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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📄 PAPER HIGHLIGHT In tissue, stiffness and porosity are tangled. UWA's Vahala, Choi et al. built a fragmented GelMA scaffold that separates them — independent control of matrix mechanics and pore space to study how cancer cells spread. 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/advs... @choilab.bsky.social #metastasis

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Space Jam‐Ming: Generating Interstitial Space Using Fragmented Granular GelMA to Investigate Novel Paradigms of Cancer Metastasis

Microgels enable independent control of stiffness and interstitial space, overcoming limitations of conventional 3D hydrogels. Using fragmented gelatin methacryloyl microgels, we show that stiffness ...

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In this month's researcher spotlight 💡we're featuring @ozmrs.bsky.social committee member and @garvaninstitute.bsky.social lab head A/Prof. David Croucher, and learning about his research focusing on new treatments for neuroblastoma and breast cancer. www.ozmrs.com/spotlight

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Save the date! Our first virtual seminar of our ECR Miniseries will occur on the 23rd of November, 2026. Are you a PhD student or ECR interested in sharing your research with the wider Australasian metastasis research field? Submit your abstract: tinyurl.com/2s3a5b2n

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The latest round of the @metastasisresearch.bsky.social's Early Career Researcher Travel Bursaries are now open! It's an excellent opportunity for young researchers to travel, showcase your work, and expand your network. Closes October 1st - Apply now! metastasis-research.org/for-research...

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MRS Meeting Bursaries | Metastasis Research

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📄 PAPER HIGHLIGHT Australian scientists have found a molecular "brake" that stops triple-negative breast cancer from spreading - and shown that a drug already used in the clinic can put that brake back on. 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s443... #metastasis #OzMRS @drphilgregory2.bsky.social

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Client Challenge

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Are you an ECR or PhD student studying metastasis? You could share your research at OzMRS's new virtual miniseries - a chance to present to the broader OzMRS network and connect with peers. Click here to express your interest: tinyurl.com/2s3a5b2n

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

In this month's research spotlight, read about @pajiclab.bsky.social postdoc and 2025 OzMRS ECR Symposium Best Poster award winner @drdianaschuhmacher.bsky.social, and her work uncovering mechanisms driving metastasis in pancreatic cancer at the @garvaninstitute.bsky.social. www.ozmrs.com/spotlight

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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Day 1 of the MRS Biennial Congress brought together metastasis researchers from across the globe, trainees and PIs alike. Grateful for a moment to capture this incredible scientific community. #MRS2026 #metastasis #TME

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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🔬 We’re pleased to feature Prof. Alexander Swarbrick @alexswarbrick.bsky.social of the Garvan Institute, Australia. His lab uses single‑cell genomics and spatial omics to map the cellular ecosystems of breast and prostate cancer, with a particular focus on stromal–epithelial interactions.

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Day 2 Session 3 had presentations from @drdeannamiller.bsky.social and Dr. Aparna Jayachandran, followed by invited talks from @davidrcroucher.bsky.social and Dr Maree Bilandzic. #7thOzMRSScientificSymposium

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Our Day 2 Session 2 was begun by a panel on the future of metastatic research, featuring panellists from Cancer Voices Aus, clinicians, and researchers, followed by ECR flash talks (chaired by @sharissa-latham.bsky.social and the chicken of doom).

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Day 2 Session 1 continued with presentations from A/Prof @samstehbens.bsky.social, Dr Gary Tincknell, @drdianaschuhmacher.bsky.social, and Ashna Kumar. #7thOzMRSScientificSymposium

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Day 2 Session 1 was a whirlwind of science, starting with a keynote from Dr Tadayoshi Hashimoto on the MONSTAR-SCREEN clinical trials in Japan.

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We've had a great opening Day 1 for the 7th OzMRS Scientific Symposium. A/Prof Christine Chaffer started us off with a keynote presentation on her ongoing work in breast cancer while @claudine-bonder.bsky.social continued the discussion on her work in pancreatic cancer. #7thOzMRSScientificSymposium

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We're super excited to be at the University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus for the 7th OzMRS Scientific Symposium starting today. For attendees: we're in the Central building on Level 2. Can't wait to see you soon!

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A/Prof Sam Stehbens PhD (She/Her) @samstehbens.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

On my way to the @ozmrs.bsky.social meeting! Looking forward to hearing about new findings in our effort to stop #metastatic #cancer.

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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🚨 DEADLINE APPROACHING! Abstract submissions are closing soon for the 2nd MRS ECR Virtual Meeting on Nov 18-19, 2025! Trainees & Junior Faculty (within 3 years of starting your lab), share your work! Abstract Deadline: Sept 12, 2025 - Submit here: bit.ly/47KLyp2 ❗Free registration for MRS Members!

