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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We are thrilled to hear that the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee in Australia has made a positive recommendation to list vorasidenib on the PBS for Grade 2 IDH-mutant glioma. This is an important step forward for patients with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma.

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Meet our Industry Honours Student Lily Stein, from the University of Newcastle’s School of Health Sciences who has joined the teams at GenesisCare and the MHF Centre to work on a project that aims to enhance our knowledge of #glioblastoma biology

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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...

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Teaming up to fight brain cancer

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

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

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

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.

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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...

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'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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

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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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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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The Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · 04/02/2025

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 🎧 buff.ly/4aFKzWN

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Today is #WorldCancerDay and the theme is “United by Unique – championing patient-centred care” so we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people at the centre of our work. Our patients, carers, families, loved ones. Our donors, our champions, our advocates.

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chrisbehler.bsky.social @chrisbehler.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Just got a Tour de Cure grant to support my PhD on brain tumour temperature mapping! 🔥🧠 Exciting to see this idea recognised - MRI & computational simulations could be a game changer. Huge thanks to Tour de Cure for backing this! 🙌 #BrainCancerResearch #MRI #PhDLife

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

We're thrilled to share that three of our researchers have received funding from Tour de Cure in the latest grant round. These innovative projects will receive funding to progress research into #BrainCancer treatments – improving the quality of people’s lives www.newcastle.edu.au/newsroom/res...

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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research @mhfresearch.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Hello Bluesky! We're delighted to join the site to share more about our #BrainCancer research. We work with partners locally, nationally and internationally to deliver better outcomes for brain cancer patients, their carers and loved-ones. We look forward to sharing our work with you.

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