Oncology Research Unit (Cancer Research)
About the ORU - What We Do
The Oncology Research Unit (ORU) is committed to carrying out first class research, both basic and translational, to improve knowledge of the biological basis of cancer and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The Unit is making significant and internationally recognised advances in understanding the molecular and structural basis of cancer using techniques ranging from gene discovery to cell culture and whole animal models. Projects undertaken within the Unit are frequently collaborative, involving expertise from other Departments within the Hospital including the Oncology Unit, the Institute of Pathology and the Gene Therapy Research Unit, the Children's Medical Research Institute, Westmead Hospital and Westmead Millennium Institute, as well as other local and international groups. Our location within a paediatric teaching hospital and the close relationship with the clinical oncology and pathology departments significantly strengthens the research program.
In addition, we are affiliated with the University of Sydney, providing the appropriate environment and resources for postgraduate study.
Overview
The Oncology Research Unit is committed to advancing cancer health care through excellence in basic, clinical and translational research.
The goal for research within the Oncology Research Unit and the clinical Oncology Unit of The Children's Hospital at Westmead is to improve the rate of cure in all children with cancer. With the increased understanding of cancer cell biology, our aim is to translate this knowledge into clinical practice which will lead to the early and accurate diagnosis of cancer, defined and optimised treatment regimes and the development of effective new therapies.
To reach this goal, in 1997 the Oncology Unit established its research dedicated arm, the Oncology Research Unit (ORU), from a founding team of experienced cancer cell biologists. The Unit now has research programs in the following areas:
To learn more about our oncology clinical and clinical research program, which includes the Bone Marrow Transplant Program, the Long Term Follow-up Clinic, Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Studies and Brain Tumour studies, please visit the Oncology Unit website area.
We are based in a clinical environment and our strong links to the oncology clinical service helps in the transition of research from bench to bedside and also has a place in driving the research agenda. To learn more about our oncology clinical and clinical research program, which includes the Bone Marrow Transplant Program, the Late Effects Clinic, Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Studies and Brain Tumour studies, please visit the Oncology Unit website area.
This document was updated on Thursday, 4th September 2008
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