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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. MHF funds a wide range of projects locally, nationally, and internationally focusing on collaborative, innovative, translational research. This includes research fellowships, PHD projects, innovation grants and pilot programs. MHF also donated $3 million to the Australian Brain Cancer Mission with the goal of doubling survival rates within 10 years.

September 2, 2024

BRAIN CANCER INNOVATION GRANTS ARE NOW OPEN

Grants will be allocated via an open and competitive process. The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research at The University
July 31, 2024

$1m Mark Hughes Foundation investment to accelerate race to brain cancer cure

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has today announced a $1m investment to bring two of Australia’s leading brain cancer research centres together
July 30, 2024

Supporting a loved one with brain cancer to donate their brain: A qualitative study

We are delighted to share this qualitative study conducted by Biobanking and Clinical Research Manager, Cassandra Griffin which was recently published on
May 28, 2024

The impact of brain cancer care coordinators on healthcare utilization and outcomes in patients with glioblastoma

We would like to congratulate Martin Hong, Lucy Leigh, Connor Ballinger, Penny Reeves, Alisha Gooley, Sandy Nixon, Chris Paul and James Lynam on having published this research article showing
April 10, 2024

CHRISTIAN BEHLER AWARDED WILLGOOSE SCHOLARSHIP

We are excited to introduce our newest PhD student, Christian Behler, who was awarded the MHF Centre’s Willgoose Scholarship. This scholarship honours
November 17, 2023

2024/2025 Innovation Grants

The success of this years Beanie for Brain Cancer campaign has allowed the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) Centre for Brain Cancer Research at
November 17, 2023

Willgoose PhD Scholarship in Medical Image Analysis

Thanks to last years Christmas campaign – Giving Season, we are pleased to announce the advertisement of the Garry Willgoose PhD Scholarship.
November 2, 2023

Human cerebrospinal fluid affects chemoradiotherapy sensitivities in tumor cells from patients with glioblastoma

Dr Bardy is an internationally recognised leader in the field of human neural stem cells, and an expert in electrophysiology and single
June 29, 2023

Using the immune system to target and destroy blood vessels feeding aggressive brain tumours

Using the immune system to target and destroy blood vessels feeding aggressive brain tumours Chief Investigator: Professor Michael P. Brown (Centre for
June 13, 2023

Symposium spurs race to beat brain cancer

With the end game being a cure for brain cancer, the niche collective of more than 120 experts showcased recent research developments
April 26, 2023

Establishment of the Australian Brain Tumour Collaborative

The Australian Brain Tumour Collaborative (ABTC) held its inaugural steering committee meeting on 9 December 2022. The Collaborative aims to develop and
April 5, 2023

MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research Update

Prof Mike Fay, Foundation MHF Chair in Brain Cancer and Centre Director We are thrilled to provide you with an update on the

Donate today & help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Donate today, help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

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