Our cancer research goal is to discover new prevention, detection, support, and treatment opportunities to improve cancer outcomes and save lives.
Cancer Council is a leading contributor to cancer research in Australia.
Victoria’s largest not for profit funder of cancer research
More than $20 million invested in world-class research each year
Each year we fund more than 90 researchers
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The more research we can do to understand how cancer develops, progresses and generates resistance to normal treatments, the more chance we have of finding a cure.
- Dr Chris Burns
Our research
Our teams are contributing to world leading cancer research.
Through the generous donations to cancer research, Cancer Council is able to invest money in world-leading cancer research through cancer research grants, data, behavioural, lifestyle and genetic research.
Cancer Council conducts world-class research in data, behaviour, epidemiology, law, and long-term studies to understand cancer causes, improve prevention, and support people affected by cancer across Victoria and Australia.
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Cancer Council Victoria’s research improves survival, advances treatment, and drives prevention. Investment in clinical trials and long-term studies helps transform cancer care and outcomes for all Victorians.
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Scientific work funded in universities, hospitals and research institutes.
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Cancer Council Victoria is committed to the responsible and ethical conduct of research.
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Find out how we help patients access clinical trials.
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Cancer Council Victoria does not itself conduct laboratory research involving animals.
Research grants
We support projects and individuals from all career stages who are undertaking high-quality cancer research that will improve the prevention, detection, treatment and care for people affected by cancer.
Clinical trials
We work collaboratively to help patients access clinical trials that may help them to live well and live longer.