Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
@petermaccc.bsky.social
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre – or Peter Mac – is a globally-connected leader in cancer treatment, care, research and education. Now in its 75th year of providing specialist cancer care for the Australian community.
We’re proud to share that 62 Peter Mac researchers have been named among 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, according to the Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:29 AM
We’re proud to share that 62 Peter Mac researchers have been named among 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, according to the Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025.
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Congrats to Prof Jayesh Desai and Prof Belinda Parker (@belindaparker.bsky.social), newly elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health & Medical Sciences. More: www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/professors-jayesh-desai-and-belinda-parker-elected-as-fellows-of-aahms
October 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Congrats to Prof Jayesh Desai and Prof Belinda Parker (@belindaparker.bsky.social), newly elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health & Medical Sciences. More: www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/professors-jayesh-desai-and-belinda-parker-elected-as-fellows-of-aahms
Researcher Amelia Hyatt, from the Peter Mac Centre for Health Services Research in Cancer, led an international study that examines why some countries are on track to eliminate #cervicalcancer — & why many are not.
🔗https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00310-9/fulltext
🔗https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00310-9/fulltext
October 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Researcher Amelia Hyatt, from the Peter Mac Centre for Health Services Research in Cancer, led an international study that examines why some countries are on track to eliminate #cervicalcancer — & why many are not.
🔗https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00310-9/fulltext
🔗https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(25)00310-9/fulltext
Proud moment! Peter Mac is a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
For our youth cancer transition program with @RCHMelbourne & partners.
And our volunteer archivists who brought 75 years of history to life.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
For our youth cancer transition program with @RCHMelbourne & partners.
And our volunteer archivists who brought 75 years of history to life.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
October 23, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Proud moment! Peter Mac is a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
For our youth cancer transition program with @RCHMelbourne & partners.
And our volunteer archivists who brought 75 years of history to life.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
For our youth cancer transition program with @RCHMelbourne & partners.
And our volunteer archivists who brought 75 years of history to life.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
𝗰𝘁𝗗𝗡𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
New research led by Peter Mac’s Professor Jeanne Tie in @naturemedicine.bsky.social.
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New research led by Peter Mac’s Professor Jeanne Tie in @naturemedicine.bsky.social.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
𝗰𝘁𝗗𝗡𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
New research led by Peter Mac’s Professor Jeanne Tie in @naturemedicine.bsky.social.
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New research led by Peter Mac’s Professor Jeanne Tie in @naturemedicine.bsky.social.
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Why does breastfeeding lower breast cancer risk?
A new Nature study led by Prof @loisher.bsky.social shows it creates long-lived CD8⁺ T cells in breast tissue – immune “guards” that help stop cancers forming, including triple-negative.
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A new Nature study led by Prof @loisher.bsky.social shows it creates long-lived CD8⁺ T cells in breast tissue – immune “guards” that help stop cancers forming, including triple-negative.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Why does breastfeeding lower breast cancer risk?
A new Nature study led by Prof @loisher.bsky.social shows it creates long-lived CD8⁺ T cells in breast tissue – immune “guards” that help stop cancers forming, including triple-negative.
🔗 www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
A new Nature study led by Prof @loisher.bsky.social shows it creates long-lived CD8⁺ T cells in breast tissue – immune “guards” that help stop cancers forming, including triple-negative.
🔗 www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
Peter Mac’s Dr Wanda Cui has been awarded an MRFF grant to lead the first study tracking how immunotherapy + chemo may affect #fertility, #ovarian health & early menopause in young women with triple-negative #breastcancer.
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October 1, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Peter Mac’s Dr Wanda Cui has been awarded an MRFF grant to lead the first study tracking how immunotherapy + chemo may affect #fertility, #ovarian health & early menopause in young women with triple-negative #breastcancer.
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🔗 www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
Join us at the Peter Mac Breast Cancer Medical Oncology Education Day for updates from #StGallen, #ASCO & #ESMO2025, featuring international keynote Prof @hoperugo.bsky.social, parallel nursing & multidisciplinary sessions, plus leading experts and networking.
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September 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Join us at the Peter Mac Breast Cancer Medical Oncology Education Day for updates from #StGallen, #ASCO & #ESMO2025, featuring international keynote Prof @hoperugo.bsky.social, parallel nursing & multidisciplinary sessions, plus leading experts and networking.
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Last week, Peter Mac experts joined world leaders in surgery, oncology & allied health at the Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association
Annual Scientific Congress in Brisbane — sharing the latest in treating oesophageal & stomach cancers.
#UpperGI #CancerResearch
Annual Scientific Congress in Brisbane — sharing the latest in treating oesophageal & stomach cancers.
