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Clinical Haematologist Associate Professor Max Wolf setting up for a telehealth consultation with a patient.
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Telehealth Awareness Month

October 26, 2020
There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for increased uptake of telehealth appointments. Over the 12 months to 30 June 2020, telehealth consultations at Peter Mac rose by an astronomical 481% to 9,311 appointments. October has been designated Telehealth Awareness Month...
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Profs Seymour and Roberts receive Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence

October 20, 2020
Professors John Seymour and Andrew Roberts are joint recipients of the 2020 Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence, recognising their Melbourne-led development of a blood cancer drug now used around the world.
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Welcoming Professor Riccardo Dolcetti

October 19, 2020
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Riccardo Dolcetti as Head of Clinical and Translational Immunotherapy, a joint appointment of Peter Mac, The University of Melbourne and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
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International Infection Prevention Week 2020

October 19, 2020
This week is International Infection Prevention Week - a chance for us to put a spotlight on the vital work being done by our Infection Prevention team every day to prevent and control healthcare associated infections, including COVID-19.
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Prof Dawson receives Jian Zhou Medal 

October 15, 2020
Peter Mac’s Professor Sarah-Jane Dawson has jointly received the prestigious Jian Zhou Medal from the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS).
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Talking Blood Cancer on ABC Nightlife

October 14, 2020
Peter Mac's Professor Andrew Roberts, Clinical haematologist and Metcalf Chair of Leukaemia Research joined ABC's Nightlife to talk about blood cancer
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National Carers Week 2020

October 12, 2020
Carers play an important role in our communities and our health and social support systems. They invest time, energy and support in providing health-related care to family or friends, usually in an unpaid capacity.
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Benefits of venetoclax endure years after blood cancer clinical trial

September 29, 2020
A study which tracked the long-term outcomes of blood cancer patients involved in the MURANO clinical trial has shown enduring gains in both progression-free and overall survival.
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2021 Peter Mac Foundation Cancer Research PhD Scholarship

September 23, 2020
Call for applications for the 2021 Rosie Lew Peter Mac Foundation Postgraduate Award for a PhD in cancer research at Peter Mac in 2021.
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Clinical trial points to more potent lung cancer treatment

September 22, 2020
A Peter Mac-led international clinical trial has shown a new drug can dramatically improve outcomes for patients with advanced lung cancer, and supports its use as a first-line treatment.
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