Recent Articles

Fundraising Challenge: 200km Clocked for...

Tuesday, 13th May 25

In the lead-up to Brain Cancer Awareness Month, Shannon Camilleri set off on a 200km challenge.

Dr Niclas Skarne Joins Brain Cancer Aust...

Wednesday, 7th May 25

Biochemist and cancer researcher Dr Niclas Skarne is on a mission to unify Australia’s efforts in brain cancer biobanking and next-generation research.

New Board Appointment

Thursday, 1st May 25

Merck’s Josie Downey brings 20 years of pharma and biotech experience to Brain Cancer Australia.

Driving Progress in Biobanking and Organ...

Wednesday, 9th Apr 25

Brain Cancer Australia announces $500,000 in funding for Australian biobanks and organoid projects.

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.