A virtual centre with the sole focus of providing clinicians and researchers the resources needed to implement world-leading cancer care
CATCR is a virtual centre in Western Australia that focuses on fostering translatable research, development of new cancer treatment techniques, and implementing these advanced techniques into hospitals. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers are actively engaging with the public, government, corporate entities and other research centres to advance cancer research.
We want Western Australia to be a leader in cancer research worldwide.
To develop a world-leading cancer centre located here in Western Australia.
To push the frontiers of cancer research in a direction which is meaningful and translatable to both clinical practice and everyday Australians.
Our centre's logo intertwines with the lavender ribbon, which represents all cancers. Those who wish to improve cancer treatments, we are here to lend our support.
Significant improvements must be made to better facilitate more impactful cancer research and treatment outcomes.
Our team has developed a detailed strategic plan to establish one of the world’s leading cancer centres in Perth, Western Australia, which will improve cancer patient outcomes.
This plan will be implemented across 10 initiatives and three phases.
Cancer treatment requires a multi-faceted and inter-departmental approach. We are currently in the process of developing a number of cancer departments to develop new treatment techniques utilising the latest technology. This requires collaborating with world-class scientists to combine existing treatments for better results, and working directly with patients and their specialists to speed-up the application of research in the real world.
Progress towards world-leading cancer care starts by encouraging and supporting existing research being conducted here in Western Australia. Have a look below for ongoing research projects that CATCR is supporting.
CATCR is working collaboratively with several world leading academic and clinical institutions to improve cancer treatments.
Extensive stakeholder engagement has been performed to obtain an assessment of the current landscape of oncology research and treatment within Western Australia. Engaging over 80 of the leading researchers and clinicians in the field, there were four main themes identified.
A lot of medical research requires several years from study to practical implementation, meaning the path from initial concept to patient application is at times limited.
Unstable and sporadic funding limits the ability of researchers to engage in long-term and strategic initiatives.
Medical staff and the community are often not aware of the latest research and new treatment techniques being developed and as a result, a lot of research remains in academia.
Limited resources and infrastructure to support administration and development of advanced treatment techniques.
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All forms of expertise or volunteering are encouraged. No matter your level of experience, if you want to get on board and help us provide world-leading cancer care to Australian’s, send us an email!
