The importance of clinical trials for blood cancer patients
Dr Kat Lewis works as a Haematology Clinical Research Fellow for Blood Cancer Research WA. Kat packed up her life and family in the… Read More
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Prof Mark Dawson receives Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
Professor Mark Dawson has been awarded the 2020 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year. This prestigious award is one of the Australian… Read More
Supporting Women in Lymphoma – “You can’t be what you can’t see”*
Despite how far society has advanced towards equal rights for women, women are still under-represented in medical leadership roles. Prof Judith Trotman highlighted this concern… Read More
Fellowships provide our Australian researchers with time to do what they do best – Research
For the first time, the Snowdome Foundation pivoted its annual Blood Sweat and Tears of Joy educational event from face-to-face to virtual. This increased access… Read More
Paying tribute to Tom Long
Beck Long shared Tom’s journey with myeloma on The Morning Show to highlight the importance of funding research into blood cancers. The interview is heartfelt… Read More
Welcoming our new CEO Kirstee Macbeth
The Snowdome Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Kirstee Macbeth as CEO. Snowdome Chairman John Salvaris said: “Kirstee is an exceptional leader. Her… Read More
Prof Miles Prince AM provides a COVID 19 update
After living with the corona virus for 9 months what have we learned about the impact of the corona virus on people with a blood… Read More
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
The month of September is dedicated to raising awareness for blood cancers. It is alarming that every 36 minutes another Australian will be diagnosed with… Read More
Australia funds new treatments for blood cancer
Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) As of September 1st 2020, patients with relapsed/refractory CLL and SLL considered unsuitable for treatment… Read More
FDA approves 6 new blood cancer treatments in the last 3 months
Since June 2020 the FDA has approved 6 new blood cancer treatments and expanded the use of an already available treatment. Sadly none are approved… Read More
