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World-first experimental cancer treatment paves way for clinical trial 

An experimental treatment for an aggressive and lethal brain cancer has been published in Nature Medicine, paving the way for a clinical trial to be conducted by researchers at The Brain Cancer Centre. 

BrainAdminFebruary 27, 2025

News Researchers

Congratulations! 2025 Grant Recipients

We’re excited to announce our 2025 grant recipients. The Brain Cancer Centre is committed to funding highly impactful, innovative collaborative research programs and clinical trials. We’re strategically focussed on supporting research investments to bring us closer to our vision: that one day no lives are lost to brain cancer.

BrainAdminJanuary 21, 2025

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Laurie’s Love breathes life into brain cancer research

Laurence Pavone was just 41 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive, inoperable brain tumour. Despite the devastating news, Laurence and his wife Julie turned heartbreak into hope. They founded Laurie’s Love, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research, raising over $800,000 to support vital research.

BrainAdminJanuary 9, 2025

Research

Another exciting new paper published

Researchers at WEHI have identified a promising new two-in-one treatment that not only targets and destroys an aggressive form of brain cancer, but also helps the immune system develop a lasting defence against it.

The Brain Cancer CentreOctober 31, 2024

Research

Immunotherapy research breakthrough

The Brain Cancer CentreSeptember 3, 2024

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Co-Heads Research Strategy appointed

Professor Misty Jenkins AO, WEHI and Dr Jim Whittle Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre & WEHI will hold joint appointments as The Brain Cancer Centre’s new Head, Research Strategy.

The Brain Cancer CentreJune 14, 2024