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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Register for our next ECLC webinar by Anna Obenauf PhD on Unlocking immunity: Decoding and reprogramming the immune-evasive tumor microenvironment - October 20th, 2025 - USA: 11:00 AM EST | Europe: 17:00 PM CEST | Australia: 01:00 AM AEST - tidyur.link/kbryfp

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The Cancer Cell Plasticity and Precision Oncology Symposium is being held on the 1st and 2nd of December at @unimelb.bsky.social. Register now for an exciting two-day symposium exploring the latest breakthroughs in cancer cell plasticity and precision oncology. tinyurl.com/yjsu9pn3

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

In this month's research spotlight, read about PhD student and 2025 OzMRS ECR Symposium Best Student Talk award winner Ellie Mok's exciting research on targeting fibrosis in pancreatic cancer at the @garvaninstitute.bsky.social. www.ozmrs.com/spotlight

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We've extended the deadline! Last chance to register and submit an abstract is this Friday 17th October - link below. www.ozmrs.com/2023-agm/202...

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Just two days left to register and submit your abstracts for our 7th OzMRS Scientific Symposium. Scan the QR codes or click the link below! www.ozmrs.com/2023-agm/202... #metastasisresearch #cancerresearch

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Three days left to register and submit your abstracts! Come along and hear about all the wonderful metastasis research being done in Australia. www.ozmrs.com/2023-agm/202... #metastasisresearch

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

We've extended our abstract submission deadline! Abstracts are now due by the 10th of October. To register and submit your abstract, please use the QR code, or click the link below. www.ozmrs.com/2023-agm/202...

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Two more days before the abstracts deadline! Get your abstracts in by the 27th of September for your chance to participate in what will be an engaging symposium highlighting the best of Australasian metastasis research. www.ozmrs.com/2023-agm/202...

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

In this month's OzMRS Researcher Spotlight Professor Cleola Anderiesz, CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, highlights how the NBCF is supporting metastasis research. Click here to read the full spotlight: www.ozmrs.com/spotlight

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Would you like to get updates about Australasian metastasis research straight to your inbox every month? Register with OzMRS and you'll receive a newsletter once a month updating you on the latest and best of Australasian metastasis research. www.ozmrs.com

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Speaker update: We are honoured to have A/Prof. Christine Chaffer from @garvaninstitute.bsky.social stepping in as our Day 1 Keynote Speaker! For more information about the symposium, including registration and abstract submission, click here: www.ozmrs.com/2023-agm/202...

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Registration and abstract submissions are now open for the 7th OzMRS Scientific Symposium, being held on the 29-30th October at the University of Wollongong. Talks, flash talks, and poster presentations are available, so please submit abstracts before September 27th! #metastasis #cancerresearch

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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

🚨Excited for the 2nd MRS Early Career Research Virtual Meeting on Nov 18-19, 2025! Trainees & Junior Faculty (within 3 years of starting your lab), share your work! Abstract Deadline: Sept 12, 2025. Submit here: bit.ly/47KLyp2 ❗Free registration for MRS Members! #MRS #Research #EarlyCareer

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The Collaborative Centre for Genomic Cancer Medicine at the University of Melbourne/@petermaccc.bsky.social is seeking a Senior Research Fellow/Group Leader to drive advances in genomic cancer medicine - click the link to see more. www.ozmrs.com/job-opportun...

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Job Opportunities | OzMRS

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Save the date! OzMRS Symposium 2025 will take place at the University of Wollongong on the 29th and 30th of October. More information coming soon. #Metastasis #CancerResearch

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

This week's Researcher Spotlight is @mogana-rajkumar.bsky.social. Click the link to read about Mogana's research into breast cancer metastasis and her motivations to do metastasis research! www.ozmrs.com/spotlight

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OzMRS @ozmrs.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

A big welcome to our three new OzMRS committee members @sharissa-latham.bsky.social, @vaibhavijoshi.bsky.social, and @drdianaschuhmacher.bsky.social, who are our new digital content co-managers. To read more about our new committee members, see the link below: www.ozmrs.com/committee

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Metastasis Research Society @metastasisresearch.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Applications are open for the MRS Travel Bursaries! ✈️ Funding available for metastasis researchers to attend conferences. More info on eligibility and how to apply: metastasis-research.org/for-research... 📅 First Round Deadline: 1st May 2025 #Metastasis #ECR #CancerResearch #TravelBursary

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