthcare sector, improve patient outcomes, and provide economic opportunities for emerging medtech and biotech businesses in NSW. Foundations module available online, various upcoming courses and seminars.

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SEMINARS AND EVENTS

SW Sydney LHD Roundtable 

Prof Geoff Delaney will present an Overview of the SPHERE Cancer CAG.  
Join with meeting link: https://unsw.zoom.us/j/89432101347 

When: 8 September 2021 (8.00 - 9.00 AM)
 

Randwick Precinct Cancer Roundtable 

A/Prof Caroline Ford and Dr Yeh Chen Lee present The potential of cell-free DNA for early detection & to direct treatment in ovarian cancer.
Join with meeting link: https://unsw.zoom.us/j/87946014518

When: 14 September 2021 (12.30 - 1.30 PM)

Adaptive & Platform Trials Information Webinar 

The SPHERE Clinical Trials Methodology Hub is hosting this information session on adaptive and platform trials featuring four speakers and a panel discussion. 
 
When: 16 November 2021

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About Us

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. Our network extends to all of the organisations below.

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Vision: Uniting cancer research into a globally-leading partnership to deliver continuing evidence-based practice in diagnosis, intervention, and support.