 |  | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE Lightening the burden of cancer with strong leadership |
Imagine if 20 senior cancer clinician researchers stepped outside their organisational roles to work strategically across multiple institutions to identify and tackle the big issues. Could they galvanise efforts across disciplines? Would that make a difference?
This is the reality of the VCCC distributed leadership model and I believe it to be a unique strength of the alliance. With consumers at the heart, it gives structure for us to work across traditional boundaries to focus on the complete cancer pathway.
The distributed leadership team readily take on challenges in addition to... | | |
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 | Distributed Leadership Summit The VCCC alliance is making a substantial investment to speed up the pace of the implementation of research evidence into practice in order to improve outcomes for Victorians affected by cancer. A decade ago, it was reported that it took an average of 17 years to bring implementation research to the clinic. Now, in a world changed by COVID, this lag seems a mighty long time. | | |
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 | Consumer engagement toolkit hits big numbers Since launching in late 2019, the VCCC consumer engagement web-based toolkit has become a popular resource with a total of 10,000 views to-date. The toolkit assists people to understand and implement consumer engagement processes and practice within their own organisations.
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne introduced remuneration for clinical governance committees based on a model demonstrated in the toolkit. | | |
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 | What happens when the oncologist gets cancer? "There's no doubt I'm more attuned". In a very special episode of The Oncology Podcast this week, VCCC alliance Executive Director, Grant McArthur shared his personal story about cancer in a candid interview with Professor Eva Segelov. |
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 | Celebrating world-class, data-driven research program This month marks three years since Victoria started developing a world-class data-driven research program as part of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health (Centre for Health Policy), the University of Melbourne Centre for Cancer Research (UMCCR), the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Three years into this endeavour, significant progress has been made. |
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17 MAY | My Five-Minute Thesis: Master of Cancer Sciences Student Showcase Victoria's first Master of Cancer Sciences graduates will present their work in rapid-fire presentations providing a comprehensive, multidisciplinary focus on cancer research and clinical care. Book now › |
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19 MAY | Associate Professor Peter Simpson: Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) of the breast – it's more heterogeneous than we think
VCCC Grand Round Breast Cancer Book now › |
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24 MAY | International Clinical Trials Day 2021: Immunotherapy trials bringing hope for people with rare cancers To mark International Clinical Trials Day 2021, join us to hear from an outstanding collaborative clinical trial team as they gear up to expand their successful program. Book now › |
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26 MAY | Breast Cancer Education Series: Oligometastatic breast cancer treatment VCCC Research and Education Lead, Dr Belinda Yeo, will lead May’s evening masterclass focussing on treatment options in oligometastatic breast cancer (OMBC). Book now › |
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7 JUN | Sex disparities matter in cancer development and therapy with Dr Sue Hapt
Hear a Senior Research Fellow from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre present on the fundamental biological sex differences that are vital to cancer development, patient treatment responses and outcomes. Monday Lunch Livestream Book now › |
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Education and Training | |
 | VCCC Program Assistant Nurse-led Research, part-time We are excited to be offering a program assistant role for a person with health sector experience with a strong interest in nursing and cancer research and who has good people skills and enjoys relationship building. |
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 | New oral cancer learning hub In an average week, more than 16 Victorians will be diagnosed with oral cancer. But early detection can save lives, and oral health professionals have a vital role to play. Dental Health Services Victoria has recently launched an online resource for Victorian oral health professionals to assist in the early diagnosis of oral cancer. |
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 | Joining the dots between research and patient impact An educational program is connecting honours students with patients to understand the importance of career-long relationships between researchers, their research, and those who are set to benefit from it. |
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For your diary | |
International Clinical Trials Day To celebrate International Clinical Trials Day 2021, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is hosting a panel discussion on ‘Trial Participant Engagement and Diversity’ with the following panellists: Christine Forrest-Evans – Clinical Trial Participant
Emma Priest – Trial Coordinator
Dr Tuong Phan – Anaesthetist Consultant and one of the PIs and researchers on the CALDER project at the University of Melbourne
Michelle Gallaher – CEO of Opyl Ltd
The panel discussion will be chaired by A/Prof Tam Nguyen (Deputy Director of Research).
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm
Where: Pre-register to receive Zoom link by emailing research.directorate@svha.org.au prior to the event. |
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Clinical Trials 2021: National Tribute and Award Ceremony Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA), together with event partners, will mark the biggest date on the clinical trials calendar, International Clinical Trials Day on Thursday 20 May 2021. Honour the remarkable Australians who advance our health system by designing, conducting, or participating in ground-breaking clinical trials, and promote the importance of clinical trials and the expertise and complexity of the work involved. Alongside the ACTA Trial of the Year Award, there will be the ACTA STInG Excellence in Trial Statistics Award and the ACTA Consumer Involvement Award. The ceremony will include announcement of winners and presentations from keynote speakers and will be followed by a networking event, providing an opportunity for interaction between some of Australia's leaders in the clinical trial sector. Professor Anne Kelso AO, NHMRC CEO will present. |
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National Symposium on Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes The Maddie's Vision Centre of Research Excellence in Bone Marrow Biology will host the Second National Symposium on Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 May 2021. Don't miss this virtual three-day event for clinicians, researchers and consumers. |
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5th Victorian Cancer Survivorship Research Forum Join the virtual 5th Victorian Cancer Survivorship Research Forum 2021 thanks to the Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre with Victorian Cancer Agency.
This free forum is an opportunity for Victorian-based healthcare professionals, researchers and organisations to learn about the excellent work that is underway by interstate experts and fellow Victorians working in cancer survivorship.
This webinar will feature presentations from the following experts: - Distinguished Professor Patsy Yates AM – VCA grant reviewer
- A/Prof Helena Frawley – VCA Mid-Career Research Fellowship (Non-Biomedical Stream)
- Dr. Amy Bennett – VCA Early Career Research Fellowship (Non-Biomedical Stream)
The forum is open to anyone interested or involved in cancer survivorship research so if you’re a researcher, clinician, student, consumer, policymaker or other health professional, please register.
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
How to participate: Pre-register for Zoom link |
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April Snapshot | |
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