Public Lecture Series on Cancer
In 2009, the University of Sydney Cancer Research Network will launch their Public Lecture Series on Cancer.
The Series is an important opportunity for members of the public and cancer researchers to come together and learn about and discuss current findings in cancer research.
The inaugural lecture, titled ‘Cancer: Hitting the Target’, will be presented by Professor Rick Kefford. It is kindly supported by the Cancer Council NSW.
Please encourage your colleagues, students, family and friends to join us. All welcome!
Cancer: Hitting the Target
Professor Rick Kefford
Thursday 9 July 2009
5.30pm lecture starts
6.30pm drinks and canapés
In the past five years there has been huge progress in drug treatment for patients with most forms of cancer, paralleled by dramatic reductions in cancer mortality. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, new “smart” drugs target specific abnormalities in the software of cancer cells. These molecular targets are collectively cancer’s “Achilles’ heel”. They offer great hope for controlling a disease that is notorious for its ability to evade the normally robust biochemical mechanisms for ridding the body of faulty cells.
PRESENTED BY PROFESSOR RICHARD KEFFORD
Professor Richard Kefford is Chair of Medicine at the University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital; Director of the Westmead Institute for Cancer Research; and Chair of the Division of Medicine at Westmead Hospital. He is also Clinical Research Director of the Melanoma Institute of Australia; Deputy Director of the Westmead Millennium Institute; and Consultant Medical Oncologist to the NSW Breast Cancer Institute.
Professor Kefford founded the Department of Medical Oncology at Westmead Hospital (1986), the Familial Cancer Service at Westmead (1992) and the Westmead Institute for Cancer Research (1996). He continues NHMRC and CINSW Program Grant research into the molecular biology of melanoma. From 2001 – 2006, he Chaired the NHMRC Research Project Grants Committee. Professor Kefford has been Principal or Chief Investigator on over 30 clinical trials in melanoma, and author of over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles.
Venue
Eastern Avenue Auditorium, The University of Sydney (Camperdown campus)
Bookings
There is no charge for this event, however RSVP is required by Wednesday 1 July 2009.
To make a booking, email your name to Merilyn Heuschkel at merilynh@health.usyd.edu.au. Please title the email ‘Cancer Research Network Public Lecture Series on Cancer’
THIS LECTURE IS FREE OF CHARGE
Parking
Parking is available at the Camperdown campus, a short distance from the venue. From 3.00pm – 6.00am, Monday to Friday, rates are as follows:
- $6 flat rate
- $2 hourly rate (to maximum $6)
For further information visit the University of Sydney website.
Public transport
The Camperdown campus is accessible by both train and bus. For times and routes call 131 500 or visit the Transport Info website.
Contact us
For further information about the lecture please contact Merilyn Heuschkel via or on 02 9036 6307.
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Supporters
This lecture is generously supported by the Cancer Council NSW
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