New facility at ANU takes major step in cancer fight Posted on April 9, 2006February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit A new state-of-the-art Biomolecular Resource Facility has opened at The Australian National University. The facility cements the leading role The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) plays in the race against cancer, providing access for a wide spectrum of researchers to advanced technology that is not usually available to individual research groups. The Australian Cancer Research Foundation Biomolecular Resource Facility (ACRF BRF), officially opened by ACT Health Minister Katy Gallagher, features $1.7 million worth of equipment purchased thanks to a $1.13 million grant from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation and funding from the University. Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Chubb said the ACRF BRF and the new equipment would provide greater opportunity for cross-fertilization of ideas and sharing of data between ANU researchers. “The research carried out at JCSMR is among the world’s best, and is making a significant contribution in the race against cancer,” Professor Chubb said. “The facility offers our researchers the first rate laboratory space they need to continue their first rate work. We’re grateful for the support of the ACRF that has enabled us to equip the facility with top-of-the-line equipment.” Continue reading “New facility at ANU takes major step in cancer fight”
ACRF gives $1.13 million to John Curtin School of Medical Research Posted on December 15, 2004February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The ACRF has directed a $1.13 million grant to the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University. ACRF Chief Executive David Brettell handed over the cheque during an official presentation at the Canberra Cancerians Cocktail Party at the Hyatt Hotel, Canberra on May 30. The cheque was accepted by Director Professor Judith Whitworth, and Head of Division of Molecular Bioscience, Professor Frances Shannon. The grant has been used to fund state-of-the-art equipment in the ACRF Biomolecular Research Facility at The John Curtin School of Medical Research. The equipment will provide immediate access to recent technological advances that will aid in addressing many unanswered questions in cancer biology. Continue reading “ACRF gives $1.13 million to John Curtin School of Medical Research”
