TCRN NEXUS Newsletter

Welcome to the TCRN January Nexus
2016 has kicked off and the TCRN are looking forward to working with our members on delivering key projects and networking collaborations.

This month's Nexus kicks off by featuring the TCRN Cancer Challenge of the Year Lynch syndrome project, and their participation in COSA 2015. Dr Natalie Taylor convened a panel of researchers A panel convened by Dr Natalie Taylor brought together researchers, clinicians and consumer advocates from across the TCRN whose research interests are focused on screening, diagnosis and cancer prevention issues relating to Lynch syndrome.

Applications are now open for Conference & Professional Development Grants, Round 2 2016. Check out the priority themes and how to apply.

We highlight the valuable input of the TCRN Consumer Advisory Committee since its inception in 2012, as well as CAC member profile on Sue Suchy.

The Cancer Institute NSW grants calendar is now available with research equipment grants, early career fellowships and career development fellowships opening 15 February 2016.

Please note that all TCRN members are required to complete the TCRN annual reporting survey for the 2015 period (it takes less than a minute).

READ: The recently published report "Translational Cancer Research Network: Four Years in Review 2011-2015" is available for download from the TCRN website.

Lynch Syndrome Takes Centre Stage at COSA 2015

The TCRN’s Lynch Syndrome research program was under the spotlight at COSA 2015, the recent annual scientific meeting of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia.

A panel convened by Dr Natalie Taylor brought together researchers, clinicians and consumer advocates from across the TCRN whose research interests are focused on screening, diagnosis and cancer prevention issues relating to Lynch syndrome.
Learn more about the work that’s being carried out in Lynch syndrome

TCRN Conference and Professional Development Grants Round 2, 2016

The TCRN is offering competitively awarded Conference & Professional Development Grants to expand and enhance the knowledge and skills of our members in the area of translational cancer-related research or cancer care service delivery, at both national and international levels.

Download the TCRN conference and Professional Development Grants 2016 Guidelines and application form from the TCRN website.
Grant Applications close 8 February 2016

Consumer Advisory Committee at the Forefront of Research Success

Consumer input into research development is more important than ever; and facilitating strong partnerships between researchers and consumers has been the remit of the TCRN CAC since it's launch in 2012...
Learn more about the work of the CAC and how to get involved

Cancer Institute NSW - 2016 Grants Calendar

The Cancer Institute’s 2016 Grants Calendar is now available with some grants opening from 15 February 2016.

One new change in 2016 will be the introduction of an online application process via the new Cancer Institute NSW Grants Management System.
NEW Cancer Institute NSW Grants Management System - 2016

CAC Member Profile: Sue Suchy

Since joining the CAC in 2013, Sue has engaged with a variety of projects being conducted by TCRN researchers, including a research team led by TCRN member Dr Nham Tran on a project to develop new techniques for the early diagnosis of head and neck cancers.
Read about Sue Suchy's work with the TCRN

World Cancer Day
This years World Cancer Day on 4 February 2016 will explore how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer.
The tagline for World Cancer Day 2016-2018 is ‘We can. I can.’
Learn more about World Cancer Day

Do you have some news you would like to share?
If you have a news article or event you wish to share with TCRN members, send it to us and we can include it in the monthly TCRN Nexus newsletter.
Email tcrn@unsw.edu.au