News: SAiGENCI

SAiGENCI researchers given a funding boost

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Researchers from the South Australian immunoGENomics Cancer Institute (SAiGENCI), based at the University of Adelaide, have been awarded funding to further their work in prostate and pancreatic cancers.

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Fellowship for fundamental epigenetic research

Dr Qi Zhang

A University of Adelaide researcher investigating the essential processes of cells with the aim of opening up new opportunities for cancer treatment has received a national award.

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Epigenetic leader becomes University’s first Viertel Fellow

Luke Isbel

University of Adelaide molecular epigenetic expert Dr Luke Isbel has been awarded a 2024 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation Senior Medical Research Fellowship.

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“I’m still alive because of it”: Cancer survivor’s research request

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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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Cancer researcher’s leading new role at SAiGENCI

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A world-leading researcher is bringing their cutting-edge cancer expertise and search for better treatments to South Australia.

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SAiGENCI recruit recognised with prestigious award

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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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ENZAMET shows promise as prostate cancer treatment

ENZAMET shows promise as prostate cancer treatment

A new drug combination for men with advanced prostate cancer has shown sustained increase in survival rates.

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Top talent to boost cancer research

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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).

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Placenta research puts spotlight on early weeks of human pregnancy

Professor Jose Polo

A University of Adelaide-led research project will deliver important new knowledge in the first weeks of human development to help reduce infertility and pregnancy complications.

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Project investigates new approach to combat prostate cancer

Dr Zeyad Nassar

A research team led by the University of Adelaide will investigate how prostate cancer cells survive and reappear after drug treatment.

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