UQOnc

25/03/2026

Missed our Journal Club? Fret not, we have Grand Ward Rounds coming up!

Join us for our first Grand Rounds session featuring Dr Amanda Goh, Haematologist from PAH.

Dr Amanda is a joint trained clinical and laboratory haematologist in Brisbane. She is currently undertaking a clinical fellowship in myeloma and amyloidosis, but all things blood get her going! Dr Amanda is passionate about supporting teaching and has been involved with UQOncology since its origin.

Dr Amanda will be taking us through the most interesting aspects of Haematology—from the fascinating clinical science to the various career pathways available in the field.

📍 Where: ModWest (11A), Room 101, UQ St Lucia Campus OR Zoom
⏰ When: 21 April 2026, 6.30pm
🍱 Bonus: There will be food provided if you come in person!

See you there!

14/03/2026

Come join us for our very first journal club of the year: The Theories of Cancer Origins!
Date: 19 Mar 2026, Thursday
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Sir Llew Edwards Building, Room 216 OR Zoom https://uqz.zoom.us/j/81019731530

Article Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41568-023-00602-5
doi: 10.1038/s41568-023-00602-5

Professor Brandon Wainwright AM is the Co-Director of the Children’s Brain Cancer Centre and leads a laboratory within the UQ Diamantina Institute focused on understanding the genetic pathways behind medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour that occurs predominantly in children.

Hope to see you there!

24/02/2026

UQOnc X SWIM X UQRCS Flicks for a Cause 2026
https://tinyurl.com/FlicksForACause

Grab some popcorn, make a difference - welcome to Flicks for a Cause! Vote for the movie to be screened in the poll attached:
- Zootopia 2
- Legally Blonde
- The Intouchables
- Patch Adams

We’ve all been affected by cancers in some way, whether it’s through a friend, family member or through our own experience. It can feel incredibly isolating and disempowering. That’s why we’re beginning a fundraising series of movie nights as ‘donate what you can’ community events.

We hope that this creates a wonderful opportunity to connect with this lovely community over a great film, knowing that you’ve helped support a vital cause.

No matter the amount, every dollar counts towards the fight against cancer.

Fundraiser Link: https://tinyurl.com/FlicksForACause

24/02/2026

Thanks everyone for coming to meet us at the MD1 Tradeshow and Market Day!!

Our lucky new member to win the Giant Microbes Body Cells is… JOSHUA AMES! Congrats!! Please DM us to arrange for the collection of your prize 👏🏻🎉

03/02/2026

Revealing Onco-Jenga and Onconnect-4! Catch us at Market Day, the UQMS tradeshow and at our Welcome Night on Friday.

Prize wall will be revealed day of.

02/02/2026

Hi everyone!! UQOnc is back!!!!!

Come join us for our upcoming events this month to
1. Get our brand new merch,
2. Win some prizes,
3. Play board games (some are brand new oncology-themed games handmade by our President, Secretary and Academic Officer)

And of course, meet our amazing team and members!

All first years and UQOnc Members are welcome and highly encouraged to join.

PS: You can meet the execs and ask for a sneak peek of the events we have lined up this year 😉

10/11/2025

Hope everyone is doing well this exam season!

After our AGM on 10 Oct 2025, we have our newly minted executive committee! Please welcome:

President: Ismaael
Secretary: Naveen
Treasurer: Yi Fei
Academic Officer: Amelia
Sponsorship Officer: Sonia
Communications Officer: Adelene
Events Officer: Jacky

Stay tuned and looking forward to meeting everyone in our upcoming events in 2026!

Please feel free to reach out to any one of us if you would like to take part in our events or join us!

09/10/2025

🎉 Meet the Experts – Cocktails for Cancer 2025! 🍸

We’re excited to reveal our all-star lineup of health professionals attending this year’s Cocktails for Cancer! 🤩

These incredible clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders are shaping the future of cancer care — and you’ll have the chance to meet them in person this Friday! 💫

Stay tuned as we introduce some of our amazing guests over the next few days 👀
✨ Register now – link in bio!

09/10/2025

🎉 Meet the Experts – Cocktails for Cancer 2025! 🍸

We’re excited to reveal our all-star lineup of researcher and health professionals attending this year’s Cocktails for Cancer! 🤩

These incredible clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders are shaping the future of cancer care — and you’ll have the chance to meet them in person this Friday! 💫

Stay tuned as we introduce some of our amazing guests over the next few days 👀
✨ Register now – link in bio

09/10/2025

🔬 Science Postgraduate Mixer – Connect, Network & Unwind! 🍕🍻

Kick off the new uni year with an evening of good vibes, great company, and refreshing drinks! Whether you're looking to network, make new friends, or just enjoy some pizza and drinks, this is the perfect way to start the semester.

📅 When: 6PM, Wednesday 12th March
📍 Where: St Lucy’s, UQ St Lucia

🎫 Tickets:
$5 Members | $10 Non-members
🔗 Get yours here: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=31879

Don’t miss out—grab your ticket now! 🎟️

09/10/2025

🎉 Meet the Experts – Cocktails for Cancer 2025! 🍸

We’re excited to reveal our all-star lineup of health professionals attending this year’s Cocktails for Cancer! 🤩

These incredible clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders are shaping the future of cancer care — and you’ll have the chance to meet them in person this Friday! 💫

Stay tuned as we introduce some of our amazing guests over the next few days 👀
✨ Register now – link in bio!

24/09/2025