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Information about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 10, 2020
Dear Patient, Peter Mac is working closely with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services to keep safe and protect our patients and their families & carers, visitors and health care workers from COVID-19. Our hospital remains open and fully functional with the appropriate safeguards...
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Targeting RNA towards zero childhood cancers

March 3, 2020
A team of Peter Mac researchers, led by A/Prof Paul Ekert, have been awarded a Cancer Council Victoria Venture Grant to look into a potential new approach to treating childhood cancers.
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Carlton FC visits patients at Peter Mac

February 24, 2020
Peter Mac patients were thrilled to receive a visit from Carlton footy players over the weekend.
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CCV grant recipients (from left) Dr Lorey Smith, Prof Rick Pearson, Dr Na Li, Dr Paul Beavis, Dr Florian Wiede
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Funding to support research into new approaches for cancer treatment

February 24, 2020
Five Peter Mac scientists have been awarded funding from Cancer Council Victoria to undertake research into new causes and treatments for cancer.
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Volunteers wanted for Peter Mac's Men's Shed

February 17, 2020
Peter Mac is excited to be launching our Parkville Men’s Shed very soon; a collaboration with the Melbourne Men’s Shed at Federation Square.
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KEYNOTE-048 trial co-lead Prof Danny Rischin
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ASCO highlights Peter Mac-led research as a major advance in progress against cancer

February 6, 2020
The American Society for Clinical Oncology has included the findings of a trial co-led by Peter Mac investigators into a new treatment approach for head and neck cancers in its annual review of major advances against cancer.
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VCA Fellowship recipients (from left): Dr Omer Gilan, Dr Dineika Chandrananda, Dr Elaine Sanij, Dr Stephen Wong
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VCA Fellowships support emerging cancer research leaders

February 4, 2020
Six Victorian Cancer Agency Research Fellowships have been awarded to Peter Mac early- and mid-career scientists, supporting research into key areas including the development of predictive biomarkers for therapy response and resistance, new cancer treatments and the integration of exercise into cancer care.
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Professor Mark Dawson
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Australia-first winner of global haematology award

February 3, 2020
Peter Mac’s Prof Mark Dawson has been named the 2020 recipient of the McCulloch & Till Award from the International Society for Experimental Haematology – the first time an Australian has received the honour.
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Stories from Peter Mac [Book]

February 3, 2020
Beautifully written by our patients, carers and staff, this book will take you on dozens of incredible journeys.
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Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt at Peter Mac on Tuesday, 28 January 2020
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On-shore commercial manufacture and wider subsidy for CAR T Cell therapy

January 28, 2020
Peter Mac welcomes today’s announcements that will enable Australia’s first on-shore commercial manufacture of CAR T-Cell therapy, and lead to wider subsidised access to this treatment.
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