Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
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Cancer care, choose hope #askchrisobrienlifehouse Ph 02 8514 0000 / 1300 852 500
Sydney, Australia
Joined May 2009
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐩 Congratulations to Associate Professor Dr Joe Dusseldorp on his appointment as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney.
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COBL head and neck surgeons Prof Jonathan Clark AM and Dr Tim Manzie are featured alongside patients John Mealings and Jen Mackay and HANCA CEO Nadia Rosin in this last night’s ABC report, bringing national attention to this critical gap in the health system. @IntegProsRecon
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Clinical Associate Professor Merran Findlay, COBL Dietetics Clinical Research Fellow and co-chair for the ENHANCE group within the Head and Neck Department, has been recognised as a Fellow of Dietitians Australia (FDA), the highest honour awarded by the organisation.
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“I have to find something good out of the situation, to try and give the patient hope.” A/Prof Cindy Mak This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re reminded that early detection saves lives, and that with care, research & hope, we can shape a brighter future for those facing cancer
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Last week, #SXSWSydney lit up the city with bold ideas in tech, health & business. Dr Emma Charters from Chris O’Brien Lifehouse joined the panel on MedTech breakthroughs, sharing the story behind Restorabite, a device helping head & neck cancer patients with trismus (lockjaw).
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Over the weekend, members of our Medical Oncology team took the global stage at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Berlin, sharing research that is helping reshape cancer care. Full post: https://t.co/kFxfKBLm7z
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𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐲𝐤𝐞𝐬 We are pleased to share that A/Prof James Wykes, has been promoted to Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney.
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It’s #WomensHealthWeek 💜 This year’s theme, “Say yes to you”, is a reminder to put your health first and make your wellbeing a priority. From reproductive health to mental wellbeing, let’s raise awareness, break stigma and empower women to feel confident in their health.
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We are honoured to announce the establishment of the Richard Scolyer Chair in Brain Cancer Research at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, in partnership with the @Sydney_Uni and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (@SydneyLHD). Read more:
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𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐎: 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 We are...
Words can’t express the heart of Professor Richard Scolyer. His melanoma research has saved thousands of lives and his personal fight against his own deadly brain cancer has inspired millions. Now, his legacy will live on through the Richard Scolyer Chair in Brain Cancer
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This week marks National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. The Arto Hardy Family Biomedical Innovation Hub, led by Prof Jeremy Crook, where multidisciplinary teams are pioneering innovation and new approaches to cancer care @Aus_ScienceWeek
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This morning on @TheTodayShow , Prof Richard Scolyer shared his plans to take part in this year’s @City2SurfSydney, running to raise awareness for brain cancer and champion the lifesaving work of Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Good luck, we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!
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Congratulations to Dr Sia Kim, Research Fellow at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, who has been awarded the 2025 John Collins Fellow Medal and Travel Grant at this year’s Breast Cancer Trials Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM). Congratulations Dr Kim on this outstanding achievement!
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Prof Richard Scolyer is taking part in the 2025 City2Surf to raise funds for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and support people affected by cancer. Good luck for the big day, we will be cheering you on all the way!
There are many brilliant specialist melanoma clinicians and researchers in Australia. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to catch up with two wonderful teams in Melbourne at Peter MacCallum Cancer Clinic and the Alfred Hospital. There are many outstanding people at these
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𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 $7.7 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐋 As highlighted in Forbes Australia and The Australian Financial Review. https://t.co/ZzVwLKGSXz
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🎊 We’re thrilled to welcome Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, Australia, as an IASIOS Enrolled Centre! @COBLH 🌏 Explore the full list of IASIOS centres across 27 countries: 👉 https://t.co/K439LxL6TV
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𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 & 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 July is Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month, with this month’s episode of our social’s series, ‘Ask Our Experts’, focusing on providing further understanding of this cancer. @IntegProsRecon
https://t.co/aHf73TIffV
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𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐈𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐬 Congratulations to Associate Professor Malinda Itchins on her appointment as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney.
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𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐎𝐂 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 2025: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 This NAIDOC Week, we celebrate 50 years of strength and culture, a milestone honouring the resilience and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 Last week, COBL was proud to host the 2025 @EndoskillsRPA Australia Pancreaticobiliary Meeting and Hands-On Workshop. Full post: https://t.co/RuQab6vZDu
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Our Knitting Club has had a strong uptake with students & staff knitting & crocheting scarves & beanies at lunchtimes, to be donated to the @COBLH Chris O'Brien Lifehouse which provides wonderful care and support for people undergoing cancer treatment.
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