The new Australian Cancer Research Foundation Cancer Genomics Facility has opened in Adelaide, which will conduct research into faulty genes and developing individually-tailored treatments.

 

The centre was opened with a joint funding grant of $5 million from the South Australian Government and Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

 

“This facility has state-of-the-art gene sequencers and team of senior scientists to analyse and apply their findings and will lift cancer research in Australia to a new level,” State Minister for Health and Ageing John Hill said.

 

“The facility, situated within the Centre for Cancer Biology of SA Pathology on Frome Road, will help our researchers to develop better diagnostics and more effective treatments tailored for patients’ particular needs.”

 

“The end result of this research will contribute to the eventual development of personalised cancer treatment with fewer long-term side effects and better patient outcomes,” Mr Hill said.

 

ACRF Chairman Tom Dery said, “The Australian Cancer Research Foundation funds only the most promising cancer research initiatives across the country and there’s no doubt that this new centre will fast-track discoveries with a focus on improved diagnosis and treatments for all types of cancer.