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Research & Science

BEATING BRAIN CANCER WILL TAKE THE POWER OF INNOVATION

The Mark Hughes Foundation is committed to raising much needed funds to support brain cancer research

Through our affiliations and research partners we are able to have a direct effect on the fight against brain cancer. This Research Centre aims to help researchers collaborate and share their knowledge, and for brain cancer patients to become a bit more informed about the most recent research updates. Our Scientific Committee also evaluate current research studies, in an attempt to direct funds to where they can be of the most benefit.

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OUR Foundation is an exciting step forward for brain cancer research in Australia

The Mark Hughes Foundation is committed to raising much needed funds to support brain cancer research. Through our affiliations and research partners we are able to have a direct effect on the fight against brain cancer.

April 16, 2025

New funding for targeted therapy in glioblastoma

Professor Hubert Hondermarck has been awarded Cancer Council funding of $439,533 for a translational research project to develop a targeted therapy to
April 11, 2025

MHF Centre backs big ideas to beat brain cancer – Media Release

Big ideas in brain cancer research have been fast-tracked by the University of Newcastle’s Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research. The MHF
February 25, 2025

Simin Zheng passes her PhD Confirmation

Congratulations to PhD student Simin Zheng who passed her PhD Confirmation on Thursday13 February. Simin’s work is supported by the MHF Centre
February 6, 2025

New Funding Partnership Backs Innovative Paediatric Brain Cancer Treatment

A pioneering partnership has been established to fund critical clinical trials for targeted treatments in children and young adults diagnosed with high-grade
February 3, 2025

Three Tour de Cure Grants awarded

We’re delighted to announce that three researchers in the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research have been awarded funding in
January 20, 2025

International Brain Tumour Research Summit | Newcastle, Australia

Tickets are now on-sale for the 2025 International Brain Tumour Research Summit here in Newcastle. Join us to hear from National and

MARK HUGHES FOUNDATION CENTRE FOR BRAIN CANCER RESEARCH

A multi-disciplinary, collaborative research centre which brings together scientists and clinicians, consumers and patient care professionals and builds on the University of Newcastle’s established and dynamic cancer research ecosystem and world-class technology, spaces and infrastructure.

Learn more about our Brain Cancer Research

Our Scientific Committee also evaluate current research studies, in an attempt to direct funds to where they can be of the most benefit.

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