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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.

October 1, 2026

Building Momentum: PhD Student Secures New Research Funding

A major milestone in a researcher’s career is winning their first grant, so we’d love to celebrate the success of MHF Centre
September 23, 2026

National partnership to accelerate brain cancer innovation

MHF CENTRE NEWS: National brain cancer research partnerships are being strengthened with new Innovation Partner Node Funding from the Mark Hughes Foundation
August 19, 2026

TarGet Trial Update

Target D of the TarGeT umbrella trial has officially enrolled its first participant at Perth Children’s Hospital! Following the activation of Sydney
August 11, 2026

Congratulations Simin

Congratulations to MHF Centre PhD Student Simin Zheng who won the Best Poster Award at the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy
August 7, 2026

PBS listings include first new treatment in 20 years for rare brain cancer

A huge milestone for the brain tumour community as Health Minister Mark Butler MP announced that Vorasidenib will be listed on the
May 4, 2026

Backing Research for Childhood Brain Cancer

For children diagnosed with Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), an aggressive type of cancer that forms in the brainstem and currently has no

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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