Research we conduct

Our independent research focused on finding the most effective ways of reducing the impact of cancer across prevention, early detection, treatment and care.

Our areas of research

Breast cancer

Reducing the burden of breast cancer through risk-based and personalised screening approaches.

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Cervical cancer and HPV

Providing crucial evidence to support cervical cancer elimination efforts worldwide.

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Gastrointestinal cancers

Addressing cancer control challenges for bowel and liver cancers.

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Lung cancer

Optimising interventions for lung cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.

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Ovarian cancer

Improving the way healthcare is delivered for women with, and at risk of, ovarian cancer.

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Prostate cancer

Optimising PSA testing, active surveillance and survivorship in prostate cancer.

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Research methods

Investigating cancer trends, emerging evidence and cancer costs.

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COVID-19 and cancer

Addressing the challenges and secondary impacts of the pandemic on cancer.

COVID-19 and cancer

Pathways to a cancer free future

Our research is focused on finding the most effective ways for reducing the impact of cancer across prevention, early detection, treatment and care.

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Latest news

Professor Peter Croucher receives the Sally Crossing AM Award 

The Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research (individual award) reflects the enduring leg...
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Discovering new ways to treat breast cancer

Among the nearly 21,000 people diagnosed with breast cancer each year, more than 2,000 of those people will die. That's...
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Professor Jacob George’s vision for liver cancer

Professor Jacob George is a liver researcher. He explains links between hepatitis, lifestyle factors, and liver cancer.
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