Fulfilling the dreams of scientists in their quest to find the cure for cancer

The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) announced, in November 2011, the latest research grants totalling $9 million for three major projects:

  • St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne – $2 million
  • Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Melbourne – $2 million
  • Westmead Institute for Cancer Research, Sydney – $5 million

Funding breakthroughs that have the power to change the world

Absolute breakthroughs are rare in cancer research, but as a cancer research charity the ACRF is often at the forefront of innovative results because we encourage researchers to go for the big results:

The breakthrough vaccine to treat and prevent cervical cancer, discovered by Professor Ian Frazer, Australian of the Year, was kick-started in 1999 by a grant from the ACRF when other funding avenues had been exhausted. This vaccine is helping save the lives of thousands of young women around the globe.

Professor Philip Hogg announced work on an agent to prove whether chemotherapy drugs are actually working. The agent was synthesised at the NSW University ACRF Drug Development Laboratory, funded by the Foundation.

Professor Michael Parker at St Vincent’s Institute Melbourne and Professor Angel Lopez at Adelaide’s Hansen Institute discovered a second leukemia receptor that will lead to more effective treatments to leukemia, progressing the same team’s 2008 breakthrough.

More information regarding ACRF research grants.

If you have any questions regarding a bequest to the ACRF or if you would like to request an information kit, please contact Lee Christian on 1300 884 988 or lchristian@acrf.com.au.

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