Our Innovation Grant Winners
The presenting community-funded grants is always momentous occasion, and this year’s Innovation Grant is no exception. This grant... Read More
AGITG 2021 Highlights
As our 30 year celebrations come to an end, it’s a great time to look at the amazing... Read More
Tele-Trials: Improving Access to Rural, Regional and Remote Cancer Patients
Imagine if the barriers for accessing clinical trials, such as location and distance, were removed. Cancer patients across... Read More
New trials opening soon
Since 1991, the GI Cancer Institute has been leading practice-changing clinical trials to improve treatments and survival rates... Read More
A Champion for Stomach Cancer Research
In 2013, Trine lost her husband Matt to a rare type of stomach cancer called Linitis Plastica,... Read More
Member Spotlight: Dr Sarah Maloney
It’s great to be able to showcase our members and the incredible work they are doing. Dr Sarah... Read More
Recognising a pioneer during our 30th Anniversary
Each year, the John Zalcberg OAM Award for Excellence in AGITG Research recognises a member of the... Read More
November 2021: Research Update
A highlight of all our trial and research achievements this past month: NABNEC enrolment closing December 2021 The Read More
Celebrating 30 Years at the AGITG Annual Scientific Meeting
The 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting boasted a record number of attendees, held virtually over four days, on 12-15... Read More
Professor Nick Pavlakis – Leader of Treks and Trials
Inspired by the efforts of his colleagues, medical oncologist Professor Nick Pavlakis decided it was his turn to... Read More
Professor Tebbutt awarded the first Gastric Cancer Research Grant
Professor Niall Tebbutt has been awarded the Gastric Cancer Research Grant (including Linitis Plastica) to develop and apply artificial... Read More
Welcoming Andy Luan as Database and Supporter Relations Coordinator
Andy recently joined the AGITG and GI Cancer Institute as Database and Supporter Relations Coordinator. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY... Read More
October 2021: Research Update
A highlight of all our trial and research achievements this past month: DYNAMIC-Rectal closes patient enrolment The Read More
Welcoming Dr Sarah Hayes Translational Research Coordinator
Dr Sarah Hayes recently joined the AGITG and GI Cancer Institute in the new Translational Research Coordinator role. HOW... Read More
September 2021: Research Update
A highlight of all our trial and research achievements this past month: MONARCC protocol published Read More
Member Spotlight: Professor John Mariadason
Professor John Mariadason is a Translational Scientist and is head of the division of gastrointestinal cancers at the... Read More
The 2021 Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Idea Generation Workshop
Our fourth Idea Generation Workshop was held virtually on Friday 20 August, where innovative ideas for research and... Read More
Welcoming Rebekka Thompson-Jones as Communications Manager
Rebekka recently joined the AGITG and GI Cancer Institute as Acting Communications Manager covering Erin Burgess’s parental leave. HOW... Read More
Welcoming Alanna Melvin as Communications Coordinator
Alanna recently joined the AGITG and GI Cancer Institute as Communications Coordinator. HOW DID YOU COME TO WORK IN... Read More
NEW TRIAL OPENS: RoLaCaRT-1
A new surgical clinical trial comparing robotic surgery to keyhole surgery for people with colon cancer has just... Read More