Since Snowdome began in 2010, we’ve been working hard to attain some significant achievements. With the generous help of our donors and supporters:- – 8 clinical trials have been opened with Snowdome support; – 375 Australian blood cancer patients will be receiving next-generation treatments by 2018; – a joint initiative has been undertaken with the Victorian … Continued
On Wednesday 15 October from 12.30 – 1.30pm, Snowdome will hold the second ‘Great Shake-Up’ virtual fundraising event. This unique event is streamed live into meeting rooms enabling corporate/business Australia to attend an important fundraising event without having to leave their office. Last year 125 company boardrooms participated, raising $1.3 million. Over 2,500 people tuned … Continued
Annette’s journey began with a tooth ache, then a blood test and following a visit to the Emergency department at The Alfred she learned she had Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). Annette had never heard of AML but with the constant support from her husband and a positive attitude she battled through chemotherapy, experiencing the cruel … Continued
Dr Jake Shortt views haematology and blood cancers as one of the most complex aspects of medicine. He enjoys the intellectual challenge of researching blood cancers and likes to question established dogmas and ‘think outside of the square’. During Dr Shortt’s PhD project, he was using a solvent, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), to administer drugs to myeloma … Continued
In June this year at the European Haematology Association meeting in Italy, Dr Melita Kenealy, project manager of the Victorian Epigenetics Group, presented the first results of her recently led, large Australian study for patients with Myelodysplastic syndromes. Here is a brief summary of her report, “First Analysis ALLG MDS4 Study”:- ‘Making hope real’ for … Continued
We are delighted to report that Dr Jake Shortt (pictured second from left with Snowdome CEO, Miriam Dexter, the Hon. David Davis and Snowdome Director, Nicky Long) has been awarded the Eva and Les Erdi / Snowdome Foundation Fellowship for New Targets in Haematological Malignancies. The announcement was made recently at a Victorian Cancer Agency … Continued
Reviewing the diary of Gayle’s lymphoma now in its fifth year, I am reminded of the huge range of emotions both from the patient’s and the carer’s experience. Shock and surprise were first, when Gayle was first diagnosed with Lymphoma in the brain although she was one of the most active and vital 65 year … Continued
We would like to pay tribute to Professor Richard (Dick) Smallwood AO. Retiring after four years as a Board member, Dick also chaired the Grants committee where he lent his substantial scientific and medical gravitas to Snowdome greatly contributing to the Foundation’s success. Dick’s career achievements are many: he is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine, … Continued
To ensure optimal enjoyment of the Snowdome Foundation’s ‘Great Shake-Up’ 2014, you will need to follow these simple guidelines: Ensure there is internet access. A wired internet connection with a minimum of 2000kbps download speed is recommended for optimal viewing. Have IT staff members accessible, if needed. Invite your guests:- Send out a calendar invitation with … Continued