Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative (APGI)

14/11/2018

Today on World Pancreatic Cancer Day we are highlighting how far we've come in our understanding of this disease. We showcase research progress that is increasing survival rates and enabling more precise treatments for individual patients. We have a much brighter future to look forward to.

07/11/2018

The APGI is the proud recipient of the 2018 Premier's Award for Outstanding Cancer Research “Wildfire Award“- that recognizes a piece of research that has had global impact and is considered a landmark study in its field. The prize was awarded for our 2015 Publication– "Whole genomes redefine the mutational landscape of pancreatic cancer".

This was the work of hundreds of talented researchers and clinicians, particularly our colleagues from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, The University of Melbourne and the University of Glasgow. An incredible team of dedicated researchers.

http://www.pancreaticcancer.net.au/apgi-wins-nsw-premiers-award-for-highly-cited-publication/

19/09/2018

If you’re a researcher you’ve no doubt experienced the frustration of the red tape involved in sharing materials with collaborators. Some days it seems like we're drowning in paperwork. In this recent publication we explore how complicated contracts can delay the sharing of material and actually slow the research down all together. We also showcase ways it can be done efficiently, and to benefit all.

A collaboration with our colleagues at the University of Tasmania Center for Law and Genetics.

Cutting through the red tape in sharing material for research by Amber Johns | Sep 12, 2018....Researchers are drowning in paperwork. We often spend more time filling in paperwork than we do in the lab doing actual research. Crazy right? If you’re a researcher you’ve no doubt experienced the fru...

31/07/2018

Latest statistics by the AIHW reports Pancreatic Cancer 5-year survival rates at an all time high of just over 9%! We look back in history and detail why investment in research is critical to increased survival rates.

Latest statistics report Pancreatic Cancer 5 year survival tipping 9% by Amber Johns | Jul 31, 2018The AIHW’s biennial report on the heath of Australian’s- Australia’s Health 2018 was released last month. The report marks a milestone in the almost uniformly negative space of Pancreatic Cancer ...

16/07/2018

Clinician spotlight- Welcome to Facebook Professor Jas Samra! "I do what's right for patients, I look after them"- words that explain why Prof. Samra is a world leading Pancreatic surgeon, and the trusted clinician to hundreds of our research patients. A lovely insight to the dedication, passion and humbleness of a Pancreatic Cancer clinician.

11/07/2018

02/07/2018

Searching for clinical trial information in Pancreatic Cancer? Not sure where to go for the most accurate and reliable information? The process can be overwhelming so we’ve created a “one-stop-shop” list of the most reliable sources online to search for available trials in Pancreatic Cancer.

A “one-stop-shop” of Pancreatic Cancer clinical trial information by Amber Johns | Jul 2, 2018....Clinical trials are often an important part of a patient’s treatment journey. But finding accurate and up-to-date information on clinical trials can be mind boggling. Not to mention who to contact...

19/06/2018

This week is Neglected Cancers Week- highlighting those less common, but lethal cancers, like Pancreatic Cancer, where survival rates remain in single digits. We want to take this week to reflect on the groundbreaking medical research underway in our own backyard which will change the trajectory of this disease.

Thanks to the Garvan Institute of Medical Research for marking this week and highlighting this important group of cancers.

Highlighting Neglected Cancers Week: dedicated to those cancers where survival rates remain in single digits by Amber Johns | Jun 19, 2018....This week we are highlighting those cancers who have slipped under the radar, are less common than other major types of cancers, but where survival rates rema...

11/06/2018

3 Pancreatic Cancer clinician researchers named in 2018 Queens Birthday Honours List. APGI Chairman and Pathologist Prof Anthony Gill, Sydney Cancer Geneticist Dr Kathy Tucker and West Australian Surgeon Prof David Fletcher. Such dedicated clinicians and instrumental to the work of the APGI. Very proud day for us!

05/06/2018

Pancreatic Cancer has made headlines at the worlds largest cancer meeting this week. Two trials were presented which showed a substantial boost in survival rates by refining chemotherapy treatment options.

Boost to Pancreatic Cancer survival rates through early clinical trial data by Amber Johns | Jun 5, 2018....The worlds largest cancer meeting is currently underway in Chicago USA, and Pancreatic Cancer is making headlines. Two clinical trials have been presented which will change the way doctors tre...

29/05/2018

Did you know we are running Australia's first Pancreatic Cancer Research Screening Program? Through the program we are monitoring over 100 Australians deemed high risk of pancreatic cancer through strong family history. You can find out more about our screening program here: http://www.pancreaticcancer.net.au/research-familial/screening-trial/

22/05/2018

Pancreatic cancer symptoms may be so vague they are often overlooked as "normal". When we piece together the warning signs of pancreatic cancer as a group of symptoms, we can help diagnose it earlier. The Cancer Council NSW has put together real life stories of symptoms on this informative video.

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming, it raises many questions: What is the pancreas? Where is it? What does it do? What is pancreatic cancer...