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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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General newsPatient & carer stories

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
General newsMedia releases

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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Research

Endometrial Cancer Study participants needed

January 20, 2020
EmQuest - Identifying factors which predict for health-related quality of life deficits and increased symptom burden in women who have been treated for endometrial cancer.
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General newsConferences & seminars

Speakers announced for GAP 2020

December 19, 2019
Dear Colleagues, Today we are excited to announce 16 speakers who will form part of the GAP 2020 conference program. With the final program to be announced in the New Year. Joining us from America and MD Anderson Cancer Centre: Patrick Hwu, MD Jeffrey E. Gershenwald, MD Kathleen M. Schmeler, MD...
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Professor Mark Dawson
Media releases

Scientists find way to target stem cells that drive aggressive blood cancer

December 12, 2019
Peter Mac scientists have found a way to target acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) at its source - a discovery that could yield a more effective treatment for this aggressive and often incurable blood cancer.
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Professor Sherene Loi
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Peter Mac researchers among the world’s most highly cited

December 12, 2019
Prof Sherene Loi, Prof Grant McArthur and Prof Ben Solomon have been included in the worldwide annual Web Of Science Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list.
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