|
 |
|  | Much to look forward to in March
We are looking forward this month to a showcase event on March 31 for our Data Connect program, which will be attended by the Minister for Health, The Hon Mary-Anne Thomas MP. We are delighted to welcome Minister Thomas back after she launched Data Connect in 2023. In this edition of Alliance, you can read about how data from this project has been used to inform the Victorian Integrated Cancer Services’ (VICS) Optimal Care Summits.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
VCCC Alliance and VICS partner to solve variations in cancer care
Victorian healthcare cancer databases linked through a VCCC Alliance-enabled project are providing key data to identify unwarranted variations in cancer care across the state.
|
|
|
|
SKILLED interns boosting clinical trial capacity in Victoria
The first intake of 2025 SKILLED Clinical Trial Interns has completed their orientation and started placements in clinical trial units, contributing to the capacity of Victoria’s clinical trial workforce.
|
|
|
|
Leadership masterclass for consumers starts development phase
The Cancer Consumer-led Research Partnership has held the first in a series of co-design workshops to develop a leadership masterclass for those with a lived experience of cancer.
|
|
|
|
Expectations of women, both internal and external, impact careers
Women carry internalised personal and cultural expectations that may conflict with their career ambitions, hindering the number of women in top leadership roles, an International Women’s Day online webinar has heard.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Centre for Cancer Education |
|
|
Australian Cancer Plan and its implementation from a regional perspective
CATEGORY: WEBINAR
DURATION: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
The Regional Cancer Forum series aims to address the needs of Australia's regional and rural cancer workforce by facilitating reciprocal learning between metropolitan and regional cancer colleagues. This inaugural session features leading experts exploring the impact that the Australian Cancer Plan will have on regional and rural communities. |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
International Women's Day 2025 - Respect in Research
CATEGORY: WEBINAR
DURATION: 1 HOUR
A stellar panel of high impact women from the health and medical research sector, including cancer clinicians and researchers, join the discussion and share their experiences, good and bad, and examples of decisive steps forward to stamp out sex and gender harassment. |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Monday 17 March, 1.00–2.00pm
MLL: Liquid radiation to treat prostate cancer
Prof Arun Azad will outline multiple strategies currently being investigated to optimise the efficacy of radionuclide therapy. This will include a detailed overview of the first randomised clinical trial to show efficacy of Lutetium-PSMA in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Register |
|
| | | | Monday 24 March, 1.00–2.00pm
MLL: Recommendations for optimising co-design
This webinar will cover lessons learnt from current oncology co-design literature which have informed a series of recommendations relating to codesign methodology, participant recruitment and evaluation of co-design initiatives. Register |
|
| | | | | | Monday 31 March, 9.30–11.30am
Showcasing linked data for cancer research
Discover how Data Connect is linking general practice data to Victorian cancer registry and hospital administrative datasets, and used this to examine diagnostic pathways, contributors to cancer diagnostic delay, and effects on cancer outcomes.Register |
|
| | Monday 31 March, 1.00–2.00pm
MLL: Improving the diagnosis of Lynch syndrome
Dr Romy Walker will discuss research on the effectiveness of a tumour-focused testing approach, which reclassified >85% of suspected Lynch syndrome cases into clinically actionable subtypes. Register |
|
| | Wednesday 2 April, 1.00–2.00pm | Hybrid–Breast Cancer Grand Round HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
Our first Breast Grand Round of the year features Prof John Crown, Consultant Medical Oncologist at St Vincent’s Medical Group in Dublin, Ireland and Professor of Medicine in University College Dublin. Register |
|
| | | | Monday 7 April, 1.00–2.00pm
MLL: Access Lung Foundation's free support services
Discover Lung Foundation Australia's support services that are making a difference. From patient telehealth programs to psychological support, learn about the resources available to people living with lung cancer and their carers. Register |
|
| | Monday 23 May, All Day
Lung Cancer Screening Symposium
Join us for this symposium designed to prepare health professionals, consumer advocates, and policymakers for the launch of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program in July 2025. Register |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
VCCC Alliance Opportunities |
|
|
Application closes Monday 14 April, 5.00pm
2025 Picchi Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research
The VCCC Alliance is proud to partner once again with the Picchi Brothers Foundation to inspire and encourage PhD students who are undertaking cancer-related research training with a VCCC Alliance member/associate member organisation, and have confirmed candidature at an affiliated university. Up to three $10,000 prizes recognising outstanding cancer research will be awarded. Apply now |
|
|
Sector Events & Opportunities |
|
|
Working towards a good end of life in oncology Victoria Psycho-Oncology Network Meeting, Monday 17 March 2025
Register to attend › |
|
|
2024-25 Premier's Awards for Health and Medical Research Applications close 5.00pm Friday 21 March 2025. Learn more and apply › |
|
|
2025 Jeannie Ferris Award: Call for nominations Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 11 April 2025. Learn more and apply › |
|
|
5th Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) Preceptorship 2025 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 13–14 June 2025. Registrations open › |
|
|
|
Click here to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and be first to hear about upcoming events and opportunities. |
|
|
 |
|
