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Intravital imaging allows researchers to view live drug response and treatment resistant ‘pockets’ in Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers at the Garvan Institute have developed a novel way to monitor drug response and resistance in pancreatic cancer, utilizing a mouse model that allows for the real time visualisation of the effect of drug treatment within tumours. The team at the Garvan...

2022 A Year in Reflection
2022 was another year of facing and overcoming challenges for people around the world. As we move into a new year, it is a good time to reflect on achievements and accomplishments. Throughout the year, the APGI has continued to support Pancreatic Cancer research...

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, this November iconic buildings over Australia will light up purple to raise awareness for the disease and to celebrate and honour survivors and loved ones. Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer...

Pancreatic cancer clinical trial to test new approach to treatment
A new clinical trial for people with advanced pancreatic cancer, has now commenced in Australia. The trial led by Amplia Therapeutics, in collaboration with Professor Paul Timpson from the Invasion and Metastasis Lab at The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, will...

Immune system editing offers a possible target for pancreatic cancer vaccine
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers and five-year survival rates are just 10%. A very small number of patients live longer, with less than 2% surviving more than 10 years after diagnosis. Researchers have been working to understand how this cancer...

PanKind foundation supports new study to improve immunotherapy outcomes in pancreatic cancer
The Avner Australian Pancreatic Cancer Matrix Atlas group (APMA) will investigate a potential new way to improve immunotherapy outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer using a class of drug that can reduce the metabolic rewiring of the cancer cells thanks to a...

World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is recognised as World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. We take time to raise awareness of the disease, celebrate survivors and acknowledge pancreatic cancer research. Pancreatic cancer has now become the third leading cause of cancer deaths...

Pancreatic cancer ‘priming’ may make chemotherapy more effective
A new approach to ‘prime’ the tumour environment may improve how effective chemotherapy is for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, one of the most aggressive forms of pancreatic cancer. In preclinical models, a team from the Invasion and Metastasis Lab at The Garvan...

Webinar: Genetic Testing and Inherited Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Tanya Dwarte, Associate Genetic Counsellor and Clinical Research Coordinator at the APGI will give a presentation about Genetics and Pancreatic cancer. This webinar will highlight the current understanding of sporadic and inherited forms of pancreatic cancer and...

Season’s Greetings from the APGI
APGI BioResource Project Summary 2020 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone around the world. Our thoughts are with those who have suffered physically and emotionally this year. Despite the challenges here at the APGI we have maintained our commitment to...