Blood Diseases & Cancer
We focus on four cancer types – melanoma, haematology, radiation oncology and medical oncology. Our cancer research and trials portfolio are one of the largest in the country, giving patients all over Victoria access to potentially life-saving treatments.
The Australian Centre for Blood Diseases's 18 research groups investigate blood cancers, thrombosis, and bleeding disorders. The ACBD’s research falls into three main areas:
- Blood Cancers and Stem Cells
- Thrombosis and Haemostasis
- Clinical Trial Research
To find out more, visit the The Australian Centre for Blood Disease's website
Spotlight on cancer research
Menopausal symptom relief for women with breast cancer
A trial led by Professor Susan Davis AO, Head of the Women’s Health Research Program at Monash’s Public Health and Preventive Medicine, has offered the first possibility of menopausal symptom relief for women with a certain type of breast cancer.
Other Alliance Research in Blood Diseases and Cancer
Alfred Health
- The Alfred Health Radiation Oncology Service focuses on prostate cancer.
- Part of the Alfred Cancer Program, Medical Oncology is a clinical service incorporating a research program that provides coordinated multidisciplinary care for patients with a wide range of malignancies.
- Victorian Melanoma Service Research
Burnet Institute
- Infection, Inflammation, and Innate Immunity Group – Develop prognostic tools and adjunctive therapies to predict and improve health outcomes for HIV patients.
Monash School of Translational Medicine
The School of Translational Medicine (STM) is at the forefront of translational research – expediting research discoveries into clinical applications and designing an Australian-first translational training program for graduate students.