Welcome to the 2023 edition of Chiron
We are pleased to highlight the remarkable achievements of our School and alumni through some fantastic stories broadly themed around personalised medicine and precision cancer care.
The future of cancer care is personal
Meet the researchers driving innovations in precision cancer care.
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What’s your cancer risk – and what will you do about it?
Researchers are developing a simple saliva test to predict a person’s specific cancer risk, boost appropriate screening and reduce the risks and costs of over-screening.
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Offering vital support and connection to underserved patients
Brain Tumours Online is a safe place for people impacted by a brain tumour to find accurate information and peer support.
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A one size fits all approach doesn’t work for rare cancers
Neuroendocrine tumours are rare, complex to diagnose and often incurable. Dr Emma Boehm is part of a team investigating the DNA changes that trigger these cancers to pinpoint best treatment.
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Delivering precision pain relief at the right time
Could a simple blood test or cheek swab identify key genetic biomarkers and reduce opioid failure in palliative cancer patients?
Celebrating achievements
Alumni impact
Making a difference through impactful research and helping peers stay connected.
Finding new, targeted therapies for childhood neurodevelopmental disability
The impacts of neurological disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, are complex and far-reaching but Australian researchers are finding new ways to offer support and hope.
Keeping the Class of 1963 connected
Dr Ian Gunn has been a dedicated volunteer in helping to maintain links between Melbourne Medical School’s Class of 1963.