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Dear Voornaam

VCCC Alliance is launching a major new initiative to upskill, connect and recognise current and emerging leaders in cancer.

Introducing the VCCC Alliance Leadership Academy

Join us at the official launch event to be held at Melbourne Zoo on Thursday 23 March. The launch will feature special guest speakers including The Honourable Jaala Pulford, former MP and Victoria’s first Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy and Dr Stephen Parnis,senior emergency physician at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital.

The event will be hosted by Dr Keely Bumsted O'Brien and Professor Mei Krishnasamy with opening remarks from Professor Grant McArthur.

Get the year off to a great start listening to these inspiring leaders while enjoying all that Melbourne Zoo has to offer and sharing a three-course meal with your friends and colleagues.

Want to get a taste of what the VCCC Alliance Leadership Academy has to offer? Check out our upcoming webinars…

Followership
Tuesday 21 February, 6.00–7.00pm
Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO will facilitate this unmissable session on the role and characteristics of followership that enables effective teams and leaders. Read more and register.

Effective Science Writing
Tuesday 21 March, 6.00–7.00pm
Facilitated by Dr Keely Bumsted O’Brien, this session will cover clear writing and visualisation of your research, with a focus on how to best communicate with audiences such as study group participants and funding bodies. Read more and register.