Centre Of Research Excellence In Precision Public Health Approaches To Breast Cancer Screening, Early Detection And Mortality Reduction
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,500,000.00
Summary
The ultimate aim of the CRE is to make it possible to further reduce mortality from breast cancer, and in a more effective way, by identifying women at vastly different levels of risk at younger ages, determining which screening modalities are likely to be more effective, and helping radiologists to better detect cancers. Given that digital mammography is the contemporary standard, and the incidence of breast cancer is increasing across the world, this CRE has global relevance.
Targeted Nutrition To Improve Maternal And Child Health Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,500,000.00
Summary
Nutrition is vitally important to support the rapid growth and development occurring from conception to a child’s second birthday – the first 1000 days. Failure to meet nutritional needs during this critical period can have profound consequences for lifelong health. Through our CRE in Targeted Nutrition to Improve Maternal and Child Health Outcomes, we will provide nutritional interventions which optimise a mother’s health outcomes and ensure her children achieve their full potential.
The Australian Centre For Translational Breast Cancer Research: From Discovery To Better Health Outcomes
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,619,075.00
Summary
TransBCR will implement a collaborative multidisciplinary research program to help fast track the clinical translation of promising laboratory discoveries in breast cancer. To overcome existing roadblocks, we will carry out early phase clinical trials of novel anti-breast cancer drugs linked to suitable diagnostic tests that help select the right therapy for individual cancer patients. Our goal is to help inform the swift delivery of cost-effective personalised medicine in breast cancer.