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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.

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

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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