To find out more about breast cancer research, follow the links below. This section includes a listing of institutes and research bodies involved in breast cancer research in Australia, a summary of a recent report on the types of breast cancer research being undertaken in Australia, and links to medical journals and databases which have information on published research. Prepared by the Melbourne Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research on behalf of the Australian Cancer Society. CARA aims to provide access to information about cancer research in Australia. You can search the database by research institution, researchers, tumour types, keywords, and funding agencies.
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The state and territory cancer organisations also fund cancer research. Includes a Breast Cancer Mutation Group. Victorian Breast Cancer Research Initiative A consortium of medical research institutes is participating in the Victorian Breast Cancer Initiative. This consortium will form an institution without walls. The Institute has 5 principal research programs, including a breast cancer research program, headed by Dr Cherrell Hirst, AO, Director, The Wesley Breast Clinic.