News: cancer research
“I’m still alive because of it”: Cancer survivor’s research request
An Adelaide mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37 has urged people to dig deep to support cancer research, saying she wouldn’t be here today if not for science and her young daughter.
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Fibre boost could combat ‘chemo brain’ drain
Using a supplement to increase fibre intake while undergoing chemotherapy can significantly reduce brain inflammation and associated health issues, according to new research by the University of Adelaide and SAHMRI.
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Cancer researcher’s leading new role at SAiGENCI
A world-leading researcher is bringing their cutting-edge cancer expertise and search for better treatments to South Australia.
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Engineering bacteria to detect cancer DNA
An international team of researchers from Adelaide and the United States has engineered bacteria capable of detecting mutated DNA released from colorectal cancer cells, opening the door to faster disease detection.
SAiGENCI recruit recognised with prestigious award
Internationally recognised cancer expert, Professor Brendan Jenkins, has received the International Cytokine and Interferon Society (ICIS) 2023 Distinguished Service Award. He will be presented with the award at the annual ICIS conference in Athens, Greece, in October this year.
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Top talent to boost cancer research
The search for a tailored treatment for cancerous tumours has been bolstered with the appointment of an internationally recognised expert to the South Australian Immunogenomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI).