#UpperGI #CancerResearch
September 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Last week, Peter Mac experts joined world leaders in surgery, oncology & allied health at the Australian & Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric & Oesophageal Surgery Association
Annual Scientific Congress in Brisbane — sharing the latest in treating oesophageal & stomach cancers.
#UpperGI #CancerResearch
Annual Scientific Congress in Brisbane — sharing the latest in treating oesophageal & stomach cancers.
#UpperGI #CancerResearch
Yesterday we celebrated an incredible 4,145 years of service at Peter Mac!
We all came together for a special high tea at the Windsor Hotel to honour our recipients, with special mention of Cathy Webb (45 years), Rosanna Piccolo (40 years), and Jim Hagekyriakou (35 years).
We all came together for a special high tea at the Windsor Hotel to honour our recipients, with special mention of Cathy Webb (45 years), Rosanna Piccolo (40 years), and Jim Hagekyriakou (35 years).
September 19, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Yesterday we celebrated an incredible 4,145 years of service at Peter Mac!
We all came together for a special high tea at the Windsor Hotel to honour our recipients, with special mention of Cathy Webb (45 years), Rosanna Piccolo (40 years), and Jim Hagekyriakou (35 years).
We all came together for a special high tea at the Windsor Hotel to honour our recipients, with special mention of Cathy Webb (45 years), Rosanna Piccolo (40 years), and Jim Hagekyriakou (35 years).
Proud moment: Peter Mac has been designated an @iaeaorg.bsky.social “Rays of Hope” Anchor Centre. Over next 4 years we'll host workshops, training & observerships aiming to strengthen the #radiationmedicine workforce across the Asia–Pacific.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
September 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Proud moment: Peter Mac has been designated an @iaeaorg.bsky.social “Rays of Hope” Anchor Centre. Over next 4 years we'll host workshops, training & observerships aiming to strengthen the #radiationmedicine workforce across the Asia–Pacific.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
Join us at Peter Mac for a 2-day deep dive into CAR T-cell Therapy: protocols, side effect management & multidisciplinary care.
Clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, AHPs — don't miss out!
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/car-t-syne...
Clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, AHPs — don't miss out!
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/car-t-syne...
September 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Join us at Peter Mac for a 2-day deep dive into CAR T-cell Therapy: protocols, side effect management & multidisciplinary care.
Clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, AHPs — don't miss out!
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/car-t-syne...
Clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, AHPs — don't miss out!
Tickets: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/car-t-syne...
Peter Mac has been rated the 14th best cancer hospital in the world in Newsweek’s 'World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026' rankings. Peter Mac was the only Australian hospital to rank in the world’s top 100 for oncology. Read more here - t.co/1uH5alMo0G
September 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Peter Mac has been rated the 14th best cancer hospital in the world in Newsweek’s 'World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026' rankings. Peter Mac was the only Australian hospital to rank in the world’s top 100 for oncology. Read more here - t.co/1uH5alMo0G
@cccolab.bsky.social is helping Peter Mac's Professor Mark Dawson lead research to dramatically reduce the time children spend in isolation after a life-saving stem cell transplant thanks to a gene that acts like a turbo switch for the body’s infection-fighting cells. Read more - bit.ly/482DiRs
September 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
@cccolab.bsky.social is helping Peter Mac's Professor Mark Dawson lead research to dramatically reduce the time children spend in isolation after a life-saving stem cell transplant thanks to a gene that acts like a turbo switch for the body’s infection-fighting cells. Read more - bit.ly/482DiRs
A clinical trial assessing a less invasive way to diagnose early #prostatecancer has just recruited its 660th, and final, patient. Read more about the PRIMARY2 trial: www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/milestone-for-landmark-trial-of-less-invasive-prostate-cancer-diagnosis
Milestone for landmark trial of less invasive prostate cancer diagnosis - Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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September 3, 2025 at 5:52 AM
A clinical trial assessing a less invasive way to diagnose early #prostatecancer has just recruited its 660th, and final, patient. Read more about the PRIMARY2 trial: www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/milestone-for-landmark-trial-of-less-invasive-prostate-cancer-diagnosis
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 - bit.ly/3JBAjW8
August 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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 - bit.ly/3JBAjW8
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 - bit.ly/4oU3rrI
August 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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 - bit.ly/4oU3rrI
Delighted to welcome Minister Danny Pearson & BioNTech’s David Sparling to Peter Mac for the launch of the new Clinical Trial Oncology Platform.
