Jane Hobson led the Research Grants Management Team at Cancer Council NSW.
In this role, she facilitates $10 million funding a year for cancer research. In order to decide which research the organisation funds, Jane and her team ensure both the scientific merit of a project and its potential impact on the community. A panel of cancer survivors and carers help make sure that Cancer Council NSW funds research that is of the most benefit to the cancer community while meeting the highest scientific standards.
Seeing how a piece of work has produced real-world outcomes for people affected by cancer is one of the things Jane enjoys most about her job.
Professor Jacob George is the latest recipient of the Sally Crossing AM Award.
At the 2019 annual Cancer Research Awards Night, we had the pleasure of announcing the inaugural Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Research. The award recognises an outcome achieved by a cancer researcher previously funded by Cancer Council, with strong consumer involvement, which has improved the lives of those affected by […]
