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14 Jun 2023
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round | Webinar | 12.30–1.30pm | 14 Jun 2023

VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round with Dr Cameron Snell

The use of digital algorithms in the management of breast cancer

Breast cancer classification relies on immunohistochemical assays for ER, PR, HER2, and ki-67, which are evaluated with semi-quantitative scoring by pathologists. However, this process can be subject to inter-observer variability. Dr…
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16 Jun 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
  • University of Melbourne
Online Workshop | 9.00am–4.30pm | 16 Jun 2023

VCCC Alliance Clinical Leadership Workshop

Ever wondered what the most effective behaviours were for managing a successful team?

Join Jason Micallef and Leah Sertori who will present the evidence and best practices for team working in clinical settings.
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16 Jun 2023
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Precision Oncology Forum | Webinar | 2.45–4.00PM | 16 Jun 2023

VCCC Alliance Precision Oncology Forum: The genomics of late-stage metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer remains a lethal disease. The diversity in responses to therapy poses a significant challenge for treating clinicians. Hear from Dr Anna Trigos who is uncovering the genomic make-up of these cancers to understand their heterogeneity, and assist with th…
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19 - 22 Jun 2023
  • Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group
All Day | 19 Jun 2023

TROG 35th Annual Scientific Meeting

The TROG Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in person at the Hilton Adelaide, 19-22 June 2023. This year's theme, Accelerating Forward, demonstrates the need for us to have a vision to keep moving forward in cancer research and work together to explore emerging and innovative topics in radi…
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19 Jun 2023
  • Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group
8.30am–5.00pm | 19 Jun 2023

Clinical Research Education Workshop (CREW)

This year's Clinical Research Education Workshop will be held at the Hilton Adelaide, SA. Professional Trainer Eleanor Allan, from Caledonian Clinical Training, will lead the day. The Clinical Research Education Workshop (CREW) provides a forum for professional development for clinical trial co…
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20 Jun 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
Leadership Academy Series | Webinar | 6.00–7.00PM | 20 Jun 2023

Leadership Academy Series: Cancer care for people from migrant and refugee communities

Undeserved communities face many additional roadblocks when it comes to getting the cancer care and treatment they need. Ms Siri Gunawardana and Dr Joyce Jiang discuss what they are, and the steps we can take to change that.

This VCCC Alliance Leadership Academy series of webinars aims to introduce…
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22 Jun 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
Hybrid (in person and online live stream) | 5.30–8.00PM | 22 Jun 2023

2023 Tony Burgess Medal Address

The Tony Burgess Medallist will deliver a plenary address on the eve of the Postdoctoral Symposium.
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22 Jun 2023
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Webinar | 3.30–4.30PM | 22 Jun 2023

Clearing the path: breaking down roadblocks for early career researchers and clinicians in investigator-initiated trials

What does it take to have a successful investigator-initiated trial? In this session, Dr Kortnye Smith and Dr Stephen Luen will tackle the most common roadblocks for early career researchers and clinicians when developing investigator-initiated trials, including early phase clinical trials.
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23 Jun 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
Symposium | Hybrid | All day | 23 Jun 2023

6th VCCC Alliance Postdoctoral Symposium: Advances in Cancer Research

This one-day in-person and virtual Symposium will showcase the latest developments in basic, translational, and clinical cancer research.
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28 Jun 2023
  • Garvan Institute
VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round | Webinar | 12.30–1.30pm | 28 Jun 2023

VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round with Associate Professor Thomas Cox

Deconstructing Solid Tumour Heterogeneity: The Matrix Perspective

Work from Associate Professor Thomas Cox's lab has demonstrated that matrix and matrix remodelling can both promote and restrict tumour progression. Join us for an enlightening session with Associate Professor Cox as he explores…
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06 Jul 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
  • University of Melbourne
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Nurse-Led Research Hub | In-person Workshop | 9.30am—4.30pm | 06 Jul 2023

Developing skills for nurse-led practice change

Learn how to determine knowledge gaps, clarify research questions and implement clinical practice change.

Nurses who work with people with cancer and who have an interest in building their clinical and research skills are invited to attend this workshop. This workshop will help participants to deve…
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07 Jul 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
Hybrid (in person and online live stream) | 9.00am–4.30pm | 07 Jul 2023

Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancers: For Primary Healthcare Practitioners

Join a panel of experts led by Professor David Wiesenfeld for a one-day symposium to raise awareness of oral and oropharyngeal cancers, and learn about the crucial importance of early diagnosis.

