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Introducing our Executive Director

Introducing our Executive Director

Professor Paul Foster is leading the Woolcock on the next part of its journey.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Let's work together to raise awareness, educate and support all affected by lung cancer

The Secret Life of Microbes

The Secret Life of Microbes

The unique mix of bacteria found in people’s lungs may one day lead to tailored lung cancer treatment

Lung cancer screening - the bigger picture

Lung cancer screening - the bigger picture

The evidence is clear - targeted lung cancer screening saves lives

The health benefits of 'Big Data'

The Health Benefits of 'Big Data'

Data can provide insights but it's up to the researchers to find a way forward

Following your gut on lung cancer

Following your gut on lung cancer

How the human microbiome can boost the effect of cancer therapies

Lung cancer crusader recognised

Lung cancer crusader recognised

Congratulations Professor Matthew Peters, Lung Health Legend Award recipient 2023

New direction for lung cancer research

New direction for lung cancer research

A recent study shows new cause for hope

Germs a secret weapon in lung cancer fight

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Germs a secret weapon in lung cancer fight

Bacteria could soon tell us how well a person will respond to lung cancer treatment

Lung cancer and the microbiome: harnessing the potential of our 'native' bacteria

Lung cancer and the microbiome

Anna McLean is working to find better diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer

New support for our fight against lung cancer

New support for our fight against lung cancer

Two grants will help advance our cutting-edge research on the microbiome and lung cancer.

What will Woolcock researchers be working on in 2021?

What will our researchers be working on in 2021?

Our research leaders tell us what they're doing to tackle the 'hot topics' in their field.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month at the Woolcock Centre for Lung Cancer Research

Lung Cancer Awareness Month at the Woolcock

Did you know that almost 9,000 Australians die from lung cancer every year?

Study to reveal why some cancer treatments don’t work

Study to reveal why some treatments don’t work

Bacteria in the gut and lungs may be influencing how lung cancer patients respond

New Director Set to Transform Lung Cancer Future

New Director to Transform Lung Cancer Future

Esteemed cancer researcher Professor Maija Kohonen-Corish has been appointed

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