Recent Articles

Dimity's Story

Tuesday, 1st Apr 25

On her 32nd birthday, Dimity Francis received news that changed her world - she had brain cancer.

Alex Dunn joins Brain Cancer Australia

Tuesday, 25th Mar 25

Australians with brain cancer deserve gold-standard treatment – regardless of where they live or what hospital they walk into.

In Memory of Kirsty Thorburn

Friday, 21st Mar 25

In January 2024, Kirsty Thorburn was diagnosed with a glioblastoma (or GBM) – the most common and aggressive form of brain cancer.

90th Member Joins National Consortium

Tuesday, 11th Mar 25

We are delighted to introduce the 90th member of our National Consortium – Professor Ron Firestein.

Introducing the Consumer Advisory Panel

Friday, 21st Feb 25

We’re proud to introduce the five consumer representatives of our newly established Consumer Advisory Panel.

Consortium Spotlight: Wayne Ng

Friday, 14th Feb 25

Wayne Ng, General Manager of the Victorian Cancer Biobank, is a driving force behind biobanking innovation in Australia

Stephen's Story

Friday, 31st Jan 25

Stephen Ellis knows firsthand the heartbreak of brain cancer.

2024 Message from Professor Lindy Jeffre...

Friday, 20th Dec 24

Christmas is always a sobering time for me, thinking of the families who have lost someone to brain cancer and the people dealing with the disease while everyone else is having fun.

Consortium Spotligh: Professor Terry O'B...

Wednesday, 18th Dec 24

Prof O’Brien, a leading neurologist and researcher, recognises the importance of collaboration in tackling brain cancer.

Charlotte's Story

Friday, 13th Dec 24

Charlotte’s journey with brain cancer began as an infant, when at 15 months she was diagnosed with a type of brain cancer called ependymoma.

Consortium Spotlight: Professor Cedric B...

Thursday, 5th Dec 24

It was the sheer complexity of the human brain that drew Professor Cedric Bardy to a career researching brain disorders and advancing lab methods for studying brain cells

Nigel's Story

Wednesday, 4th Dec 24

When Nigel Lokan received the all-clear from his latest brain scan, he couldn’t stop smiling.