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Targeting the effector site with IFN-alphabeta-inducing TLR ligands reactivates tumor-resident CD8 T cell responses to eradicate established solid tumors

Effective antitumor CD8 T cell responses may be activated by directly targeting the innate immune system within tumors.

First Nations Childhood Cancer Research

A first of its kind research program at The Kids Research Institute Australia aims to develop new strategies to better treat Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with cancer.

Associate Professor Laurence Cheung

Co-Head, Leukaemia Translational Research

Associate Professor Raelene Endersby

Co-Head, Brain Tumour Research

Professor Nick Gottardo

Head of Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology and Haematology, Perth Children’s Hospital; Co-head, Brain Tumour Research Program, The Kids Research Institute Australia

Professor Rishi S. Kotecha

Co-Head, Leukaemia Translational Research

Professor Ursula Kees

Honorary Emeritus Fellow

Big run ends, race for cure continues

Our local legend, brain cancer researcher Jacob Byrne, has crossed the finish line of his final marathon, completing his Big Run for Little Brains - 30 marathons in 30 days, covering 1266km across Perth’s local government areas.

Brain Cancer Awareness Month Q&A: Dr Hetal Dholaria’s vital work for WA Kids

Each year in Australia, around 120 children are diagnosed with brain cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related death in young people.

Funding boost for childhood cancer research projects

Projects to improve outcomes for leukaemia patients and reduce skin cancer rates in young Aboriginal people have received funding through Cancer Council WA.