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ONJ Cancer Research Institute
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We are an independent research institute focused on translational research into more effective, tolerable and accessible cancer treatments for all.
Significant new results from ONJCRI’s Phase II rare cancer clinical trial on combination immunotherapy in dMMR/MSI-H non-colorectal cancers have been published in @jamaoncology.com.

➡️ Learn more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

#RareCancers #RareCancerTrial #ClinicalTrials #ONJCRI
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
ONJCRI researchers have found that differentiation grade does not change significantly following cancer spread, suggesting that studying the primary tumour alone will be sufficient to understand the metastasis in most cases.

➡️ Full paper: https://ow.ly/SK0T50XmUct

#ColorectalCancer #CancerResearch
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ONJCRI was delighted to host our third Science Meets Art exhibition, welcoming members of the community, patient advocates and our supporters.

A huge thank you to the North East Community Fund, the artists and the dedicated Committee who made this event come to life!

➡️ https://ow.ly/YGyK50XmSni
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
New trial sites have been activated for the advanced #cholangiocarcinoma BIL-PPP phase II study in VIC, NSW, QLD and SA, making it accessible to more Australians.

➡️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/xqo650XjsBM

The BIL-PPP trial is funded by the Wayne Elphinstone Memorial Fund, AstraZeneca and AGITG
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Catch ONJCRI’s Dr Pavitha Parathan and Dr @davidyiju.bsky.social on @drshanerrr.bsky.social’s RRR program, Einstein A Go-Go this morning 📻
Talking bowel cancer and novel cancer treatment delivery systems 🔬

#sciencemedia #cancerresearch
October 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
ONJCRI researchers have linked two nervous system components to bowel cancer growth, creating promising new avenues for treatment with existing approved migraine therapies.

The findings were published in The BMJ Oncology today.

➡️ https://ow.ly/PCFE50XfWVh

#BowelCancer #Neuropeptides #ONJCRI
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This National Carers Week, we celebrate the significant role of carers in the lives of people with cancer by sharing the powerful story of one of ONJCRI’s valued supporters.

➡️ Read Gary's story: https://ow.ly/JZQV50XaRtu
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ONJCRI researchers and collaborators at @unimelb.bsky.social and RMIT have developed a novel nanomedicine delivery system with highly ordered structures that enhance cargo delivery to their targets.

➡️ Read the paper: ow.ly/XmYX50X1j4I

#LipidNanoparticles #Nanomedicine #CancerResearch
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Today, we celebrate World Cancer Research Day, a recognition of the vital role of research in improving cancer outcomes and reducing the global cancer burden.

➡️ Learn more about our research: www.onjcri.org.au/ou...

#WorldCancerResearchDay
September 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Researchers at ONJCRI, the University of Washington and @wehi-research.bsky.social have created novel "designer proteins" that can both activate and block cell death as required under different conditions.

➡️ Read the Science Advances paper: ow.ly/5glk50WSRnT

#CellDeath #Apoptosis #ONJCRI
September 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Researchers at ONJCRI, @wehi-research.bsky.social and @petermaccc.bsky.social have discovered that a known protein complex can stop a common type of blood cancer in its tracks.

The findings were published in @natcomms.nature.com

➡️ Read more: ow.ly/Ca4S50WHVrA

#Lymphoma #CRISPR
August 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
📚 Congratulations to Dr Sarah Yeo, lead author of TRACKER Biobank's first peer-reviewed publication, which explores the challenges and future directions for lung cancer biobanking in Australia.

Read the review here: ow.ly/jlvA50Wze5Y

#LungCancerResearch #CancerResearch #Biobank #ONJCRI
August 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
🎗️ This World Head and Neck Cancer Day, we're highlighting ONJCRI's START-HN trial: a game-changing combination of precision radiotherapy and revolutionary immune monitoring techniques that can track how immune cells respond to treatment.

Read more here: ow.ly/el1V50WvBBy
July 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We are thrilled to share that the ACRF Centre for Precision Medicine has officially opened at ONJCRI.

Thank you to ACRF for making this new facility become a reality.

➡️ Read more about our new Centre: ow.ly/mcJl50WtK57

#ACRF #CancerResearch #PrecisionMedicine #ONJCRI
July 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
💡 Breakthrough in rare cancer care

Research led by Prof Eliza Hawkes shows that 3D imaging can revolutionise how we monitor treatment for primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), a rare but aggressive cancer.

Read the full study here: ow.ly/Nler50WqYMI
July 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🧠 This Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day, we highlight The Centre for Research Excellence in Brain Cancer's Biomarkers in Brain project.

"This valuable resource will allow us to push forward with research to find better treatments for GBM patients.”

➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/NFAm50Wqiel
July 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
🎯 Game-changer for lymphoma treatment

ONJCRI researchers have cracked the code on predicting which blood cancer patients will respond best to a powerful combo of radiotherapy and immunotherapy. In @bloodjournals.hematology.org

Read more on our website: ow.ly/CnZc50Wo6gw

#Cancer #Lymphoma
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Unlocking the immune system to eliminate breast cancer 🔬

Dr Chamikara Liyanage uses single-cell genomics to uncover how tumours evade detection. His breakthrough? A nutrient-immune pathway that may restore immune function in aging tissue.

🔗 ow.ly/BHhw50WiNa9
July 1, 2025 at 4:00 AM
After losing her sister Han to brain cancer, Molly is running the Surf Coast Century to raise funds for research at ONJCRI.

🏃‍♀️ “Every sunrise brings me closer to Han.”

👉 Let’s support Molly and make every step count: ow.ly/GlfS50Wff9I
June 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎗️ Rare Cancers Awareness Day 🌏

🧬 Dr Quentin Gouil utilises cutting-edge gene sequencing and bioinformatics to help our scientists obtain a rapid and comprehensive view of the inner workings of a tumour cell.

Learn more here: ow.ly/FiTK50WgvrZ

#RareCancers #Genomics #ONJCRI
June 26, 2025 at 6:38 AM
💛 Cancer research breakthroughs give patients the gift of more time.

🔬This EOFY, click here and learn about how The John Brumby Impact Fund supports bold cancer research at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute: ow.ly/HUhx50WcEna

#EOFY #Cancer #Research #ONJCRI #survivor
June 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
We are delighted to announce our new John Brumby Impact Fund (JBIF), providing competitive grants to ONJCRI researchers to support bold, patient-focused research with strong potential for clinical application.  

➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/c3Ac50W8N3u

#EffectiveTolerableAccessible
June 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
ONJCRI is proud to share its new Impact Strategy 2025–2029, a framework to drive innovative and patient-centred research that translates to cancer treatments sooner.

➡️ Learn more: ow.ly/2aLz50W7v2S

#EffectiveTolerableAccessible #CancerResearch #ONJCRI
June 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Congratulations to our Clinician-Scientist Professor Andrew Scott AM, who played a key role in drafting a resolution on medical imaging that was adopted by ‪@who.int‬ last week.

➡️ Read our article here: ow.ly/5vw050W4whW

#MedicalImaging #WorldHealthAssembly
June 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
📚 Congratulations to Dr Yi (David) Ju who received the Editorial Contribution Award and Author Service Award from ‪@springernature.com‬.

These awards are a recognition of Dr Ju's contributions as an Editor for the Journal of Materials Science.

#ONJCRI #ScientificJournal
June 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM