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professor of paedatric heamatology/oncology research | #CSRG | #DunLab | husband, dad | seahorse, wildfire, cockatoo | lover of surf, guitar, family and friends

Newcastle, New South Wales
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Matt Dun, PhD
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Today Phoebe, George, Harriet and I shared Jojo’s last breath. Words cannot describe our pain. Josephine Laura Dun, forever four .29-04-2015 to 14-12-2019. #DIPG
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RT @NeuroOnc: Just launched: Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics!. A new open-access journal dedicated to advancing care & research for children and….
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RT @oncodaily: The First Therapeutic Step Forward for H3K27-Altered Diffuse Midline Glioma - Matt Dun.@MattDun17 @JazzPharma . https://t.co….
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RT @abcnews: The solution to Australia's productivity problem could be more investment in research and development, and a new tax on big bu….
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The solution to Australia's productivity problem could be more investment in research and development, and a new tax on big business might be one way to achieve that. 
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RT @ANZCHOG: We warmly invite parents and carers of children treated for #cancer to join us at the Parent and Family Evening at the #ANZCHO….
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Matt Dun, PhD
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Tomorrow I’m lining up for my 10th marathon start, aiming for my 8th finish, running for every child & family fighting #DIPG #DMG like mine once did.#GCM25 .Each step is for them. For #JosephineLauraDun. For research. @RUNDIPG .Please support if you can:
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RT @TabMclachlan: A recent highlight from our #CSRG team pictured below! Mika Persson presenting her PhD research at #SN02025 @NeuroOnc in….
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RT @ernest_moles: Very proud to be one of the recipients of the @chadtough 2025 New Investigator Grants🎉. Special thanks to collaborators @….
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Matt Dun, PhD
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Super proud of our #DunLab team and grateful to @ChadTough for funding our work. Too often in brain cancer we trial therapies without knowing if they reach the tumour. With PNOC022 and this support, we’ll use spatial PK and metabolomics to track drug delivery + target engagement.
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Game Changer Grant recipient:. Matt Dun, University of Newcastle . (co-funded by Magic for Maddie). @MattDun17
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RT @EANOassociation: 💪 Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics – the new #OpenAccess journal by EANO & SNO for #pediatric & AYA #NeuroOncology. 📝 Now ope….
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Matt Dun, PhD
3 months
Thanks @DefeatDIPG @ConnorDawesFdtn @cincychildrens @SNOncology + Tim Phoenix & team. Now: one more flight @Qantas till home with my big little loves. #MemoriesInMay #KsInMay #RUNDIPG #DunLab 4/4
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Huge thanks to pharma, funders, foundations & the selfless families who fight for more than memories. Your courage continue to inspire me, and more than once, moved me to tears. 3/4
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Honoured to rep #UON #HMRI & @RUNDIPG alongside my team. Privileged to speak on, new targets, drugs & combos with #CART, and proud of our #DunLab stars Mika, Ryan & Izac for their epic presentations. 2/4.
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Matt Dun, PhD
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After two incredible weeks in the U.S., I’m heading home grateful, inspired, and ready to continue the fight. From #PNOC investigators meeting to #CTDDIPG, #Cincinnati, and #SNOPeds2025, world-class science, deep collaborations, and unforgettable moments. #DIPG #DMG #DMGACT 1/4
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Honoured to rep #UON #HMRI & @RUNDIPG alongside brilliant colleagues. Privileged to speak on trials, targets, drugs & #CART, and proud of our #DunLab stars Mika, Ryan & Izac for their epic presentations. 2/4.
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RT @chadtough: ChadTough Defeat DIPG Research Conference Day 2! Another great day of collaboration. #ChadTough #DefeatDIPG #DIPGResearch….
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RT @ProfDavidZieg: You might even get a free koala 🐨.
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RT @ernest_moles: Very proud to be one of the recipients of the #Mark_Hughes_Foundation_Centre_for_Brain_Cancer_Research Innovation Grants.….
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RT @AACR: At yesterday's opening ceremony, we asked the cancer community to stand together to make their voices heard in support of innovat….
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RT @TabMclachlan: We are on the hunt for our next PhD student to join the #DunLab. This is a great opportunity to join our motivated and su….
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