Together with Austin, Alfred & Monash Health, we’re expanding access to next-gen cancer treatments.
youtu.be/6E0DW9-fP7Q
Together with Austin, Alfred & Monash Health, we’re expanding access to next-gen cancer treatments.
youtu.be/6E0DW9-fP7Q
CTOP. - Improving Clinical Trial Access For Cancer Patients
YouTube video by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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August 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Delighted to welcome Minister Danny Pearson & BioNTech’s David Sparling to Peter Mac for the launch of the new Clinical Trial Oncology Platform.
Together with Austin, Alfred & Monash Health, we’re expanding access to next-gen cancer treatments.
youtu.be/6E0DW9-fP7Q
Together with Austin, Alfred & Monash Health, we’re expanding access to next-gen cancer treatments.
youtu.be/6E0DW9-fP7Q
Join Peter Mac’s Research Student Open Day to meet supervisors, chat with students & explore projects.
📅 27 Aug, 4:30pm
📍 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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📅 27 Aug, 4:30pm
📍 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/peter-mac-...
August 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/peter-mac-...
📅 27 Aug, 4:30pm
📍 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
👉 Register now: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/peter-mac-...
$4.8M in #MRFF funding powers new genomic research at Peter Mac by A/Profs Laura Forrest, @karabritt.bsky.social and Prof Paul James.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
July 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
$4.8M in #MRFF funding powers new genomic research at Peter Mac by A/Profs Laura Forrest, @karabritt.bsky.social and Prof Paul James.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
Peter Mac and Monash Uni scientists, @benjaminkroeger.bsky.social and Professor Kieran Harvey, have filmed for the first time how proteins in the Hippo pathway bind to DNA — a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for mesothelioma & other hard-to-treat cancers.
Peter Mac researchers capture DNA-binding proteins on film for the first time
YouTube video by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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July 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Peter Mac and Monash Uni scientists, @benjaminkroeger.bsky.social and Professor Kieran Harvey, have filmed for the first time how proteins in the Hippo pathway bind to DNA — a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for mesothelioma & other hard-to-treat cancers.
🚨 Announcing our 2025 Discovery Partner Fellows!
With donor support, these clinician-researchers will lead bold projects to improve cancer care – from lung cancer resistance to pain relief and digital symptom tracking.
🔗 www.petermac.org/about-us/new... #CancerResearch #PeterMac
With donor support, these clinician-researchers will lead bold projects to improve cancer care – from lung cancer resistance to pain relief and digital symptom tracking.
🔗 www.petermac.org/about-us/new... #CancerResearch #PeterMac
July 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM
🚨 Announcing our 2025 Discovery Partner Fellows!
With donor support, these clinician-researchers will lead bold projects to improve cancer care – from lung cancer resistance to pain relief and digital symptom tracking.
🔗 www.petermac.org/about-us/new... #CancerResearch #PeterMac
With donor support, these clinician-researchers will lead bold projects to improve cancer care – from lung cancer resistance to pain relief and digital symptom tracking.
🔗 www.petermac.org/about-us/new... #CancerResearch #PeterMac
In the news today: Peter Mac scientists have developed “Precision Guided Munition” CAR T-cells – smart immune cells that target solid tumours directly.
In lab models, they wiped out breast, colon & ovarian tumours with cure rates near 100%!
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
In lab models, they wiped out breast, colon & ovarian tumours with cure rates near 100%!
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
July 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
In the news today: Peter Mac scientists have developed “Precision Guided Munition” CAR T-cells – smart immune cells that target solid tumours directly.
In lab models, they wiped out breast, colon & ovarian tumours with cure rates near 100%!
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
In lab models, they wiped out breast, colon & ovarian tumours with cure rates near 100%!
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
Peter Mac’s Dr Maria Ftanou joined Radio National to explore why we often struggle to talk about cancer — and why it’s so important that we do.
She shares insights from her work as a clinical psychologist and researcher.
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
She shares insights from her work as a clinical psychologist and researcher.
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
June 25, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Peter Mac’s Dr Maria Ftanou joined Radio National to explore why we often struggle to talk about cancer — and why it’s so important that we do.
She shares insights from her work as a clinical psychologist and researcher.
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
She shares insights from her work as a clinical psychologist and researcher.
🎧 Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Peter Mac’s Professor @mafdawson.bsky.social has won the 2025 @ash.hematology.org William Dameshek Prize – the first Australian to receive this top honour for his world-leading work in epigenetics.
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June 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Peter Mac’s Professor @mafdawson.bsky.social has won the 2025 @ash.hematology.org William Dameshek Prize – the first Australian to receive this top honour for his world-leading work in epigenetics.
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...
More: www.petermac.org/about-us/new...