2019

Articles

10 September 2019

Academics celebrated as AFR Women of Influence

The seventh year of the Australian Financial Review's 100 Women of Influence list again recognises the contribution of our women academics to the community.
29 August 2019

Seeking prostate cancer treatments in the DNA of ancient tribes

Professor Vanessa Hayes' quest to understand the drivers of prostate cancer takes her from the laboratory to the African desert. Her discoveries could lead to earlier diagnosis and more targeted treatments.
01 March 2019

University of Sydney wins $7.5m funding for landmark cancer research

Two new cancer projects will potentially help millions of patients around the world and increase survival rates by developing more effective, personalised treatments.
19 February 2019

$7 million funding for rare cancer and diseases clinical trials

Researchers from the University of Sydney have been awarded funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) to improve treatments and discover cures for rare cancers and rare diseases.
11 February 2019

What are the early warning signs of ovarian cancer?

Each year in Australia, more than 1,500 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Of those diagnosed, only 43% will survive more than 5 years - making it one of the deadliest cancers for women.
04 February 2019

5 cancer research breakthroughs at Sydney

For World Cancer Day, we've taken a look at the most recent cancer breakthroughs coming out of medicine, health and science research at the University.