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 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 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 Farewell Dr Tanya Ward 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. GRANTSNHMRC 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 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 RESOURCESCancer Australia report: COVID-19 Recovery SPHERE KT Strategic Platform UNSW Research Resources Handbook Oncology podcast: making telehealth human SEMINARS AND EVENTSTAS - 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. 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. 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. 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! |