New research opportunity
CIKA is reviewing a proposal to fund early-stage research led by Professor David Eisenstat, Director of the Childrens’ Cancer Centre at the RCH and Group […]
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Thank You – a New Centrifuge for the Biobank
Along with generous donations from friends of CIKA, some of the proceeds from the pop-up shop have been given to the centrifuge appeal allowing CIKA […]
Continue reading »Children’s Cancer Centre Biobank
CIKA has supported the CCC Biobank at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute for several years. It was established to collect tumour samples to assist with […]
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CIKA Shopping List – a Centrifuge for the CCC Biobank!
Can you help us raise the $13,000 needed? The team at the Children’s Cancer Centre Biobank need another centrifuge to process tumour samples vital for […]
Continue reading »An Update from Christine Hawkins
This week, CIKA received an update on the work being undertaken by Christine Hawkins using LCL161, a new anticancer agent in the treatment of osteosarcoma, […]
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A Welcome Collaboration
A recent collaboration between CIKA and Absent Friends has enabled the continued funding of the Solid Tumour Coordinator at the RCH. This person plays an […]
Continue reading »A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers
The last RCH year saw CIKA raise $183,852.67 which was a fantastic result by our volunteer team. In addition to this, we now have our […]
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CIKA Passes the Four Million Dollar Mark
CIKA was founded in April 1980 by three families, with the aim of increasing awareness of cancer in children and providing financial support to aid […]
Continue reading »Working from Home
Despite the difficulties imposed by these trying times, the work of the MCRI Tissue Bank is continuing thanks to the dedication of the staff at […]
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