Precision Prevention and Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer

Why are more young people getting colorectal cancer? | Prof Mark Jenkins & A/Prof Dan Buchanan

The incidence of colorectal cancer in young adults is increasing in many westernised countries including Australia, the cause of which is currently unknown. Detailing the mutational processes in the tumour could hold the key to unlocking this public health problem.

Exploration of sex differences in the genetic susceptibility of glioma

Using real-world data, the group have established a framework to quantify the population health economic impact of new cancer treatments for colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma.

Using an SMS to increase bowel cancer screening through general practice, does it work?

SMARTscreen was a project that designed and trialed an SMS to increase uptake of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program including endorsement by general practice, how-to-do the kit and a video of a person who benefitted from the program. We demonstrated this increased screening uptake in patients.

What explains breast cancer familial aggregation?

Dr Shuai Li presents genetic models that explain the residual breast cancer familial aggregation and relevant implications for breast cancer genetic susceptibility and risk prediction.