Research Type: Extramural

A synthetic retinoid (a compound derived from vitamin A) has been found to acts powerfully against Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) cells.

This study will compare current standard PCV treatment to oral temozolomide chemotherapy combined with with radiation, for effectiveness with fewer side effects.

This multinational randomised trial is the first randomised study of aspirin for cancer survival and could result in a change of practice across the world.

Professor Xu Dong Zhang

Professor Xu Dong Zhang found the loss of a certain protein could cause melanoma to spread. When the team restored this protein back to normal levels, melanoma growth was stopped.

Professor Bettina Meiser is leading a world-first study on the impacts of testing women for common, low-risk genetic variants that can lead to breast cancer.

A research team led by Associate Professor Scott Byrne has discovered a vital mechanism that shows how cells in the immune system are hijacked by UV exposure.

This research aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the estimated one million people living with and beyond cancer, as cancer survival rates continue to increase.

Two research teams are making inroads into multiple myeloma treatment with the potential for both managing the symptoms of the disease and in halting tumour progress.

A novel approach to shutting down the energy supply in cancer cells has led to highly promising treatments that are already undergoing successful trials in people with solid cancer tumours.

Dr Jeremy Henson and his team have discovered a new way to test for aggressive cancers. The test could aid in early diagnosis and help with devising the best treatment for each patient.