Prof Miles Prince AM was devastated when back in 2018, his patient Tom Long had to embark on a journey to Seattle USA in order to receive chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy via a clinical trial. He knew that while Australia had the clinical expertise to administer CAR T-cell therapy, we did not … Continued
In June 2019, the U.S. FDA approved selinexor (Xpovio) in combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Myeloma patients had to have been treated with at least four prior therapies. In November 2020, the results of the BOSTON study were published which demonstrated the benefits of using selinexor earlier in … Continued
On Thursday 12th November, Snowdome and Blood Cancer Research WA (BCRWA) held their annual Blood, Sweat and Tears of Joy educational event at the new EZONE, University of Western Australia. The event was hosted by Prof Chan Cheah who interviewed a panel of clinicians, researchers and courageous patients. The conversations uncovered the value of the … Continued
Dr Kat Lewis works as a Haematology Clinical Research Fellow for Blood Cancer Research WA. Kat packed up her life and family in the UK two years ago to gain the opportunity to learn more about clinical research and the role clinical trials can play in the management of blood cancer. Her days are filled … Continued
Professor Mark Dawson has been awarded the 2020 Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year. This prestigious award is one of the Australian Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science which recognises the contributions our scientists, innovators and science teachers make to Australia’s scientific commercialisation capabilities. Professor Dawson is both a haematologist clinician as well … Continued
Despite how far society has advanced towards equal rights for women, women are still under-represented in medical leadership roles. Prof Judith Trotman highlighted this concern in 2017, when she noted that female representation accounted for 42 per cent of the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand membership, yet only 7 per cent of all … Continued
For the first time, the Snowdome Foundation pivoted its annual Blood Sweat and Tears of Joy educational event from face-to-face to virtual. This increased access and participation, enabling involvement from speakers in the USA, Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales! The event showcased the extraordinary depth of blood cancer research and clinician … Continued
Beck Long shared Tom’s journey with myeloma on The Morning Show to highlight the importance of funding research into blood cancers. The interview is heartfelt and highlights that perhaps the outcome for Tom would have been different if he was able to access new treatments in Australia. Aussie actor Tom Long lost his long battle … Continued
The Snowdome Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Kirstee Macbeth as CEO. Snowdome Chairman John Salvaris said: “Kirstee is an exceptional leader. Her track record in building, growing and transforming businesses across the world has been extraordinary.” Kirstee has a collaborative leadership style and is known for bringing the right people together to … Continued