Next week, Wednesday 22nd July, we will hear from the team from the Monash University Prostate Cancer Research Group that is dedicated to improving outcomes for men with prostate cancer by developing more precise approaches to diagnosis, treatment selection, and disease monitoring. Their work spans laboratory-based discovery science, clinical trials, and innovative blood-based tests, with the goal of ensuring that every patient receives the right treatment at the right time to achieve the best possible outcome.
Dr David Pook (left) and Associate Professor Mitchell Lawrence (2nd from left) receive the “Big Cheque” from organisers Soula Ganiatsas and Ian Goldsmith at the 2024 Charity Golf Day.
Come along and hear from Professor Renea Taylor – Co-Head of the Cancer Program at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, focused on developing new therapeutic strategies for advanced prostate cancer,
Dr Edmond Kwan – Medical Oncologist and Clinician-Scientist investigating the biological mechanisms that drive prostate cancer progression and treatment resistance,
Dr David Pook – Medical Oncologist leading the translation of research discoveries into clinical trials and improved treatment options for men with prostate cancer and
Associate Professor Mitchell Lawrence – Laboratory Head in the Prostate Cancer Research Group, focused on developing new hormone therapies for prostate cancer, with a particular interest in improving both survival and quality of life for patients.
Our Club is currently seeking funding support from overseas Clubs and Districts so we can submit a Global Grant application for $174,000 to purchase vital equipment to support the Team’s world leading investigative work. Our Club is providing $70,000 of funds raised from the last two Charity Golf Days towards this Grant application.