eNewsletter - TCRN, CONCERT & Cancer CAG
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News, funding, event and opportunities from the combined networks of TCRN, CONCERT and the Cancer Clinical Academic Group.
Vision: Uniting cancer research into a globally-leading partnership to deliver continuing evidence-based practice in diagnosis, intervention, and support.
LATEST NEWS
Cancer researcher named as NSW Young Woman of the Year
Dr Samantha Wade from the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute and the University of Wollongong has been named as the 2021 NSW Young Woman of the Year. Dr Wade received the award for her research into pancreatic cancer, most notably the contribution to the invention of a device that can shrink pancreatic tumours.
Australian Academy of Science honours Prof Joseph Powell
Prof Joseph Powell (Garvan Institute of Medical Research) has been awarded the 2021 Ruth Stephens Gani Medal from the Australian Academy of Science for his pioneering work in cellular genomics. Prof Powell is among 24 researchers to be recognised with honorific awards by the Academy.
Facing unmet needs in patients with respiratory disease
New research has highlighted the need for improved access to palliative care in patients with non-cancer respiratory disease.
UNSW Sydney partnership with the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct reaches new heights
Update on the Randwick Health and Innovation Precinct construction.
SPHERE support for applications: MRFF 2020 Clinician Researchers initiative
If you're considering applying for the MRFF 2020 Clinician Researchers Initiative, SPHERE Executive Team member, Dr Adam Walczak, can help facilitate your connection with resources and colleagues across the SPHERE partnership and provide feedback on applications in development.
MRFF Deadline: 12 April 2021
TCRN PhD Candidate Profiles
GRANTS
White Coats Foundation: The Power of One Grant 2021 – Indigenous Health
Applications are open for these $5K grants for Indigenous Health Programs that are either:
- Research for curative medicine and preventive health programs; or
- Designed to support consumer and community awareness or engagement in clinical trials.
Deadline: 31 March 2021
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Open NHMRC and MRFF Funding Opportunities
- 2021 Investigator Grants Deadline: 31 March 2021
- 2020 Neurofibromatosis Research Deadline: 7 April 2021
- Partnership Project 2021 PRC1 Deadline: 7 April 2021
- MRFF Clinician Researchers Applied Research in Health Grant Deadline: 12 April 2021
- 2021 Synergy Grants Deadline: 21 April 2021
- 2021 Ideas Grants Deadline: 5 May 2021
AWARDS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES
Cancer nurses wanted
A team from UTS and SESLHD are recruiting cancer nurses for a project project that aims to develop and pilot a short online course and online skills-based workshop about genetics and genomics for cancer nurses.
The value proposition of investigator‐initiated clinical trials conducted by networks
ACTA in collaboration with the Australian Commission on Safety illustrate the key findings and recommendations from an evaluation conducted with a selected group of three well-established CTNs on the overall health and economic impact of IITs weighing benefits against clinical trial and network costs.
Health Studies Australian National Data Asset (HeSANDA) EOIs
ARDC seeks to establish an initial set of nodes to form the HeSANDA network. A HeSANDA node is expected to provide coverage of a number of organisations and must be able to provide access to clinical trials data.
EOI Deadline: 31 March 2021
MOGA Cancer Achievement Award
The Medical Oncology Group of Australia (MOGA) and Novartis Oncology Award recognises outstanding contributions made by scientists, clinicians and other health professionals to cancer research and control in Australia. The recipient of the award will receive an educational grant of $10K to support their chosen research activities.
Nomination deadline: 12 April 2021
Franklin mentorship
The Franklin Women Mentoring Program is a cross-organisational and structured 6-month program that combines informal mentoring sessions with formal sessions facilitated by experts in inclusive leadership.
Deadline: 21 April 2021
Writing for The Conversation for Research Engagement and Impact: Meet the Editor Q&A Session
SPHERE Implementation Science presents this session on how and why to write for The Conversation with Anna Evangeli, Deputy Editor (Health & Medicine). The session covers pitching ideas, writing for non-academic readership and a Q+A.
When: 21 April 2021
Practical Medical Genomics Course
UNSW Medicine Health are offering this 6 week online course aimed at providing medical practitioners with the specialised knowledge, skills and confidence required to successfully integrate genetics and genomics into their daily practice, including when to consult with clinical genetics and genomics services. The course will also provide resources that will allow medical practitioners to further-extend their knowledge of genetics and genomics following completion of the course, and to enhance skills relevant to future teaching and clinical research.
When: Starts 10 August 2021
SEMINARS AND EVENTS
NSW Health State Biobank Seminar Series
- 23 March 2021: My Research Results: An evidence-based process enabling research participants access to clinically actionable genetic information. Presenters: Mary-Anne Young and Dr Amanda Willis (Garvan Institute of Medical Research)
- 13 April 2021: Whole genome sequencing, rapid mutation detection and tracking COVID19. Presenter: Prof William Rawlinson (NSW Health Pathology,Randwick).
Age and Ageing CAG Frailty Webinar
The Age and Ageing CAG Frailty Webinar will feature experts in frailty medicine and research, led by Geriatric Syndromes Working Group Co-Chairs Dr Caleb Ferguson, A/Prof Louise Hickman and Dr Chris Middlemiss.
When: 24 March 2021
Where: Online
TCRN PhD Career Pathway Workshop: Life after a PhD!
The TCRN is hosting this workshop open to PhD students, TCRN members, and those studying a career in cancer research or within a clinical setting. You'll have the opportunity to meet and talk to leaders from academia, industry, government and policy and clinical research. These mentors will share their personal stories and how they have navigated from being a PhD student to their current positions.
When: 3 May 2021
Where: Online
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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