News, funding, event and opportunities from the combined networks of TCRN, CONCERT and the Cancer Clinical Academic Group.

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LATEST NEWS

Cancer researcher named 2021 Young Tall Poppy

Childhood cancer researcher Dr Orazio Vittorio has received a 2021 Young Tall Poppy Science Award for his work in developing treatments for childhood cancers.
 
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Queen's Birthday Honours for cancer researcher

Dr Antoinette Anazodo received a medal (OAM) of the order of Australia for service to medical research. Dr Anazodo is a paediatric oncologist, Sydney Children's Hospital and Conjoint Senior Lecturer UNSW. 

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New drug combination found to be effective against high-risk leukaemia

Scientists at the Children's Cancer Institute have found what could prove to be a new and effective way to treat a particularly aggressive blood cancer in children.
 
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Lung cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy reveals new treatment approach

Garvan researchers uncover a mechanism behind lung cancer’s block to effective treatment.

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GRANTS 

GSK Award for Research Excellence

Nominations are open for the 2021 GSK Award for Research Excellence for Australian medical researchers. A grant of $80K accompanies the award.

Deadline: 30 July 2021

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Open NHMRC and MRFF Funding Opportunities

• Partnership Project 2021 PRC2 Deadline: 12 August 2021
• MRFF 2021 International Clinical Trial Collaborations (ICTC) Grant Opportunity Deadline: 8 September 2021
• 2021 Partnership Projects Deadline: 1 December 2021

NHMRC Funding Calendar
MRFF Funding Calendar

AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES

AIHW Cancer data in Australia update

New core statistics, commentaries and supplementary content has been added to the CdiA for the June 2021 release. 

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Consultation: Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research guide

You can provide feedback on the NHMRC's draft Research Integrity Advisor guide which supports the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research & articulates the principles that characterise an ethical research culture. 

Deadline: 9 July 2021

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SEMINARS AND EVENTS

Reboot STEMM

The Australian Academy of Science is inviting early- and mid-career researchers to an interactive virtual think tank. Join the global conversation about re-defining academic "success" by developing new ways of measuring success with a focus on diversity and inclusion. 

When: 22 June 2021

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Showcase

The IRNet Showcase brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health researchers across all career stages to present their research, reflect and discuss some of today’s most critical health challenges and solutions.

Where: Charles Perkins Centre, USYD/Online
When: 28-28 July 2021

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Australasian Melanoma Conference 2021

Join experts from Australasia and beyond to discuss advancements in melanoma.

Where: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
When: 19 - 20 November 2021

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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 Institute 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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