www.ludwig.edu.au

The Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to basic and clinical research with the ultimate goal of eradicating cancer. The Institute focuses on many aspects of basic and clinical cancer research, including cancer genetics and genomics, tumour immunology and cell growth and differentiation. The Institute’s research is carried out by over 750 scientists, clinicians, and support staff at 10 branches in seven countries, rather than at a single site. This model was chosen to facilitate the worldwide recruitment of scientists and to draw on the different strengths of a variety of laboratory and clinical environments. All branches are situated at major research and hospital centres.  The Institute is committed to translating its basic research discoveries into clinical practice.  It has established its own Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) reagent production as well as regulatory and monitoring capabilities, and is an active sponsor of its own clinical trials.  The Clinical Program of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research was established to facilitate the transition of discoveries from the laboratory to the clinic in a collaborative academic environment. The program’s emphasis is on early stage clinical trials investigating treatments discovered by the Institute’s research laboratories.  The translation of the research to the clinic is viewed as the last phase of the initial discovery process, rather than the first phase of commercial development. 

Educational Activities:

• Participate in educational events such as Science Week

• Host work experience for students in Years 10 to 12

• Will attend a career information session organized by your school

•  Formal placements for TAFE and tertiary students completing science related courses

Educational Resources:

• Online educational resource designed for school students

• Some educational material for distribution to schools
   

Educational Events: 

• Open days for tertiary students to attend
   

External Relations Committee: Maree Faux, Meredith Layton, Fiona Smyth, Terry Johns, Franca Casagranda

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Parkville Campus
Street Address:    6th floor, Centre for Medical Research, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria.
Postal Address:   Post Office Box 2008, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria 3050, Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9341 3155   Fax: (+61 3) 9341 3104

Austin Campus
Street Addresses: Cancer Vaccine Program/Joint Oncology Unit, 6th Floor, Harold Stokes Building, Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084
Tel: (+61 3)9496 5726   Fax: (+61 3)9496 5334
Tumour Targeting Program, 1st Floor, Harold Stokes Building, Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084
Tel: (+61 3) 9496 5876     Fax: (+61 3) 9496 5892