Discover how multidisciplinary care for patients diagnosed with these cancers can improve outcomes and s…
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12 Jul 2023
  • Austin Health
VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round | Webinar | 12.30–1.30pm | 12 Jul 2023

VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round with Dr Alexandra Murphy

Optimising Cardiovascular Outcomes in Oncology Patients

The intersection of oncology and cardiology is often overlooked. We are proud to present a masterclass in cardio-oncology with cardiologist Dr Alexandra Murphy, who will draw on her extensive experience and research to guide you through the ke…
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13 Jul 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
Thinkwell Workshop | Online | 10.00am–12.00pm | 13 Jul 2023

Thinkwell Workshop: Imposter Syndrome

Why do successful people often feel like frauds?

This session will explain why high-performing people often doubt their abilities and find it hard to enjoy their successes. Join to find the links between perfectionism and self-handicapping practices, and leave with tools to overcome these habits.
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14 Jul 2023
Hybrid (in-person and online) | 9.00am—5.00pm | 14 Jul 2023

Gynaecological cancers: Management, supportive care and survivorship issues for nurses

Join us for a specialist one-day symposium tailored specifically for nurses to share and discuss the latest knowledge and strategies to help manage and care for individuals with gynaecological cancer.
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10 Aug 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
  • University of Melbourne
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Nurse-Led Research Hub | Online Workshop | 9.30am—4.30pm | 10 Aug 2023

Developing skills for nurse-led practice change

Learn how to determine knowledge gaps, clarify research questions and implement clinical practice change.

Nurses who work with people with cancer and who have an interest in building their clinical and research skills are invited to attend this workshop. This workshop will help participants to deve…
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04 Sep 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
  • St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
  • University of Melbourne
Monday Lunch Livestream | Webinar | 1.00–2.00pm | 04 Sep 2023

MLL: Linking data to study the continuum of cancer care

For the first time in Australia, the linkage and analysis of primary and public health patient data are improving our understanding of factors contributing to delayed cancer diagnosis and treatment, affecting patient outcomes and ongoing health issues.
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07 Sep 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
  • University of Melbourne
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Nurse-Led Research Hub | In-person Workshop | 9.30am—4.30pm | 07 Sep 2023

Developing skills for nurse-led practice change

Learn how to determine knowledge gaps, clarify research questions and implement clinical practice change.

Nurses who work with people with cancer and who have an interest in building their clinical and research skills are invited to attend this workshop. This workshop will help participants to deve…
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12 - 13 Sep 2023
Conference | All Day | 12 Sep 2023

VCCC Alliance Research Conference 2023: Beyond the Breakthroughs

The VCCC Alliance Research Conference brings you a multidisciplinary, tumour stream-agnostic program that challenges you to step outside your daily work, to learn, connect, and gain new perspectives and inspiration, exploring the latest frontiers of cancer research.

Clear your diary and save the da…
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18 Sep 2023
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Monday Lunch Livestream | Webinar | 1.00–2.00pm | 18 Sep 2023

MLL: Circulating tumour DNA to monitor the complexity of cancer

Cell-free circulating DNA containing tumour-specific sequences can be identified in the plasma of cancer patients, providing a liquid biopsy alternative to tissue biopsies for monitoring cancer changes over time. Join Professor Sarah-Jane Dawson as she provides an expert overview of ctDNA approaches…
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12 Oct 2023
  • VCCC Alliance
  • University of Melbourne
  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Nurse-Led Research Hub | Online Workshop | 9.30am—4.30pm | 12 Oct 2023

Developing skills for nurse-led practice change

Learn how to determine knowledge gaps, clarify research questions and implement clinical practice change.

Nurses who work with people with cancer and who have an interest in building their clinical and research skills are invited to attend this workshop. This workshop will help participants to deve…
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13 - 14 Nov 2023
Conference | Hybrid | 9.00am to 5.00pm | 13 Nov 2023

3rd International Conference on Nursing and Women’s Healthcare

This two-day hybrid conference will focus on obstacles and developments in nursing and women’s healthcare. The congress includes plenary talks and keynote speeches from renowned scientists around the globe, oral and poster presentations by researchers and students.
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