Impact stories
We only fund the brightest minds and boldest ideas to fight cancer. Here, you can learn about the innovative projects we support and the researchers behind the breakthroughs.
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A promising discovery is giving new hope to people fighting aggressive brain cancer. -
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Detecting ovarian cancer earlier -
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Dr Ana Ramachandran’s groundbreaking research is leading to more targeted treatments for cancer patients. -
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Lives are being saved thanks to this new method of treatment for early-stage lung cancer patients -
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Kiwis with blood cancer can now take part in a clinical trial of CAR T-cell therapy thanks to Professor Rob Weinkove. -
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Professor Roslyn Kemp is leading the way in leveraging the immune system to create targeted cancer treatments. -
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Discover how this research project helped ease the burden for cancer patients living in rural Aotearoa. -
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Keeping Kiwis at the forefront of blood cancer care -
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Associate Professor Jamieson's discoveries are setting the stage for new melanoma treatments -
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Cancer Research Trust New Zealand has opened doors to a world-leading clinical trial for children with RMS -
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Learn how the University of Otago led the creation of an online portal that decodes valuable melanoma data in seconds. -
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Discover how a Cancer Research Trust Fellowship helped Dr Andrew Graydon bring world-class sarcoma care to Aotearoa. -
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Dr Sheridan Wilson is leading the way in aligning breast cancer treatment with global best practice in Aotearoa. -
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Research is helping us take the best of the lessons from the pandemic, and ensuring we don’t repeat the mistakes. -
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Untangling genomic instability in lung cancer -
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Cancer Research Trust backing for Dr Hilary Sheppard's bold idea -
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Dr Akshata Anchan is a rising research star discovering how to stop cancers spreading to the brain.
