VICTORIAN COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTR

Thursday 7 September 2023

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Looking beyond the breakthroughs

The world of cancer research is always evolving, and the benefits of having an outlook beyond your discipline or tumour stream are huge. That’s what makes our research conference stand out.

When the event kicks off next week, 400 delegates will experience a wide-reaching two-day program, specifically designed to foster new collaborations, forge new connections and provide opportunities to mingle with other emerging and established leaders, innovators and changemakers in cancer.

If you can’t attend the whole conference, I’d highly recommend booking a spot in one of our four pre-conference workshops, covering AI in cancer, practical genomics, clinical trials protocols and consumer involvement.

Latest News

Exciting new investment in paediatric nursing from Children's Cancer Foundation

The Children's Cancer Foundation has partnered with the VCCC Alliance to offer scholarships and administrative support funding to the Nurse-Led Research Hub, through a new Paediatric Scholarship and Support Program.

LISTEN: New cancer forum promises to answer questions you can’t ask

On 13 September, the VCCC Alliance will host the Cancer Communities Forum, a no-holds-barred conversation about cancer. Executive Director of the VCCC Alliance, Prof Grant McArthur AO, joined 3AW's Neil Mitchell to discuss how the panel of experts plan to demystify new developments in cancer research and treatment.

Immunotherapy, pain and ovarian cancer researchers recognised in 2023 Picchi Awards

Research into immunotherapy, pain treatments and preventing ovarian cancer has earned three outstanding PhD students from across the VCCC Alliance a Picchi Award for Excellence in Cancer Research. The winners, who receive $10,000 each, will receive their awards and present their research at an official ceremony at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre on 25 September 2023.

Congratulations to our 2023 winners, Dr Aaron Wong in Clinical Science, Ms Amanda Chen for Basic Science and Ms Rachel Delahunty in Population Health.

Consultation for collaboration

Throughout 2023, the VCCC Alliance has been working to refresh its strategy and prepare to build a new business case as we continue our efforts to overcome cancer together.

Current Opportunities

Jo Leonard Memorial Scholarship

Melbourne Business School is offering a scholarship for a VCCC Alliance member, senior female leader working in cancer, to participate in their Senior Women in Leadership Program on 11-15 October. Closes 5.00pm, Monday 11 September 2023.

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EOI: Program Director, Patient-partnered Research

We're looking for a Program Director to lead the development of strategic priorities and funding options for Count Me In across Australia and New Zealand. Closes 5.00pm, Saturday 16 September 2023.

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Internship Program Coordinator

Are you our next Internship Program Coordinator? We're looking for an enthusiastic team player to work collaboratively with stakeholders on a range of educational and training activities for our SKILLED Internship Program, an exciting initiative that's strengthening the clinical trials workforce in Victoria. Closes 9.00am, Monday 25 September 2023.

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Melbourne MicroCert: Drug Commercialisation Fundamentals scholarships

The VCCC Alliance is offering scholarships for staff from VCCC Alliance member organisations, and the regional cancer workforce, to undertake a Melbourne MicroCert (online, short course through the University of Melbourne) in Drug Commercialisation Fundamentals. Closes 5.00pm, Monday 11 September 2023.

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Centre for Cancer Education

Registry-based Clinical Trials (Reg-CTs): A Training Program

CATEGORY: CLINICAL TRIALS | 3 HOURS | FREE

This course aims to increase our clinical trial workforce and enable clinical trial professionals to conduct more Reg-CTs which in turn increases access to clinical trials for patients.

Learning Objectives:

Defining Registry-based Clinical Trials and how they are run.
Exploring how Registry-based Clinical Trial bridge the gap by combining conventional trial methodology with a clinical registry to answer real world clinical questions.