News
APCRC-Q’s MO-MENTOUS MOVEMBER
APCRC-Q launched its Movember team last week and has already raised almost $3000!
ASMR Recognition for APCRC-Q Researchers
Three APCRC-Q researchers recently received recognition for their research endeavours from the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR). Dr Jyotsna Batra and Ms Nathalie Bock were selected as finalists in the ASMR Queensland Awards, and Ms Phoebe Sarkar’s research was featured in the ASMR newsletter media release.
APCRC-Q Research Shines at IHBI Gala Dinner
APCRC-Q PhD student Ms Nataly Stylianou was one of seven Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) speakers invited to present their research at the IHBI Gala Dinner on Thursday 25 September.
APCRC-Q Researcher Nathalie Bock wins Women in Technology Postgraduate Award
Dr Nathalie Bock was presented with the Women in Technology PhD Career Start Postgraduate Biotechnology Award in front of over 250 people at the WiT Gala dinner held at Cloudland, Brisbane on Friday 5 September.
Dr Jyotsna Batra receives prestigious 2014 Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman Award
APCRC-Q geneticist, Dr Jyostna Batra, recently won a prestigious Indian Award for her research on the genetic biomarkers of prostate cancer aimed at improving early diagnosis of the cancer to enable targeted treatment.
Translational Research Institute To Appoint New Chief Executive Officer
TRI is now progressing the appointment of a CEO and Director of Research.
APCRC-Q leads a Revolutionary Team Award
APCRC-Q is leading a team of 39 investigators that have been awarded one of Australia’s first Revolutionary Team Awards for advanced prostate cancer research. The $4.25 million award was recently announced by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
APCRC-Q Grant Success
The APCRC-Q has much to celebrate as 2013 draws to a close with awards and grants conferred on many of our members.
APCRC-Q supporting Movember
APCRC-Q has been busy during the month of Movember rallying our Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to raise funds to support men's health.
APCRC-Q supports the PA Research Foundation's Duck Race
APCRC-Q's Executive Director, Professor Colleen Nelson featured in the Channel Ten TV news coverage to promote the PA Research Foundation's Duck Race
APCRC-Q joins TRI's Official Opening celebrations
The Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Quentin Bryce AC CVO, officially opened Brisbane’s new biomedical research institute, Translational Research Institute (TRI), on Thursday 10 October 2013.
APCRC-Q supports Barcoo Workwear’s new clothing range promoting prostate cancer awareness
The Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre-Queensland (APCRC-Q) recently hosted a photo shoot to assist the Princess Alexandra Research Foundation and high-vis workwear clothing company, Barcoo Workwear, in their efforts to raise awareness of prostate cancer.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek visit APCRC-Q
Following the Australian Government’s announcement of $6.2m additional funding for the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre – Queensland in May, the Centre welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek during their visit to the Translational Research Institute (TRI) on Monday 19 August.
Collaboration results in ground-breaking discovery
A recent paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) revealed new therapeutic options for prostate cancer treatment.
Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre - Queensland receives $6.2m funding from the Australian Government
The Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre - Queensland (APCRC-Q) will receive $6.2 million in funding from the Australian Government over the next four years as part of a broader Australian Government initiative to extend the network of dedicated prostate cancer research centres across Australia.
US Department of Defense Pre-Announcement for Prostate Cancer Research Program
The US Department of Defense has announced $80 million in funding for the DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program to support innovative, high-impact prostate cancer research.
Breakthrough DNA research reveals genetic risks for prostate, breast and ovarian cancers
APCRC-Q researchers Prof Judith Clements, Dr Jyotsna Batra and PhD student Srilakshmi Srinivasan recently contributed to a genetic variation study that was published in Nature Genetics. The publication identified more than 80 genetic variations that can increase a person's risk of prostate, breast, and ovarian cancers.
2013 Aus-CanPCRA Symposium
Save the Date – August 14 – 17, 2013 – Port Douglas area of Tropical North Queensland
APCRC-Q moves into high-tech Translational Research Institute Building
The APCRC-Q recently relocated to newly completed research facilities at the $300 million Translational Research Institute (TRI) on the Princess Alexandra Hospital Campus.
