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#BackingBrilliant cancer research by providing Australia’s best scientists with cutting-edge technology and equipment. #ACRF #TeamACRF
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ACRF's 2024 Grant Awards. A record $20M awarded to:.$10M @PeterMacCC world-first total-body PET/CT .$5M @KidsCancerInst tackling childhood cancer.$2M @AlfredHealth @MonashUni personalising immunotherapy.$3M @PeterMacCC cracking the immuno code.
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Are you a woman working in cancer research?. Have your say in the 'Empowering Women in Cancer Research' survey. Results (anonymous) will help create a program to support women to advance their careers in the field. It takes just 10 minutes to complete -
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On Saturday 17 August 2024, Emily auctioned off 3-minute pieces of her remaining time to the public to raise awareness for cancer research. A raw, intimate and fleeting reminder that time is the most valuable thing we have. #cancerresearch #rarecancer.
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RT @CTSR_USyd: Eureka Prizes finalist in Interdisciplinary Science. 18,000+ melanoma cases yearly in Aus, the ACRF Melanoma and Imaging Cen….
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What if you could see, hear and feel the minutes of your life slipping away? Join us at @Carriageworks on Saturday 17th August, as a woman with a terminal diagnosis auctions 3-minute pieces of her remaining time to raise awareness for cancer research
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There's only 24 hours left before EOFY. As a tribute to Marisha, we would love to make this Tax Appeal a record-breaker for ACRF. Please,, send a lifesaving gift by 30th June and 100% of your donation will go towards #backingbrilliant #cancerresearch 👉
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For this year's Tax appeal, ACRF is honoured to be sharing Marisha's story - a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Donate by 30 June to ACRF and 100% of your gift will go toward backing brilliant cancer research. #cancerresearch #donate #taxappeal
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ACRF is honoured to have teamed up with these inspiring brothers. Since February, Stefan and Lachlan have dedicated every day to raising vital funds for lifesaving cancer research. Support the Lambros run across Australia:
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They're two brothers embarking on a momentous 100-day challenge, running across the country for cancer research. The Lambro brothers putting their bodies on the line to raise vital funds while also having a bit of fun. @Gus_Macdonald_ #9News
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The study utilises a state-of-the-art radiation machine to studying the complex interaction that exists between radiation therapy and a patient's immune system response, to support the development of a new and powerful combination therapy.
Peter Mac researcher Dr Benjamin Blyth is studying how radiation therapy can trigger an immune response in the body the way a vaccine does. His is supported by @Cancer_Research who have invested $1.8 million for new cutting-edge technology. Watch more 👇
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The Lambros have smashed their fundraising goal, raising over $100,000 to support lifesaving cancer research. With only 36 days remaining before they cross the finish line, they are still on a mission to raise as much as they can. Donate in support today:
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RT @SkyNewsAust: Melbourne researchers are probing how radiation can trigger an immune response, similar to a vaccine to help fight cancer.….
skynews.com.au
Melbourne researchers are probing how radiation can trigger an immune response, similar to a vaccine to help fight cancer. The Australian-first program aims to develop new radiation-based treatments...
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Watch this exclusive Sky News clip to learn about the ACRF Radiation Immuno-Oncology Program, a cutting-edge cancer research program based at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Victoria. #backingbrilliant #cancerresearch.
Melbourne researchers are probing how radiation can trigger an immune response, similar to a vaccine to help fight cancer.
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On the 11th of February, The Lambros Army will be walking / running for 100 DAYS across Australia with the goal to raise $100,000 for groundbreaking cancer research. Donate today & help them reach their goal: . #cancerresearch #lambrosarmy #ACRF
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For TODAY ONLY, donations are DOUBLED. That means double the impact. $20 becomes $40, $60 becomes $120. An exciting day that can make an enormous difference in the lives of those diagnosed with cancer. DONATE: #cancerresearch #nonprofit #donate
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An exciting update on ACRF's 2018 Major Grant recipient. This week the innovative Vectra 3D whole body scanner has been installed in Port Macquarie, one of the state’s melanoma hot spots. Read the full article here: #cancerresearch #melanoma.
nationaltribune.com.au
The Mid North Coast is the first regional centre in NSW to have its own 3D melanoma imaging and diagnostics machine as part of an initiative to build
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This Thursday 14th December, you’ll have a unique opportunity to make DOUBLE THE IMPACT when you donate to ACRF. You can give back what cancer takes from people like Sophia. So please save the date and get ready to make a difference. #cancerresearch #nonprofit #donate #charity
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Sophia was just a baby when she was diagnosed with cancer. Sophia endured months of brutal chemotherapy causing her to have screaming night terrors and overwhelming nausea. Give a life-saving gift this festive season by donating today: #cancerresearch.
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Donate today and support life-saving, pioneering cancer research.
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We are proud to be part of this important piece from @Philanthropy Australia. Featuring the exceptional Professor Ian Frazer and our CEO Kerry Strydom as they talk about the importance of philanthropic funding: #cancerresearch #HPVvaccine #cervicalcancer.
philanthropy.org.au
One of Australia’s leading medical researchers, Professor Ian Frazer AC, who co-invented the cervical cancer vaccine, has joined with Philanthropy Australia to call for the nation to double charita...
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Today is Giving Tuesday!. Join us in supporting those in our community affected by cancer by GIVING to ACRF. Donate today and play a part in enabling life-saving cancer research to find new ways to prevent, detect and treat ALL types of cancer. Donate:
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We are delighted that we can put innovative technologies in the hands of these bright and ambitious researchers. #CancerResearch #backingbrilliant.
The @Cancer_Research has awarded $2 million to QIMR Berghofer to establish the ACRF Centre for Optimised Cancer therapy. The centre will apply deep learning techniques on decades of research to inform individualised treatment options to give patients the best chance of a cure.
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