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Save the Date | NSW Cancer Summit 2025 | 13 - 14 August, 2025

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 17 days ago
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The Cancer Institute NSW is thrilled to announce the inaugural Summit, which will be taking place over two days in 2025. When : Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 August, 2025 Where : ICC Sydney Further details to come. For early access to sponsorship packages please contact us via cinsw-events@health.nsw.gov.au For further information as it becomes available visit the NSW Cancer Summit webpage .
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Announcing our successful 2024 Research Starter Grants

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 27-06-2024
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The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2024 Research Starter Grants. These grants are designed to grow research capacity and capabilities within the Network’s footprint by supporting new and emerging researchers, including medical and health professionals, to undertake translational cancer research projects. The Research Starter Grants scheme, funded through a Translational Cancer Research Capacity Building Grant from the Cancer Institute NSW, seeks to support building new research capacity and growing research experience across northern NSW – in the areas included in the Central Coast, Hunter New England, ...
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Announcing our successful 2024 Clinician Research Fellowships

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 27-06-2024
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The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2024 Clinician Research Fellowships. These fellowships aim to build translational cancer research capacity and capability and will support clinical staff located at regional sites to undertake impactful research within their health services. The Clinician Research Fellowship scheme, funded through a Translational Cancer Research Capacity Building Grant from the Cancer Institute NSW, seeks to increase research capacity and capability across northern NSW – in the areas included in the Central Coast, Hunter New England, Mid-North Coast, and Northern NSW Local Health ...
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Dr Alex Flynn leads research to improve chemotherapy dosing

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 30-05-2024
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Dr Alex Flynn, Medical Oncologist and Clinical Trials Fellow at the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is leading research aimed at developing chemotherapy dosing methods. Her project entitled "Validation and feasibility of dry-blood spot testing for infusional 5-fluorouracil dosing," seeks to improve the efficacy of treatment while minimising toxicity for patients. Traditionally, chemotherapy dosing for 5-fluorouracil (5FU) has been calculated based on a patient's height and weight. However, emerging evidence suggests this may not be the best method to calculate treatment doses, as individuals can respond very differently to this treatment based on ...
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NSW Cancer Research Education State-wide Seminar Series | Early-onset bowel cancer – detection & treatment gains amid the biggest cancer killer in the under-50s Tuesday 18 June, 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Online Webinar

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 28-05-2024
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NSW Cancer Research Education State-wide Seminar Series | Early-onset bowel cancer – detection & treatment gains amid the biggest cancer killer in the under-50s Tuesday 18 June, 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Online Webinar The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network, in collaboration with the Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE) Cancer CAG and Sydney Cancer Partners host the 2024 NSW Cancer Research Education State-wide Seminar Series. These online seminars are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Session Information A diagnosis of colorectal cancer is always life-changing but it is particularly devastating in the under-50s. This seminar ...
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Dr. Sunil Rai's research to improve breast cancer care in rural NSW

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 22-03-2024
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Dr Sunil Rai is a Medical Oncologist based at North West Cancer Centre in Tamworth Hospital. With a passion for enhancing the wellbeing and experience of his patients, Dr Rai's research and involvement in clinical trials are gaining recognition. Recently awarded a Clinician Research Fellowship from the NSW Regional Cancer Research Network, Dr Rai is spearheading a project entitled, “Assessing the feasibility and clinical and patient-reported impacts of the use of ctDNA testing in adjuvant breast cancer: A rural pilot study.” The project's primary objective is to evaluate the practicality, cost-effectiveness and patient experiences associated with Circulating ...
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NSW Cancer Research Education Statewide Seminar Series | Liquid Biopsy in Cancer | 16 April

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 21-03-2024
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Liquid Biopsy in Cancer Tuesday 1 6 April , 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Online Webinar The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network , in collaboration with the Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE) Cancer CAG and Sydney Cancer Partners host the 2024 NSW Cancer Research Education State-wide Seminar Series. These online seminars are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Session Information Liquid biopsies of blood, urine, or other body fluid such as ascites are gaining interest in cancer diagnostics and treatment. Liquid biopsies are used to identify ...
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NSW Cancer Research Symposium on Data Linkage - Register your Interest

