Children's Cancer Institute

Leading childhood cancer researcher, Professor Maria Kavallaris AM FAHMS FRSN, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows, one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers worldwide. Head of the Translational Cancer Nanomedicine Group at Children's Cancer Institute, and founding Director of the Australian Centre for NanoMedicine at the University of NSW, Professor Kavallaris, attended the induction ceremony in person in Virginia, USA, on 31 March. Elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows “for pioneering advances in cancer biology that led to new technologies and strategies for identification and delivery of therapeutic agents,” Professor Kavallaris said she was proud to see her contributions acknowledged in this way. ‘Being inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows is a profound honour for me. This recognition of my work at the interface of cancer, chemistry and engineering is incredibly meaningful, and it motivates me to continue pushing the boundaries of medical and biological engineering. I am grateful for the support of my lab members, collaborators and peers and excited about the future advancements we can achieve together.’ One of the first scientists to join the Institute when its laboratories opened in 1984, Professor Kavallaris has become internationally renowned in the field of childhood cancer research and has made several world-first discoveries. She is particularly well known for her groundbreaking research into clinical drug resistance, targeted therapies, and the application of nanotechnology to cancer treatment. She has received many prestigious awards for her work. In 2019 she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to medicine and medical research in the field of childhood and adult cancers, and in 2020 she was named NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year. #AlifeShoulBeLong #CuringChildhoodCancer #ItsNotIfItsWhen #AIMBE

There's still time to sign up for Sydney Run2Cure 2025. Neuroblastoma Australia are planning an epic event that will help accelerate the pace of research so children with neuroblastoma can access kinder treatments and better outcomes. Can you help them reach an event record breaking 4,000 competitors? Run2Cure Sydney will once again return to The Domain’s iconic grounds this Sunday April 6. Whether you’re a serious athlete looking to smash a PB in the half marathon, or a newbie runner who wants to take on the 3km challenge, this inclusive event is perfect for all fitness levels. And of course, there'll be the much loved Little Heroes 1km walk, plus family friendly entertainment and activities throughout the morning. Join us on Sunday April 6, 2025 to run, jog, or walk – let's race together to stop neuroblastoma in its tracks. Register today at www.run2cure.org.au

Whether you’re a swimmer or a spectator, it's going to be a beautiful morning down at Balmoral Beach on Sunday 6th April for the annual BALMORAL SWIM Come on down and enjoy a spectacular morning and either jump in the water yourself, or cheer on all the amazing swimmers. Good luck to all the everyone taking part! You are all helping us to change the future for children with cancer in Australia, and for that we are truly grateful. While you're there, make sure to visit our Children's Cancer Institute marquee, where we’ll be running some fun science experiments! If you’d like to support our research and help us to find more effective treatment options, and ultimately a cure for all children with cancer, there's still time to register, or you can sponsor a friend or team at https://lnkd.in/gkbpt98u We hope to see you there! #ALifeShouldBeLong #CuringChildhoodCancer #ItsNotIfItsWhen #BalmoralSwim

We can hardly believe it - today is the LAST DAY of 86K for a Cure 2025! THANK YOU to our INCREDIBLE 86K for a Cure community for coming together this month in the most amazing show of solidarity. So far, together, you have raised over $2.39million for vital cancer research, and logged over 462,000 kilometres across Australia - WOW! We are SO inspired by all your amazing efforts to help kids with cancer. 💚 Every month in Australia, 86 kids are diagnosed with cancer, and on average 12 of these kids won’t survive. Your support is helping to fund the development of more effective treatments that have the potential to save countless young lives. So from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. It's not to late to give it one last push and FINISH STRONG with your challenge. Share your page now to let everyone know that today is the LAST DAY of 86K for a Cure, and you'd love their support for how far you've come! 💪 https://lnkd.in/gJ5zAzdn #ALifeShouldBeLong #CuringChildhoodCancer #86KforaCure

There are only 3 days left of 86K for a Cure 2025. The finish line is in sight!🏁💚 We are so grateful to our inspiring 86K for a Cure community for showing up this month with unstoppable dedication. Your efforts over the last 4 weeks are making a real impact for kids with cancer and their families. ✨ Now’s the time to bring it home strong! 💪 Every month in Australia, 86 kids are diagnosed with cancer, and sadly, 12 won’t survive. Your support is helping fund breakthrough treatments that could save lives. Let’s give it one final push! Share your fundraising page now and let your supporters know you’re going all in for the final stretch! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gJ5zAzdn #EndingChildhoodCancer #86KForACure #BringItHomeStrong

