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NCARD researcher awarded $100,000 to investigate ways to improved cancer immunotherapy

4 days ago

Dr Nicola Principe, a researcher with the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), has received a $100,000 WA Near-Miss Award to investigate new approaches to improving cancer immunotherapy. Delivered…

Public invite to NCARD lecture on asbestos risk, research and care

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5 days ago

People affected by asbestos, their families and carers, community members and anyone with an interest in asbestos-related disease are invited to join us for the 2026 NCARD Public Lecture on…

Australians affected by asbestos asked what researchers should study next

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1 month ago

MEDIA RELEASE Australians affected by asbestos asked what researchers should study next Australians affected by asbestos exposure and asbestos-related diseases are being invited to help identify the questions that should…

Australia’s lung cancer screening program is a year old. But can the health system deliver?

Asbestos Review Program, News

1 month ago

Fraser Brims, Curtin UniversityIt’s been a year since Australia launched its National Lung Cancer Screening Program. Since July 2025, about 100,000 Australians have been screened. Now, the big question is…

A legacy in honour of Tim Willoughby

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2 months ago

Decades of mining and industrial use have left Western Australia with some of the highest rates of the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma in the world. Ongoing exposure around the globe means…

From loss to laboratory: Mackenzie Lighton on mesothelioma, asbestos and the research that gives her hope

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2 months ago

When Mackenzie Lighton was 19 years old, her mum, Debra, was diagnosed with mesothelioma. What followed was a period of caregiving, grief and a growing determination to do something that…

Spotlight on: Cher van der Heijden

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3 months ago

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Cher van der Heijden did not set out to become a cancer researcher. She arrived at university with her sights set on veterinary science, drawn by a love of animals…

Study reveals asbestos blind spot in lung cancer screening may cost lives

Asbestos Review Program, News, Publications

3 months ago

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Written by Laura Thomas. New Curtin University research has found Australians exposed to asbestos could be falling through the cracks of lung cancer screening programs. The study, published in Occupational…

NCARD researchers publish update on pleural mesothelioma research and treatment

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3 months ago

NCARD researchers Professor Gary Lee and Dr Wee Loong (Melvin) Chin have co-authored a review outlining recent changes in the diagnosis and treatment of pleural mesothelioma. Published in Current Opinion…

External study recognises WA leadership in pleural mesothelioma biomarker research

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4 months ago

A recent bibliometric analysis of global pleural mesothelioma biomarker research has highlighted the strong contribution of Western Australian researchers and institutions in this field. Analysing 662 publications from 2002 to…

Professor Brims named a 2026 Lung Health Legend

Asbestos Review Program, News

4 months ago

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Respiratory Physician Professor Fraser Brims has recently been awarded a 2026 Lung Health Legend Award. He was recognised for his commitment to lung cancer policy, advocacy,…

Australia’s lung cancer screening promise at risk, Curtin researcher warns

Asbestos Review Program, News, Publications

6 months ago

Written by Laura Thomas. Australia’s new National Lung Cancer Screening Program could dramatically improve survival rates for the nation’s deadliest cancer – but only if urgent investment is made to…

Callum Flanagan awarded 2025 Douglas Peter Swift Scholarship

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7 months ago

NCARD is proud to announce that PhD student Callum Flanagan has been awarded the Douglas Peter Swift PhD Top-Up Scholarship for 2025. This scholarship, established through the ongoing generosity of…

NCARD researchers awarded 2025 Raine Priming Grants for cancer research

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7 months ago

Two researchers from the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) and the Institute for Respiratory Health (IRH) have been awarded prestigious Raine Priming Grants to advance their innovative cancer…

NCARD at iMig 2025: Showcasing Leadership, Collaboration, and the Future of Mesothelioma Research

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8 months ago

The 2025 International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) conference in Philadelphia brought together researchers, clinicians and advocates from around the world to share the latest advances in mesothelioma research and care.…

NCARD Public Lecture 2025: Science, Care and Community

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8 months ago

On 18 November 2025, the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) held its annual public lecture, bringing together researchers, clinicians, community members, and supporters to share the latest developments…

Turning loss into leadership: Corrine Naisbitt’s advocacy after mesothelioma

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9 months ago

Written by Thierry Ng & Corrine Naisbitt. When Corrine Naisbitt lost her husband Richard to mesothelioma, she turned her grief into action. Now a member of the National Centre for…

NCARD at the YURLU | COUNTRY screening: a night to remember

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9 months ago

What a powerful evening at Windsor Cinema on Monday night. NCARD’s special health-focused screening of YURLU | COUNTRY drew a wonderful crowd, with NCARD staff past and present joined by…

Prof Anna Nowak elected as iMig President

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9 months ago

Professor Anna Nowak has been elected as President of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) by her peers. The news was announced at the iMig 2023 conference in Lille earlier…

NCARD sponsors health-focused screening of award-winning documentary YURLU | COUNTRY

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10 months ago

The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) is proud to sponsor a special health-focused screening of the award-winning documentary YURLU | COUNTRY. This deeply moving story features NCARD clinician-researchers…

Join us for the 2025 NCARD Public Lecture!

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10 months ago

Mark your calendars for the 2025 NCARD Public Lecture: “New Approaches to Asbestos-Related Disease: Science, Care and Community” on November 18. The evening will feature three speakers presenting the latest…

2025 NCARD Annual Scientific Meeting

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10 months ago

The 2025 NCARD Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) was held on Thursday, 18 September, in Perth, Western Australia. The hybrid event, convened by A/Prof Alec Redwood, brought together around 40 participants…

Welcoming Dr Onkar Nath to NCARD

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11 months ago

We are pleased to welcome Dr Onkar Nath as NCARD’s new Research Associate. Dr Nath is an expert in genomics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology, with over a decade of experience…

The Perth biobank giving hope to Western Australians with Mesothelioma

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11 months ago

Western Australia has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world – a legacy of decades of asbestos mining and use. For the past 30 years, the National Centre…

Annual Report 2024

Annual Reports, News

11 months ago

The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) is proud to release its 2024 Annual Report. This year’s report highlights our research achievements, including: Discovery of blood biomarkers that can…

Dr Kirsten Bennett awarded scholarship for safer dust disease screening research

Asbestos Review Program, News

12 months ago

The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) is pleased to share that Dr Kirsten Bennett has received a $100,000 PhD scholarship from the Dust Diseases Board to advance research…

Welcoming Dr Chloe Choi to NCARD

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1 year ago

We are delighted to welcome Dr Chloe Choi to the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) as a Research Associate. Dr Choi’s expertise in immunometabolism and natural killer (NK)…

Your Gift, Their Hope: NCARD Biobank Donors Drive Lifesaving Discoveries

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1 year ago

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More than 3,000 donors and their families have helped shape new tests, treatments and hope for the future. For over 30 years, the NCARD Biobank has quietly underpinned some of…

Creating super cell power

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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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

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1 year ago

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

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1 year ago

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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

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1 year ago

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

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2 years ago

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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

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2 years ago

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

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2 years ago

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

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2 years ago

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…

NCARD expands expertise to transform childhood cancer treatment

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2 years ago

NCARD expands expertise to transform childhood cancer treatment

The National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD) is bringing its internationally recognised expertise in cancer immunotherapy to improve outcomes for children with cancer. In collaboration with Perth Children’s Hospital…

Why study with NCARD? Listen to the latest podcast on our postgraduate opportunities

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2 years ago

Located in Western Australia, home to one of the world’s highest rates of asbestos-related cancers, the National Centre for Asbestos-Related Diseases (NCARD) leads the way in mesothelioma research. At NCARD,…

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