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 13-03-2024
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NSW Cancer Research Symposium on Data Linkage 8.30am - 5.30pm | Thursday 4 July | Central Coast Clinical School & Research Institute| Level 10/77a Holden St, Gosford T he 'NSW Cancer Research Symposium on Data Linkage’ will explore health and population data linkage in cancer research and help NSW cancer researchers and health professionals increase their knowledge in the health record linkage process. The program is designed to assist researchers to gain a better understanding of the data sources available for cancer research, how to access this data, and ways to integrate it into their work. The Symposium will include project presentations ...
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Dr Christine O’Neill: Empowering thyroid cancer patients

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 08-02-2024
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Dr Christine O'Neill, head of general surgery at Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital and VMO General and Endocrine Surgeon specialising in treating thyroid cancer, is committed to enhancing patient autonomy and optimising psychosocial care outcomes for thyroid cancer patients. In Australia, thyroid cancer ranks as the ninth most common cancer, with approximately 4000 new diagnoses every year. The issue of 'overdiagnosis’ – where the cancer found would be unlikely to have produced symptoms or led to serious outcomes if undiscovered - is also significant. Frequently, thyroid cancer is detected incidentally in patients who are having scans for unrelated reasons, ...
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NOW OPEN: Clinician Research Fellowship Scheme (Round 2)

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 01-02-2024
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The purpose of the NSW Regional Cancer Research Network's Clinician Research Fellowship scheme is to build translational cancer research by increasing research capacity and capability across the geographical area covered by the Central Coast , Hunter New England , Mid-North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health District boundaries. This scheme is aimed at supporting regional clinical staff to undertake translational cancer research within their own institution and to contribute to the wider goals of the Network. Funding Support Available The Clinician Research Fellowship award is a maximum of $100,000 ...
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NOW OPEN: 'Research Starter Grants' scheme

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 01-02-2024
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The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network’s Research Starter Grants are designed to grow research capacity and capabilities within the Network’s footprint by supporting new and emerging researchers , including medical and health professionals, to undertake translational cancer research projects. Is this scheme for you? 'Emerging researchers' (including health and medical professionals who have recently commenced their research careers) who are working in the geographical area covered by the Central Coast , Hunter New England , Mid-North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health Districts are ...
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Enhancing abdominal surgical outcomes for cancer patients through prehabilitation in a community setting

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 13-12-2023
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Dr Jennifer Mackney, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Perioperative medicine), respiratory scientist and honorary lecturer at the University of Newcastle, is based at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle, New South Wales. Dr Mackney is the lead for prehabilitation services in the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and is part of a clinical team that has advocated for and developed the exercise testing service to identify risk and facilitate optimisation for people preparing for major, high-risk surgeries in hospital. Dr Mackney's research and clinical work has demonstrated that ‘prehabilitation’ – improving a patient’s function capability ...
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Announcing our 'Research Starter Grants' - Applications opening 1 February 2024

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 12-12-2023
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The NSW Regional Cancer Network will soon be calling for Applications for Research Starter Grants | Applications opening 1 February 2024 Important Notice: This scheme does not open for applications until February 2024 therefore scheme documents are subject to minor change up to 31 January 2024 . Any modifications will be communicated through our online platform prior to the scheme opening date. Overview The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network will be opening the Research Starter Grants scheme in February ...
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Professor Hubert Hondermarck: Pioneering cancer neuroscientist

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 11-12-2023
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Professor Hubert Hondermarck’ s research is positioned at the frontier between oncology and neuroscience, exploring the neural regulation of cancer. For the last two decades, Professor Hondermarck’s research has increased our understanding of the complex relationship between the nervous system and tumour development and survival. "It's an emerging area in research called Cancer Neuroscience” Professor Hondermarck explains “Our laboratory is contributing to this. It means looking at the role of the nerves and nervous system in the initiation and progression of cancer. This is something which has been underestimated up until now." By using cutting-edge ...
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Enhancing cancer care through patient-centric approaches

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 01-11-2023
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Alison Hofman highly values patient-reported measures (PRMs) for enhancing psychosocial support for patients with cancer. With over two decades experience in oncology, emergency, and intensive care nursing, and as a dedicated Cancer Care Coordinator at Tamworth Hospital, Alison recognises the challenges and opportunities facing the implementation of PRMs in regional and remote areas. This has been further highlighted for Alison while undertaking her master's in advanced nursing. It’s this knowledge and practice gap that inspired Alison to seek new and innovative methods to utilise PRMs, aiming to improve healthcare professionals' insight into patient experiences ...
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Improving quality and utilisation of breast cancer care in regional NSW: Professor Joerg Lehmann's mission to improve radiotherapy

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 24-10-2023
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Professor Joerg Lehmann and his team are working towards a more precise and harm-limiting method of radiation delivery for breast cancer patients. ‘Radiotherapy is an effective treatment for breast cancer both in the early stages and in palliation for locally advanced disease’ says Professor Lehmann, a Principal Medical Physics Specialist at Calvary Mater Newcastle and Conjoint Professor at the University of Newcastle , ‘However, while radiation plays a crucial role in treating breast cancer, research indicates that incidental exposure to the heart and lungs during treatment may lead to potential long-term risk’. Professor Lehmann is the ...
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Work with Us! Seeking EOIs – Senior Research Partner (0.4FTE)

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 23-10-2023
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The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) is seeking Expressions of Interest for a Senior Research Partner (0.4FTE). This professional staff role will be central to building and maintaining a strong clinical cancer research program in collaboration with our Network Members located within the areas covered by our Network Footprint . The Senior Research Partner will work closely with the NSWRCRN Chief Investigator, Network Team, and large network of stakeholders to assist in the development of major and minor translational and clinical cancer research projects and research capacity building initiatives to ensure the Network’s research impact. ...
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NSW Regional Cancer Research Network Announces Successful 2023 Clinician Research Fellowships

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 07-08-2023
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The NSW Regional Cancer Research Networkis pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2023 Clinician Research Fellowships. These fellowships aim to build translational cancer research capacity and capability, and will support clinical staff located at regional sites to undertake impactful research within their health services. The Clinician Research Fellowship scheme, funded through a Translational Cancer Research Capacity Building Grant from the Cancer Institute NSW, seeks to increase research capacity and capability across northern NSW – in the areas included in the Central Coast, Hunter New England, Mid-North Coast, and Northern NSW Local Health ...
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NSW Regional Cancer Research Network Announces Successful Funding to Support Cancer Research

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 07-08-2023
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The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network is delighted to announce the successful recipients of the 2023 Shovel Ready' Translational Research Projects. These projects will make a significant contribution to improving cancer care across northern NSW - in the Central Coast, Hunter New England, Mid-North Coast, and Northern NSW Local Health District regions. These grants provide up to $50,000 per year for up to three years for projects in development or ready for testing in the real-world setting. The selected projects align with the Network's aim to: Improve cancer outcomes in NSW regional communities, with a particular focus on achieving ...
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NOW CLOSED - EOIs – Senior Research Partners (2 positions)

By NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) posted 18-04-2023
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SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - SENIOR RESEARCH PARTNERs (2 POSITIONS) The NSW Regional Cancer Research Network (NSWRCRN) is seeking Expressions of Interest for two (2) Senior Research Partners. These professional staff roles will be central to building and maintaining a strong clinical cancer research program in collaboration with our Network Members. The Senior Research Partners will work closely with the NSWRCRN Chief Investigator, Network Team, and large network of stakeholders to assist in the development of major and minor translational and clinical cancer research projects and research capacity building initiatives to ensure the ...
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