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Australia's only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education.

Peter Mac is one of the world’s leading cancer research, education and treatment centres globally and is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated

26/01/2026

On 26 January, Peter Mac honours the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We thank them for more than 60,000 years of care for land, waters and skies, and acknowledge their deep culture and knowledge systems.

Peter Mac is committed to providing culturally safe and equitable cancer care for First Nations people. Guided by Peter Mac’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee, we are focused on understanding cancer inequities and removing barriers to world‑leading care.

We are proud to walk alongside First Nations peoples to drive meaningful change towards closing the gap in cancer experiences and outcomes.

23/01/2026

🌈 Join Peter Mac at the Midsumma Pride March! 🌈

Peter Mac invites staff, volunteers, patients, friends, and families to march with us and celebrate inclusivity, community, and Pride!

📅 When: Sunday, 1 February
📍 Where: Fitzroy St, St Kilda

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=edbRep16e0aN7Z_dvoj3eyiRDm47pKZDsUBO4W2uTexUNE9NMzdVMjBVMzZGWjJTSUEwMEVGQTJSVSQlQCN0PWcu

23/01/2026

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗‑𝟭𝟵 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Peter Mac researcher Dr Clare Slaney has received national funding to develop a new type of cancer that uses the body’s existing immunity to COVID-19 to help fight solid tumours.

Dr Slaney’s project - funded by Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite Program - will alter a patient’s own immune cells to recognise both COVID-19 and cells.

These “dual-specific” T cells are designed to be reactivated and multiplied in the body using a COVID-19 vaccine that will help drive a stronger anti-tumour response.

Read more: https://www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/peter-mac-awarded-grant-to-turn-covid-19-immunity-into-new-cancer-treatment

21/01/2026

Today, all of us at the Parkville Local Health Service Network pause to remember the victims of last month’s Bondi Beach terrorist attack and all those impacted.

Peter Mac will join the national one-minute silence at 7.01pm this evening, alongside people across Australia.

Support is available if you need it:

Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

19/01/2026

This week's Face of Discovery is Associate Professor and Group Leader Kylie Gorringe.

We sat down with her to find out why she chose her path, what inspires her every day, and the goals that keep her going in the lab, the clinic, and beyond.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Understanding a rare ovarian cancer subtype and finding new treatments.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗰?

The ability to work in a place where clinicians and scientists work together to do great research.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

Talking to the fantastic consumers; I also get a lot of emails from patients and families asking for help with their rare cancer, which can be challenging emotionally but is highly motivating.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

We are working on a neglected cancer type; our experiments use patient-derived models and we hope to find treatments that are specific for their disease, either new or drugs that already work in other cancer types that can be readily translated to the clinic.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗰?

The people.

Find out more about the work of the Gorringe Lab: https://www.petermac.org/research/research-programs-and-labs/cancer-evolution-and-metastasis-program-lab/kylie-gorringe-lab

16/01/2026

More than 360 patients, carers and family members generously give their time to help improve cancer care and research at Peter Mac, as part of our Consumer Register.

They bring their diverse lived experiences of cancer, and work alongside staff on everything from policy and education to research and governance.

Anna Jones, who leads the program (pictured above with Research Consumer Engagement Manager Allison Ogden), says Consumer Register members play a vital role across Peter Mac.

“Consumer Register members help us to broaden our understanding of cancer, learning from their lived expertise. By bringing staff and Consumer Register members together, we can make more informed (and better) decisions,” she says.

“By working together, we create care and research that is more informed, more compassionate, safer, and more impactful.”

Patients, carers and family members can learn more about Peter Mac’s Consumer Register: www.petermac.org/help-us-improve

14/01/2026

Almost 18 years after losing her mum to breast cancer, Peter Mac’s Holly McGrath is continuing her incredible legacy by dedicating her career to cancer research. Holly works as a Clinical Trial Administrative Officer, helping shape the future of cancer care.

Recently, Holly attended the Pink Test charity cricket match at the Sydney Cricket Ground with her father Glenn, supporting the McGrath Foundation's vital work in cancer care. Her passion and commitment are a powerful reminder of how research and advocacy can change lives.

We’re proud to have Holly as part of our team, driving progress and hope for people affected by cancer.

Check out the full story in this month’s Woman's Day magazine.

13/01/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁?

Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 — but only if people continue to take part in screening and vaccination.

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, remember: even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, regular cervical screening is still essential (starting at 25-years-old).

The vaccine prevents most cervical cancers, but screening is what finds HPV and early changes before develops.

As Peter Mac's Director of Medical Oncology Professor Linda Mileshkin explains:

“Vaccination is the first important step, but screening is the safety net.”

With options like self-collection, screening is more accessible than ever.

Find out more: https://www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/are-you-due-for-a-cervical-cancer-test

12/01/2026

Peter Mac has been awarded more than $7.5 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants, supporting five outstanding research projects that are breaking new ground in cancer research.

These innovative projects will deepen our understanding of metastasis, treatment resistance and the immune system, helping pave the way for smarter, more effective cancer therapies.

As Acting Executive Director of Cancer Research Professor Jayesh Desai said, this is a fantastic result for Peter Mac and for cancer research more broadly — and a well-deserved achievement for our researchers, Professional Services Team and Research Consumer Advocates who helped shape these ideas from the ground up.

👏 Congratulations to:
• Associate Professor Melanie Eckersley-Maslin
• Associate Professor Ian Parish
• Dr Liz Christie
• Dr Isabelle Munoz
• Professor Steven Stacker

We’re incredibly proud to see these bold ideas funded and can’t wait to see where the research leads.

👉 Read more about each project: https://www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/peter-mac-has-been-awarded-more-than-7-5-million-in-funding-for-national-health-and-medical-research-council-nhmrc-ideas-grants

12/01/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.

We want to understand what makes the transition back to work easier, what gets in the way, and what kind of support would truly make a difference.

We're running a short 10-minute survey and a series of online focus groups to help shape a new program that supports people back into work after cancer treatment.

If you’ve had cancer (or supported someone who has), your voice matters.

Your insights can help us build better, more meaningful support for thousands of people.

👉 Take the survey or register for a focus group by 16 January
(Scan the QR code or follow the link): https://redcap.petermac.org.au/surveys/?s=N7NLLNYDE7YTRMEN

09/01/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 — often through everyday choices and screening many of us put off or forget about.

We’ve rounded up 23 simple, evidence-based things Australians can do in 2026 to help lower their cancer risk. Some might surprise you, some might just be a good reminder.

January is also a great time to book in screening tests, like skin checks or cervical cancer screening, so chat with your GP.

And give this post a share to your friends and family.

👉 Read more: https://www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/reduce-your-cancer-risk-in-2026

07/01/2026

A $5 million National Health and Medical Research Council - NHMRC will help Peter Mac researchers tackle one of cancer’s toughest challenges: advanced, metastatic disease.

Led by Professor Belinda Parker, the project will focus on understanding how metastatic cancers evade the immune system — and how to dismantle those defences to make immunotherapy work for more people.

By studying advanced cancers in new ways and testing next-generation immune strategies, the team hopes to expand the benefits of immunotherapy to patients who currently have few options.

Read more: https://www.petermac.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/details/5-million-nhmrc-grant-to-help-peter-mac-crack-immune-resistance-in-advanced-cancer

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We are an internationally recognised cancer centre at the forefront of groundbreaking research that leads to improved treatments, better outcomes and new hope for people affected by cancer across the globe. Through our advances in research, education and treatment we are breaking new ground and changing lives for people affected by cancer.

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