Two new ACRF facilities in Melbourne will help fast-track discoveries Posted on May 16, 2013February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The Australian Cancer Research Foundation has opened two new world-class cancer research facilities in Melbourne; the new ACRF Rational Drug Discovery Centre at St Vincent’s Institute (SVI) and a new Cancer Imaging Facility at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research. These centres represent $4 million in Australian Cancer Research Foundation funding that would not have been made possible without the support of our amazing donors. The potential for ground breaking discoveries within these world-class facilities is extremely exciting. Each of them houses the latest in advanced drug screening and imaging technologies, promising to find new treatment targets and therapeutic options faster than ever before. Please find details about each cancer research facility below. Continue reading “Two new ACRF facilities in Melbourne will help fast-track discoveries”
Vale Professor Rob Sutherland Posted on October 10, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The ACRF was deeply saddened to learn of the passing this morning of one of the giants of cancer research in this country, Professor Rob Sutherland. The Board, staff and supporters of ACRF convey our deepest sympathies to Prof. Sutherland’s wife Cheryl and all members of their family. Prof. Sutherland was a very long-serving member (20 years), in a totally honorary capacity, of our scientific advisory committee and was awarded Life Membership of the ACRF in 2009 for exemplary service. At the time of his passing, he was Head of Research at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and also Director of the newly-created Kinghorn Cancer Centre in Sydney (which combines the Garvan and St Vincent’s Hospital). The Kinghorn Cancer Centre was officially opened by the Prime Minister in late August this year and only yesterday, ACRF was privileged to open the new ACRF-funded Molecular Genetics Facility within the centre. Professor Sutherland was one of a small number of visionaries behind the creation of this comprehensive cancer centre, and was undoubtedly well pleased that the initiative had become a reality during his lifetime. Professor Sutherland has been a leader in Australian cancer research, and the research sector is much the poorer his passing. Thank you Rob for your great service.
World-class Genetics Facility Now Open Posted on October 8, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Today her excellency Prof. Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW will officially open a world-class ACRF-funded facility at the Kinghorn Cancer Centre in Darlinghurst, NSW. In line with the ACRF’s mission to fund only the best research initiatives in Australia, the ACRF Molecular Genetics Facility houses next-generation sequencing technology that has the power to carry out internationally competitive research in cancer genetics. The facility was developed through a $5 million ACRF grant made in honour of the late Lady (Sonia) McMahon, life member and founding trustee of the ACRF. A plaque in Lady McMahon’s honour will be unveiled today at the official opening of the centre. “Without doubt, and over a long period of time, the Garvan’s researchers, led by Professor Rob Sutherland, have been up there with the best in the world and we know this new facility will further strengthen their work,” said ACRF Chairman Tom Dery. Continue reading “World-class Genetics Facility Now Open”
ACRF Molecular Genomics Facility opened by the Governor of NSW Posted on October 8, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Today Her Excellency Prof. Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of NSW will officially open a world-class ACRF-funded facility at the Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Sydney. The facility houses next-generation sequencing technology with the power to carry out internationally competitive research in cancer genetics. Continue reading “ACRF Molecular Genomics Facility opened by the Governor of NSW”
ACRF and the Kinghorn Cancer Centre opening Posted on August 28, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The ACRF is very excited to attend the opening of the world-class Kinghorn Cancer Centre in Darlinghurst, Sydney today. The comprehensive cancer facility is a joint project of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and St. Vincent’s Hospital, and it is modeled on revolutionary medical centres overseas which bring patients, clinicians and research scientists together under the one roof. The Kinghorn Cancer Centre will play a major role in the future of Australian cancer care. It’s multidisciplinary approach covers the entire cancer journey, working to reduce the impact of cancer in the community through research, while providing holistic patient care from diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and quality of life. The ACRF is proud to support this fantastic facility, having provided a significant $5 million towards its development. Continue reading “ACRF and the Kinghorn Cancer Centre opening”
2010 ACRF grant recipients Posted on December 12, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The 2010 ACRF grants – totalling $8.5 million – will fund two new cancer divisions, a scanner for imaging tumour development and state-of-the-art genomic technologies. Since 1987 the Foundation has provided 41 grants totalling almost $71 million to Australian cancer research institutes ($48 million of which has been awarded in the last six years). This year four grants have been awarded to four cutting edge research projects around the country. Continue reading “2010 ACRF grant recipients”
ACRF awards $5M cancer research grant for Kinghorn Cancer Centre and honours Lady (Sonia) McMahon Posted on November 22, 2010February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) will tonight award its equal largest ever research grant of $5 million towards the construction of The Kinghorn Cancer Centre, a joint facility of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. The ACRF grant honours the late Lady (Sonia) McMahon, life member and one of two joint founders of the Foundation (the other being the late Sir Peter Abeles). Continue reading “ACRF awards $5M cancer research grant for Kinghorn Cancer Centre and honours Lady (Sonia) McMahon”
