Centre for Advanced Technologies in Cancer Research

Home
Australia
Perth, WA
Centre for Advanced Technologies in Cancer Research

CATCR is a collaborative centre conducting world leading research into advanced cancer technologies

07/11/2025

Presenting at CATCR research symposium, Dr Annabel Short, a senior researcher in the Brain Tumour Research team at the Telethon Kids Institute, will be focusing on elucidating the biology of paediatric brain cancers and translating those discoveries into improved therapies.

In her presentation “Advancing Safer and More Effective Treatments for Kids with Brain Cancer”, Dr Short will outline current challenges in paediatric neuro-oncology (including treatment toxicity and relapse) and highlight the Institute’s translational pipeline in the pursuit of therapies that are both more effective and less harmful for children.
Register to listen in person or online her: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1414429

04/11/2025

CATCR is hosting its first cancer research symposium. This consists of a series of presentations from the leading cancer researchers and clinicians across the state, showcasing the world class research and treatment which occurs locally.

This series of presentations is aimed at sharing some of the work that we do, and to foster and encourage between researchers, clinicians, and institutions locally, nationally, and internationally.

One of our key note speakers is Dr Jake Kendrick, a world leading researcher in the AI oncology department, 2025's Cancer Council Western Australia Early Career Researcher of the Year, and who is pushing the frontier and developing bespoke AI models to assist with Oncology and Nuclear Medicine.

Join us in person or online to hear his presentation by registering here:
https://lnkd.in/e6pUTW2H

26/08/2025

Meet Colin La Galia — on the Advisory Board Member at the Centre for Advanced Technology in Cancer Research (CATCR).
Colin is driving a bold vision for cancer care in WA: expanding clinical trials, advancing research, and integrating holistic, patient-centred treatment models. At Icon, he oversees multidisciplinary cancer care; at CATCR, he’s helping shape the strategy to bring world-class innovation and access to cutting-edge treatment closer to home.
With strong leadership and collaboration, Colin is helping move the needle — turning bold ideas into better outcomes for cancer patients everywhere.

20/08/2025

A new era in breast cancer treatment is arriving in WA
Traditionally, chemo starts with the least toxic drug, escalating only when cancer progresses. But this new approach flips the script — hitting hard from the start to outpace resistance. Backed by cutting-edge AI, doctors can now personalise the dose for each patient, balancing maximum impact with manageable toxicity.
Through daily video check-ins and over 30,000 data points analysed in real-time, treatment is adapted to each patient’s physical and mental wellbeing.

To help us implement this new treatment please donate at: donate.catcr.org

13/08/2025

🧬 This is James Harris — cancer researcher, treatment innovator, and founder of the Centre for Advanced Technology in Cancer Research (CATCR).

After a difficult medical experience involving his father’s stage four cancer diagnosis, James made it his mission to ensure families in WA don’t need to look overseas for life-saving care. From building cancer simulators at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital to winning an international award for a breakthrough stage four breast cancer protocol, James is turning cutting-edge research into treatment — right here at home.

Through CATCR, he’s uniting clinics, researchers and charities to fast-track innovation and improve outcomes.

10/08/2025

Meet Joel Noble — Research Associate, Medical Physicist, and soon-to-be PhD student at UWA.
Joel’s work sits at the cutting edge of AI in cancer care. By training AI models to detect lesions in PET/CT scans, his research is expediting diagnosis and fast-tracking patients into treatment — reducing clinician burden and giving cancer less time to spread.
The impact? Faster care, better outcomes, and potentially saving lives. With greater investment, innovations like Joel’s can reshape how we fight cancer.

05/08/2025

Meet Brani Rusanov — a Medical Physics Registrar at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and part-time PhD student pioneering the future of cancer care.
Brani’s research is transforming radiotherapy through AI-driven adaptive treatment — tailoring the radiation dose daily to suit each patient’s changing anatomy. His work focuses on enhancing cone beam CT images, making it possible to better target tumours and spare healthy tissue.
With more funding, researchers like Brani can accelerate real-time, precision-based treatment — improving outcomes and personalising care for cancer patients across Australia.

31/07/2025

Meet Nathaniel Barry — a PhD researcher at UWA and full-time medical physics registrar at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Nathaniel is harnessing the power of AI to improve how we understand and manage glioblastoma — one of the most aggressive brain cancers. By analysing complex medical imaging data, his work aims to make early detection and personalised treatment more achievable.
With greater funding, his dream is to build a national imaging registry, accelerating AI breakthroughs and ultimately giving patients a fighting chance through smarter care.

28/07/2025

Meet Milad Mirzaei — a Clinical and Research Radiation Therapist and PhD candidate at UWA, working at the forefront of cancer care.
Through his research on CyberKnife technology, Milad is exploring how to treat complex, radio-resistant tumours with precision — delivering high-intensity radiation while protecting healthy tissue.
With better funding, early-career researchers like Milad can access global expertise and bring innovation home to Australia. This means faster breakthroughs, better treatments, and ultimately, saving more lives.

24/07/2025

Stephen Becsi has joined the board of the Cancer and Technology Collaborative Research (CATCR).

Stephen brings decades of leadership in aged care and health services, transforming care models at scale as CEO of Apollo Care. His expertise in governance, strategic growth, and sustainable business practices will be invaluable as CATCR advances its mission to accelerate cancer research through technology-driven collaboration.

Complementing Stephen’s expertise, the board also benefits from strong capabilities in corporate structure and strategic frameworks — ensuring CATCR is built on a scalable foundation that supports long-term innovation and impact.

Together, this dynamic leadership team is ready to bridge research, technology, and real-world healthcare outcomes. The future of cancer research is looking brighter than ever. 🚀

31/05/2025

🎥 Meet Martin Ebert, a Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist with extensive experience in both clinical and research settings. He has led medical physics services and consulted internationally on radiotherapy facility design and operation.

Martin’s research spans radiation biology, Monte Carlo modelling, image processing, and health services optimisation. His work, supported by organisations like Cancer Australia and the National Health and Medical Research Council, drive advancements in clinical services and patient outcomes.

Increased funding in his field is vital for accelerating these advancements, improving radiotherapy technologies, and enhancing cancer treatment globally.

29/05/2025

🎥 Meet Pejman, a Medical Physicist with a PhD and over 10 years of experience in medical radioisotope production and advanced radiotherapy dosimetry.

Many of his innovations have been commercialised and are now used in hospitals worldwide, improving the precision of radiotherapy treatments and enhancing patient outcomes.

As the UWA Medical Physics Program Coordinator, Pejman fosters collaboration with radiation oncologists to optimise treatment plans and improve patient care.

He has published over 130 journal papers and works closely with hospitals and research centres, both locally and internationally.

He advocates for increased funding in medical physics research, which is essential for advancing radiotherapy technologies and improving cancer patient care.

Address

Perth, WA
6000

Website

http://catcr.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Centre for Advanced Technologies in Cancer Research posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Centre for Advanced Technologies in Cancer Research:

Shortcuts

Featured

Cottesloe Naturopathic Clinic
Hug Pelvic Physio
4 Antony Street Palmyra