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
For young people with cancer, big data holds the key
A research team funded by the Maridulu Budyari Gumal Cancer Clinical Academic Group (CAG) is well on the way to their goal of achieving better outcomes for young people with cancer.
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
CONCERT’s member of the month
Dr Gabriel Gabriel: Discovering the reasons for inequity in cancer outcomes between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people in Australia.
World Cancer Day Social Media Ambassadors: EOIs
Want to join us as a social media ambassador for World Cancer Day 4 February 2021? Fill in the EOI form and save the date.
Farewell Dr Tanya Ward
Farewell to Dr Tanya Ward, who is preparing to leave her role of Executive Officer for the UNSW Faculty of Medicine Cancer Theme and SPHERE Cancer Clinical Academic Group to take up a new opportunity. On behalf of the Faculty of Medicine and the SPHERE Cancer Clinical Academic Group, we would like to thank Tanya for the significant contributions she has made to both organisations, as well as to the broader community, during her time in this role. We wish her all the very best for the future.
If you have any enquires about the Cancer Theme or CAG, please contact Rebekah Puls, EO, Infectious disease, Immunity and Inflammation or Michelle Murray, Research Project Officer.
GRANTS
NHMRC Targeted call for research into end of life care
The intended aims of the EOLC TCR are to identify best practice approaches to end of life care that are meaningful for patients, families and carers and coordinated within, and sustainable for, the health system.
Deadline: 28 October 2020
Cancer Research Institute Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program
The CRI Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) Grants is open to qualified scientists who are working to explore clinically relevant questions aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full research proposal by 15 February 2020.
Deadline: 1 November 2020
MRFF 2020 International Clinical Trials Collaborations
Applications to this MRFF Clinical Trial Activity Initiative - 2020 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity must propose a clinical trial in Australia, in collaboration with international counterparts.
Deadline: 11 November 2020
MRFF Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2020 Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need
Applications to this grant opportunity must propose a single clinical trial that addresses a gap in current research and/or knowledge in rare cancers, rare diseases and areas of unmet medical need.
Deadline: 11 November 2020
MRFF Medicinal Cannabis Clinical Trials Grant
The objective of this MRFF Emerging Priorities and Consumer Driven Research grant is to support clinical trials that examine the effects of medicinal cannabis for the management of pain, symptoms and side-effects of cancer and cancer treatment in cancer patients.
Deadline: 11 November 2020
AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES
Cancer Australia report: COVID-19 Recovery
Cancer Australia has released a new report to promote optimal cancer care during the recovery phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 Recovery: Implications for cancer care outlines the nature and impact of changes to healthcare practices during the pandemic and identifies strategies to retain, enhance, and embed high-value changes into practice.
SPHERE KT Strategic Platform
The SPHERE Knowledge Translation Strategic Platform has been launched, under the leadership of A/Prof Ann Dadich and Prof Katherine Boydell. SPHERE - In The Know includes theoretical insights, resources and links to Artists-in-Residence who can create messages to bring research alive and increase the dissemination of findings.
UNSW Research Resources Handbook
UNSW Medicine has released a handbook detailing all available research facilities and related services.
Oncology podcast: making telehealth human
This episode of the Oncology Podcast features Ursula Sansom-Daly and Natalie Bradford discussing the latest research, their personal experiences and motivations for using telehealth in their practices, and what clinicians can do to make delivering care using telehealth more human.
SEMINARS AND EVENTS
TAS - AGTA Live Liquid Biopsy & Genomics: The Power and Passion
This pop-up event will explore early detection, methylated ctDNA, integration of ctDNA based liquid biopsy into clinical trials and precision oncology, along with circulating tumour cell analysis.
When: 15 October 2020
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Improving the Skills and Knowledge of Allied Health Professionals in Care for Cancer Patients and Survivors
The Translational Cancer Research Network (TCRN) presents a webinar for allied health professionals who are interested in improving their skills and knowledge in care for cancer patients and survivors. This workshop will promote best practice in a shared care model of service delivery, developing a referral network for hospital-based doctors and primary care physicians.
When: 21 October 2020
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Active Learning Module - Cancer Shared Care
Join us for an interactive virtual Active Learning Module in Cancer Shared Care hosted by the Translational Cancer Research Network (TCRN) and the Centre for Oncology Research and Education (CONCERT). Held over two Saturday afternoons, the workshop intends to improve the skill of participants in the long term care of survivors of breast and colorectal cancer in general practice.
When: 31 October and 7 November 2020
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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 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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