Cancer

A cancer-free future is a bold vision, but we truly believe it’s possible if we work together.

We’ve all known and loved people with cancer. We’ve seen them go through treatments—treatments we want to make better. We’ve dealt with loss—loss we dearly want to avoid. We’ve seen the challenges of readjusting to life after cancer—challenges we want to make easier.

At Flinders, we’re looking to create more effective treatments, achieve earlier detection and intervention, and prevent cancer from developing in the first place. We also want to help people who have had cancer to get back on their feet physically, mentally and financially.

FHMRI Cancer brings together research laboratories, clinical trials infastructure and treatment facilities. We forge connections between more than 150 cancer-focused researchers and clinicians, as well as our patients.

We have a shared focus on innovation—on finding new and creative solutions that can make an impact on people’s lives. We do it by working collaboratively, drawing on the diverse expertise and experiences of our people.

Research impact

How cancer changed everything

"I was in a very dark and confused place, but then I found myself in a room with survivors for the first time. I walked out of there not feeling so isolated," says cancer survivor, Monique Bareham.

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Cancer survivorship and supportive care research

Digital health cancer care roadmap

A strategic framework for the implementation of digital health in cancer care in Australia. "We don't just treat cancer, we care for the individual and their loved ones to help build strength and maintain hope throughout the cancer journey," says Professor Bodga Koczwara.

Download the Roadmap

Bowel cancer prevention

Research has shown that at-home bowel cancer screening kits can reduce deaths from bowel cancer by 15-25%. The test is extremely simple but only about 41% of people use them and send them back. Our researchers are working to increase participation in bowel cancer screening. Research lead, Associate Professor Erin Symonds.

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Our researchers

Our researchers are located across Flinders campuses, including the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer and the Health and Medical Research Building.

This infastructure brings together lab-based research, clinical trials and treatment services to accelerate our goal of improving patient outcomes. We welcome all queries about our research, clinical trials, collaboration and postgraduate opportunities through Flinders University.

FHMRIcancer@flinders.edu.au

Co-Directors

Leadership group

Bogda Koczwara

Sonja Klebe

David Watson

Early- and mid-career research committee

Research groups

Our research groups conduct world-class cancer research encompassing cutting-edge biology, clinical translation, clinical trials, public health, digital solutions, behavioural sciences and allied health support.

Our partners include consumers, cancer advocates, charities, and non-government organisations (NGOs). We are thankful for support from philanthropy, industry and government.

Explore our research groups

Study with us

Become a Flinders cancer researcher.

Whatever your background knowledge, there will be a research training position for you in one of our multidisciplinary cancer research teams. From clinical science, nursing, medical science, psychology and public health, to social science, chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology and more, there is a project for you.

You will be supervised by leaders in their field and work with researchers and clinicians from other disciplines in a truly collaborative, real-world health and medical environment.

Cancer research projects available

Cancer research pathways for clinicians

Higher degrees by research

Support us

You can share in our vision. Join us in creating a cancer-free future by getting involved in FHMRI's research programs and clinical trials.

We acknowledge Flinders Foundation for supporting cancer research at Flinders University.

Learn more about FHMRI consumer engagement

Contact us

fhmricancer@flinders.edu.au

Location

Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer building
Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042

Free parking is available in car park 12 (next to the Flinders University sports field) on weekends and after 6pm on weekdays. Public parking is available in the Wilson's multi-storey car park.