Mark Hughes Foundation
Teaming up to save and improve the lives of everyone affected by brain cancer
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research is committed to finding a cure and improving the lives of those affected by brain cancer.
Our transformative research brings together experts working at the forefront of their fields. We aim to advance brain cancer research and achieve the greatest impact for brain cancer patients and their families.
Survival rates for patients with brain cancer have not improved in 30 years. We are acting now, teaming up to find a cure and give hope to everyone affected by brain cancer.
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research
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Mark Hughes’ fighting spirit reaches far beyond the rugby league field.
Committed to finding a cure
The Mark Hughes Foundation has teamed up with the University of Newcastle to tackle brain cancer. Together they have established the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research, located right here in the Hunter.
About the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research will drive critical research, education, and health care improvements for brain cancer patients, their families and carers.
About the Centre
The Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research brings together world-leading researchers to improve the lives of people living with brain cancer.
About Mark Hughes Foundation
The Mark Hughes Foundation's mission is to raise much needed funds for research, to create awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families.
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MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research
Research
By taking a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach, the MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research encompasses discovery and clinical research for brain cancer. This is supported by cross-cutting research themes to ensure an integrated approach and rapid translation to clinical practice.
Funding
Since its formation in May 2014, the Mark Hughes Foundation has provided much needed funding for brain cancer research through its innovation grants.
Our Team
The MHF Centre for Brain Cancer Research is driven by a proud team of clinicians, researchers, and professional staff. With a passion for advancement in Brain Cancer Research to achieve the greatest impact for Brain Tumour Patients and their families.
Our Team Scientific Stream Leaders MHF Brain Cancer Care Coordinators
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News and Events
Great minds tackle brain cancer puzzle at International Summit
Brilliant leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world have united to help solve the brain cancer puzzle at the inaugural International Brain Tumour Research Summit - Australia in Melbourne.
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Brain cancer team marks successful first year
As Australia’s best experts work harder than ever before to find a cure and give hope to everyone affected by brain cancer, we look back on a huge first year for the Mark Hughes Foundation Centre (MHF Centre) for Brain Cancer Research at the University of Newcastle.
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University of Newcastle 2023 Alumni Award recipients announced
Recipients of the 2023 University of Newcastle Alumni Excellence Awards were recognised at the annual celebration last night to celebrate their accomplishments in exceptional leadership, innovation, and outstanding community contributions.
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Symposium spurs race to beat brain cancer
Experts from across the nation are tackling brain cancer head on with collaboration front and centre following the inaugural symposium of the University of Newcastle’s Mark Hughes Foundation Centre for Brain Cancer Research.
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Drug combination discovery extending life expectancy of children with brain cancer
Newcastle and Hunter-based researchers have discovered a drug combination that could dramatically improve the life expectancy of children living with brain cancer.
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Brightest minds power quest for brain cancer cure
The world’s best and brightest experts on the quest to find a cure for brain cancer will unite in Newcastle to share research insights and identify further ways to collaborate and accelerate their mission.
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