Today is your LAST CHANCE to DOUBLE your impact for kids with cancer! 💚 It's the FINAL week of the 86K for a Cure challenge, and for today only every dollar you raise will be DOUBLED (up to $50K) thanks to NSW Trial Exams and a generous supporting partner! Matched funds are LIMITED, so act fast before they run out! ⏱ This is it - the finish line is in sight. Now's the time to go all in for the 86 kids diagnosed with cancer every month in Australia. Together, we WILL find a cure for childhood cancer once and for all! Share your page and let’s make this final push count! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g88bKAR6 #86KforACure #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #DoubleYourImpact

We can hardly believe it but it's officially the last week of 86K for a Cure 2025! So far, our incredible community of over 8,255 champions from all over Australia have come together to log OVER 355,268 KILOMETRES (and counting!) for kids with cancer... WOW! 💚🥹 We are so incredibly grateful for all your hard work and support, and for the final time TOMORROW, all donations to 86K for a Cure will be DOUBLED (up to $50K)! A HUGE thank you to our amazing partner, NSW Trial Exams, and our generous supporting partner for making this possible. There are just 5 DAYS TO GO and tomorrow is your LAST CHANCE to double your impact, so let's give this one last push for the 86 kids who are diagnosed with cancer every month in Australia. 💪 By raising funds for critical research, you are truly helping to save young lives, and it is only through research that we will one day find a cure for this awful disease. Set an alarm and mark your calendars to tell everyone that tomorrow they can DOUBLE their support for these brave kids and their families when they sponsor you. **But remember, the funds will go quickly, so don't wait! #86KforaCure #CuringChildhoodCancr #ItsNotIfItsWhen #ALifeShouldBeLong

It had already been a difficult year for Noah's family. When he was four months old, floods destroyed their home in Tasmania, forcing them to relocate. Just as life was settling again, Noah became lethargic, stopped drinking milk, and his stomach became swollen and hard. After multiple hospital visits, a doctor finally ordered an ultrasound. That’s when they found it - a tumour taking over Noah’s tiny body. Rushed to Melbourne Children’s Hospital, Noah deteriorated quickly. He was placed in intensive care, sedated, and put on a breathing machine. At just 10 months old, Noah was diagnosed with a malignant rhabdoid tumour - a rare and aggressive cancer. ‘They put you in this little room and tell you your kid has cancer,’ mum Alex shares. ‘It was like, alright, we’re in survival mode. We can’t cry about this; we've got to keep our kid alive.’ Noah’s prognosis was grim - at best, a 30% chance of survival. He endured six rounds of chemotherapy to shrink the tumour before undergoing an 8hr surgery just before his first birthday. Against all odds, he bounced back quickly, bringing his parents a moment of hope. As treatment neared its end, Noah's parents thought he was going downhill again. "I begged every doctor I could find to get scans done on Noah," Alex shares. "But we kept getting told he was fine, and that he wouldn’t need any until end of treatment." By the time the scans were finally done, it was too late. The cancer had spread. There were no more treatment options. Noah had just weeks to live. Determined to bring him home to Tasmania, the family moved into a house furnished by loved ones. They treasured every moment, sharing quiet days together. In his final days, Noah was kept comfortable at home, surrounded by love. His parents held him close, telling him everything they wanted him to hear. "We told him that he didn't need to be in pain and that he could let go," Alex shares. Ten months after his diagnosis, Noah passed away in his sleep. "I want to raise awareness of this tumour and get more research because the survival rate is so incredibly low. We were told that there wasn't really any hope. And I want there to be hope" - Alex, Noah’s mum. A life should be long. #CuringChildhoodCancer #ItsNotIfItsWhen #CancerResearch #MedicalResearch

THANK YOU to all our 86K for a Cure champions for raising an incredible $2,000,000 (so far) for childhood cancer research! We are SO inspired by all your amazing efforts to help kids with cancer. 💚🧡 Every month in Australia, 86 kids are diagnosed with cancer, and on average 12 of these kids won’t survive. Your support is helping to fund the development of more effective treatments that have the potential to save countless young lives. So from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU. Keep up the incredible efforts and together, we will put an end to childhood cancer! 💪 #ALifeShouldBeLong #CuringChildhoodCancer #ItsNotIfItsWhen

What better way to spend a Sunday morning than a swim at Balmoral Beach? Especially when that swim is helping to fight childhood cancer. The annual BALMORAL SWIM is back for another year in 2025 and we want you to get involved! Choose between a variety of distances from 1km to 5km swims, team relay challenge, school relay challenge, or the dedicated swim event for kids under 12. Funds raised through Balmoral Swim go towards the life-saving research at Children's Cancer Institute. Come down on Sunday 6th April for a beautiful morning overlooking Sydney Harbour and help us to turn our vision of curing childhood cancer into a reality. Register today at: https://lnkd.in/gkbpt98u #ALifeShouldBeLong #CuringChildhoodCancer #ItsNotIfItsWhen #BalmoralSwim