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SWTCRC co-Deputy Director, Professor Anna DeFazio, has been awarded the Jeannie Ferris Cancer Australia Recognition Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to ovarian cancer research. Professor DeFazio is one of Australia’s leading translational ovarian cancer researchers.
SWTCRC Executive member and Flagship leader, Professor Jacob George, has been awarded the Okuda-Omata Award, only the second time this award has been conferred. The award recognises scientific contributions of outstanding significance in the field of hepatology (the study of liver diseases).
'A great honour': Jacob George awarded for lifetime of work in liver health.
'A great honour': Jacob George awarded for lifetime of work in liver health.
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Azimi, A., Yang, P., Ali, M., Howard, V., Mann, G. J., Kaufman, K. L., & Fernandez-Penas, P. (2020). Data Independent Acquisition Proteomic Analysis Can Discriminate between Actinic Keratosis, Bowen’s Disease, and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 140(1), 212-222.
SWTCRC member & PhD student Anna Singleton won the People’s Choice award for the UA Pitch it Clever competition for her video about modernising care for women after breast cancer treatment.
Congratulations to SWTCRC Executive Committee member Prof Jacob George who was recently awarded Distinguished Research Prize for his work in the field of Hepatology by the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver.
Dr Lam said changes in the body which occur with hormone therapy were also prevented by engaging in physical activity.
A world-leading proton therapy expert has visited Westmead Hospital to share insights with radiation oncology doctors, physicists and radiation therapists.