Peter Mac Research

Cancer-dedicated research workforce @PeterMacCC. Committed to better treatments, care and cures for cancer

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

We’re proud to celebrate Dr Aparna Rao, Dr Deborah Meyran and Associate Professor @SafeeraHussainy, who have been awarded the 2026 Lea Medals.

Read more: https://t.co/cCk2z2gwrb

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

New Peter Mac-led research is changing how we think about breast density.

Not only can it make it harder to interpret mammogram scans, there are signs that dense breasts promote more aggressive #cancer growth.

Read more: https://t.co/PAENxdtK2F

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

New research at Peter Mac led by A/Prof Annette Lim will investigate which patients are most likely to respond #immunotherapy for head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

This work is funded by the Passe and Williams Foundation.

Read more: https://t.co/k2yyR9MB60

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

Research led by Peter Mac has found a new way to strengthen cancer-fighting T-cells.

Led by Profs Phil Darcy & @paulbeavis4 (Peter Mac) and A/Prof Jason Waithman (UWA), the study shows boosting the protein Flt3L improves T-cell durability.

Read more: https://t.co/2NHqKGucKj

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

On 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, we’re proud to unveil a new exhibition celebrating the women driving life-changing #cancer discoveries - and the real impact their work has on patients’ lives.

#WomenInSTEM #IDWGS

[Peter Mac Research @PeterMacRes]

Peter Mac health economist Prof Gang Chen received $1.9M in MRFF funding for a project integrating patient-reported outcomes & preferences into cancer medicine funding decisions.
Focused on breast, melanoma & lung cancer, ALPACA aims to strengthen person-centred health tech.

[Peter Mac Research @PeterMacRes]

Haematology registrar @PeterMacCC @eddiecliff has co-authored an important publication reviewing 20 years of RCT for #myeloma. Read more here https://t.co/MsdWiX1FGS

[Peter Mac Research @PeterMacRes]

For #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, @CureCancerAu is highlighting Dr. Luis Lara Gonzalez.

His work, supported by Cure Cancer, is uncovering how HER2-positive breast cancers resist treatment—& driving more precise, personalised therapies.

More: https://t.co/68lO6esBBw

[Peter Mac Research @PeterMacRes]

A world-first clinical trial at Peter Mac has found that a simple nasal spray can significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 in cancer patients. Research published today showed the spray reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection by 40%. Read more here - https://t.co/TmCxhLLpE8

[Peter Mac Research @PeterMacRes]

A discovery by researchers at Peter Mac shows that blocking a protein called CDK11 can result in the rapid death of cancer cells - a finding that's described as potentially the 'Achilles' heel of conditions like acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) Read more - https://t.co/OsD9Qvq1Yg

[Peter Mac Research @PeterMacRes]

The 'Faces of Discovery' exhibition is showcasing some of the amazing researchers at Peter Mac to help celebrate National Science Week! The posters are on display in our Welcome Hall and on Level 7 at Peter Mac or you can go to our website to learn more - https://t.co/wQY72xU56Q

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

Join Peter Mac’s Research Student Open Day to meet supervisors, chat with students & explore projects.

📅 27 Aug, 4:30pm
📍 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
👉 Register now: https://t.co/rPD2nMUUKk

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

$4.8M in #MRFF funding powers new genomic research at Peter Mac by A/Profs @LEForrest, @DrKaraBritt and Prof Paul James.

More: https://t.co/TgSZb83ZOg

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

Peter Mac trial suggests a way to dramatically improve outcomes in patients with high-risk forms of large B-cell lymphoma.

💊 Standard chemo + new drug glofitamab
✅ 98% complete response
🔒 86% progression-free at ~2 years
📈 92% overall survival

MORE: https://t.co/ElAKltLLQv

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

Peter Mac’s Prof @MAF_Dawson has won the 2025 @ASH_hematology William Dameshek Prize – the first Australian to receive this top honour for his world-leading work in epigenetics.

More: https://t.co/OF6ESOAmbw

[Peter Mac Radiation Oncology @PeterMacRadOnc]

Ground-breaking, practice-changing research from Prof Danny Rischin & Prof Sandro Porceddu @PeterMacCC and brilliant team of 🌏investigators. 👏

Excellent results for patients with high-risk SCC of skin, presented at #ASCO25 @ASCO

Full results @NEJM ➡️ https://t.co/olCGEA9B6h

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

A record number of Peter Mac researchers presented at #ASCO25 — with global-impact trials, theranostics leadership, ctDNA breakthroughs & more. 🌍

“Our presence is getting bigger and more impactful each year.” – Prof Jayesh Desai.

Read more: https://t.co/zkVo3kffoU

[Peter Mac Cancer Centre @PeterMacCC]

An experimental therapy involving radioactive Terbium, and designed to seek out and kill prostate cancer cells wherever they are in the body, has shown very positive initial results in a first-in-human clinical trial at Peter Mac.

Read more: https://t.co/RmGKKQJ7IZ

[Michael Hofman @DrMHofman]

Don't miss the first-in-human VIOLET study being presented #ASCO25 @ASCO

Monday June 2 3:00 PM New Frontiers in Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen Radioligand Therapy
(awesome research being presented in this session - don't miss the other talks)

In press @TheLancetOncol @ButeauJames @AzadOncology
@PCF_Science @Isotopia_Global @pros_tic

[Peter Mac Research @PeterMacRes]

More practice changing research coming out of @PeterMacCC presented @ASCO2025. With a simultaneous publication in @NEJM 🙌
https://t.co/4qAvqGaIu4