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APGI AU

APGI AU

The Australian Pancreatic Genome Initiative

Lead Institution

Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia

Country

Australia

Program Description

The Australian Pancreatic Genome Initiative (APGI) is a global research enterprise of over 100 scientists, clinicians and allied health professionals involved in pancreatic cancer research and care. The APGI has mapped the genome of pancreatic cancer in a landmark effort as part of Australia’s contribution to the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC) 25k project and Pan Cancer Analysis project. This fundamental understanding of the genetic underpinnings of Pancreatic Cancer will accelerate the evolution of pancreatic cancer care into the molecular age of oncology. The APGI’s world-class BioResource –  biological samples coupled with comprehensive clinical and genomic data – is aiding research worldwide in ongoing discovery and development through quality research and strategic collaborations.


Program Team

Anthony Gill, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney

Lead Investigator

Nicola Waddell, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane

Lead Investigator

John Pearson, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane

Lead Investigator


Name

Role

Institution, location

Gloria Jeong

Programme Administrator

Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia

Amber Johns

Programme Administrator

Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia

Paul Timpson

Scientist

Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia

Lorraine Chantrill

Medical Oncology

Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre, Australia

Neil Merrett

Surgery

Bankstown Hospital, Australia

Jaswinder Samra

Surgery

Royal North Shore Hospital, Australia




Funding Organisations

Cancer Council NSW

Sydney, Australia

cancercouncil.com 

PanKind, The Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation

Sydney, Australia

pankind.org.au 







Further Information

Program Website

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