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The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is committed to finding a cure and improving the lives of those affected by brain cancer. Find out more: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/centre/mhf-brain-cancer-research
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MHF Foundation Chair and MHF Centre Director, Professor Mike Fay spoke today at ABCARA about the unique partnership that drives the MHF Centre - the Mark Hughes Foundation, the University and our community. Our focus is on research to deliver better brain cancer outcomes for patients nationwide.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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Dr @jimwhittle.bsky.social speaking on #BrainPOP Perioperative trials and a new era in immunotherapy for brain tumours @braincancerlab.bsky.social @wehi-research.bsky.social @petermaccc.bsky.social #COGNO2025
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September 15, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Kicking off #COGNO2025 on the beautiful Gold Coast today. Members of our team are attending, learning more about New Horizons and Novel Therapies in #NeuroOncology We're also proudly sponsoring the morning tea, so if you're there, have a coffee on us!
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September 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Great to see the team @braincancerlab.bsky.social here on BlueSky!
August 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Listen to our director Professor Mike Fay share about our exciting new #BrainCancer project that we're kicking off thanks to community funding omny.fm/shows/the-hu...
Turning Beanies into Breakthroughs: New Hope for Brain Cancer Treatment - The Hunter Today
The NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round has raised more than $3.5 million in 2025, and those funds are powering a bold new research project at the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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We're thrilled to announce that funding from the NRL Beanie Round will kickstart a big, bold #BrainCancer project. Read more: www.newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/fea...
Beanies kickstart new chase for brain cancer treatment options
Funding raised from the 2025 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round will kickstart a big, bold project to develop new treatments for brain cancer patients.
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August 12, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Bravo team!
wehi-research.bsky.social WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) @wehi-research.bsky.social · Jul 2
A study has found a promising new way to attack high-grade gliomas (HGG), by targeting the cells surrounding a tumour.

The brilliant findings, led by Pofessor Misty Jenkins, Zoe Day
and Dr Ryan Cross are now published in Nature’s npj Precision Oncology.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
This image of a paediatric brain shows collagen (in green), which is a key part of the ECM, with healthy brain (in pink and purple). Researchers hope that targeting components like this that surround a tumour could open new pathways for immunotherapies to better reach and attack cancers.
July 2, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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The cold snap coincided with a Brain Cancer Awareness event at the NSW Parliament, so members of the MHF Centre took the opportunity to don the new season MHF Beanie for Brain Cancer!
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May 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Our teams were up-skilled in #Statistics thanks to Dr Bryan Paton, Deputy Stream Leader in our Brain Cancer Imaging team. We planned, we plotted, we learned!
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May 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Our Autumn newsletter has hit inboxes across the nation. Read more about our team's work with #BrainCancer #BrainTumour #BrainResearch createsend.com/t/j-56AF405F...
Teaming up to fight brain cancer
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May 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Big ideas in #BrainCancer research have been fast-tracked by the University of Newcastle’s Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research.
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April 11, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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We loved hearing from Professor Simon Gregory at our International Brain Tumour Research Summit about how he and his team are transforming patient care #BrainCancer
gregorylab.bskyverified.social The Gregory Lab @ DukeU @gregorylab.bskyverified.social · Mar 3
Our fearless leader,
@sgrayg.bsky.social at the @mhfresearch.bsky.social 2025 International #BrainTumour Research Summit, giving a talk on '#MolecularInsights, #PersonalizedMedicine: Transforming Patient Care through #PrecisionBiology' 🧬🧠🩺
March 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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The needs of people with brain cancer are unique, with specialised care required to help them, and their loved ones and carers, navigate the challenges of brain cancer. MHF Brain Cancer Care Coordinators provide dedicated and specific care for people with brain cancer.
March 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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With brain cancer research, we’re in it for the long haul, which is why succession planning and building the next generation of our research leaders is so important. It was so great to see so many early career researchers and students attend the 2025 International Brain Tumour Research Summit.
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February 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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We are committed to delivering better outcomes for everyone impacted by #BrainCancer Read about our International Brain Tumour Research Summit and Workshop here: www.newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/fea...
Collaboration and commitment central to brain cancer mission
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle will bring the world’s best minds to Newcastle for the 2025 International Brain Tumour Research Summit.
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February 21, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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It's been a huge two days hosting the International Brain Tumour Research Summit here in Newcastle. A round of applause to everyone who spoke, shared their stories and committed to delivering better outcomes to everyone impacted by #BrainCancer
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February 21, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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The stage is set and we're ready for our 2025 International Brain Tumour Research Summit to kick off. We have speakers from all around the country, and internationally, set to share their knowledge and expertise about #BrainCancer and #BrainTumour #Research
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February 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Thanks @newcastleherald.bsky.social for the great article on our centre and our commitment to driving better outcomes for people with #BrainCancer. Tomorrow's summit is bringing the world's best minds to Newcastle www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/889551...
'Inspired by Knights': team spirit in Mark Hughes Foundation's hunt for cure
'Ultimately what the foundation wants is new treatments.'
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February 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Our final session is on Therapeutics with Prof Hui Gan: Olivia Newton John Cancer Research Institute, Prof Misty Jenkins: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Dr Saskia Freytag: WEHI, Dr David Thomas: UNSW, Prof Matt Dun: MHF Centre, Dr Jessica Buck: The Kids Research Institute
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February 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Session two of our Summit features the topic: Monitoring treatment and progression. Our speakers are: Dr Kim Alexander: Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Dr Richard Lobb: University of Queensland, Dr Bryan Paton: MHF Centre
and Professor Simon Gregory: Duke University
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February 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Session one at our Summit: What is the Target?
Our speakers: Prof David Ashley: Duke University
A Prof Eng-Siew Koh: Liverpool Hospital A Prof Ivan Kempson: Uni of SA, A Prof Raelene Endersby: The Kids, Dr Heidi McAlpine: The Florey, Prof Hubert Hondermark: MHF Centre
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February 16, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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We’re thrilled to be hosting the International Brain Tumour Research Summit here in Newcastle this week – bringing the best minds in brain cancer research together in the one room.
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February 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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Congratulations to PhD student Simin Zheng who passed her PhD Confirmation yesterday. Simin’s work is supported by the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research and College of Health, Medicine & Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle.
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February 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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We couldn't be more thrilled to see Professor Matt Dun and team awarded NHMRC funding to continue their work into combating diffuse midline glioma #ChildhoodBrainCancer
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$2 million NHMRC grant brings childhood cancer cure step closer
A University of Newcastle research team has been awarded a $2 million National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grant to help progress its mission to develop breakthrough treatments for the...
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February 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Listen to the latest MJA podcast, as Felicity Collis and Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy discuss ethical research processes and practices in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical research

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February 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM