Creating super cell power
A new research centre is advancing cancer treatments by developing and testing RNA therapies that can be tailored to individual patients and tumours. Professor Archa Fox, from UWA’s School of…
Spotlight on: Dr Xiao Zhong
The National Centre for Asbestos-Related Diseases (NCARD) is pleased to spotlight Dr Xiao Zhong, a bioinformatician whose expertise is advancing our understanding of cancer immunology through computational analysis. Dr Zhong’s…
NCARD Secures Funding for Innovative Mesothelioma Imaging Study
The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) has been awarded $200,000 from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to support a new imaging trial for mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer.…
NCARD secures $500K for international mesothelioma research consortium
The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) has been awarded a substantial grant of $500,000 to establish the Mesothelioma AI Genomics and Immunology Consortium (MAGIC). Led by Professor Jenette…
Boosting immunotherapy: NCARD researcher receives Tour de Cure grant
Dr Alistair Cook will use new funding to investigate how low-dose radiotherapy can improve immunotherapy outcomes, with potential benefits for patients who don’t currently respond to treatment. Dr Alistair Cook,…
NCARD at iMig 2025: Advancing global collaboration in mesothelioma research
The 17th International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) will be held in Philadelphia, USA, from October 26 to 29, 2025. With the theme ‘Fostering Global Collaboration,’ this…
Spotlight on: Faith Hartley
The National Centre for Asbestos-Related Diseases (NCARD) is proud to spotlight Faith Hartley, whose journey from honours student to PhD researcher demonstrates a strong commitment to improving cancer treatment. Faith…
Welcoming Dr Francois Rwandamuriye to NCARD
We are pleased to welcome Dr Francois Rwandamuriye to NCARD (National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases) as a Research Associate. His expertise in cancer immunotherapy and drug delivery will strengthen…
NCARD scientist awarded translation fellowship for innovative mesothelioma research
Dr Jonathan Chee, a researcher at the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), within the University of Western Australia and the Institute of Respiratory Health, has been awarded a…
NCARD researchers discover blood markers that may predict mesothelioma treatment success
A groundbreaking study by researchers at the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), The Kids Research Institute and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has identified blood markers…