NSW Cancer Research Education Statewide Seminar Series returns for 2026
Sydney Cancer Partners, in collaboration with Maridulu Budyari Gumal (SPHERE) Cancer CAG and the NSW Regional Cancer Research Network, is proud to deliver the NSW Cancer Research Education State-wide Seminar Series 2026—a monthly program designed to support learning, collaboration, and innovation across the cancer research community.
The seminars will be held online from 12.30–1.30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month, providing an accessible, state-wide forum for clinicians, researchers, and allied health professionals.
Upcoming Seminar: Opportunities for Proteomics in Cancer Research
Tuesday 17 February 2026
12.30–1.30 pm | Online
This one-hour virtual seminar will explore mass spectrometry–based proteomics as a rapidly advancing frontier in cancer research. Attendees will gain insight into how proteomic data can enhance patient care through improved risk stratification, more informed treatment selection, and refined disease classification.
Led by experts in translational cancer proteomics, the session is designed to be accessible and relevant across disciplines, bridging research and clinical practice.
Speakers
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Dr Rebecca Poulos – Group Leader, Multi-Omics in Childhood Cancer, Children’s Medical Research Institute; Sydney Cancer Partners Translational Partners Fellow
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Dr Bhavna Padhye – Senior Staff Specialist and Paediatric Oncologist, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead; Sydney Cancer Partners Translational Partners Fellow
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Dr Liz Connolly – Medical Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Oncology Research Fellow, Children’s Medical Research Institute
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Dr Adel Aref – Lead, ProCan® Oncology, Children’s Medical Research Institute
Chair
Clinical Professor Rosemary Balleine – Clinical and Strategic Partnerships Lead, Sydney Cancer Partners
More information and registration details are available online.