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PLOS ONE highly cited paper: Primary HPV Screening for Cervical Cancer Prevention in New Zealand
A 2016 paper led by researchers now at the Daffodil Centre is among PLOS ONE’s top 10% most cited papers published in that year. The paper investigated the potential impact of introducing a human papillomavirus- (HPV-) based cervical screening approach in New Zealand. The
ROSA – A roadmap for individualised breast screening
Our knowledge of breast cancer risk factors and breast screening has advanced enormously over the past 20 years. Drawing on this knowledge, a research project
The impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening: latest analysis
As cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant continue to surge globally and in our region, broader health system challenges and disruptions are expected to persist
Reaching the 2030 targets for the global elimination of cervical cancer
Today, The World Health Organization (WHO) will launch guidelines for screening and treatment of cervical pre-cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention. Supported by researchers at The Daffodil Centre, these updated
Funding to support the elimination of cervical cancer in Papua New Guinea and India
The Federal Government has announced a $5.9 million investment on cancer prevention among women in vulnerable communities across the world through the Global Alliance for
New funding for genomics research
Earlier this week, the federal government announced the latest research investment through the Genomics Health Futures Mission which will support health clinicians to identify genetic
NHMRC Research Excellence Awards success
Professor Karen Canfell receives award for leadership in health services research Last night, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) celebrated outstanding research and
More help needed to stop prostate cancer survivors falling into a ‘survivorship abyss’
Study shows majority of men living beyond prostate cancer feel abandoned by clinicians Research from The Daffodil Centre has revealed that many men who survive
Risk of lung cancer increased almost 10-fold among Australians smoking as few as 1-5 cigarettes per day
New evidence reveals cancer risk increases with every cigarette, even for light smokers Today, in advance of World No Tobacco Day, The Daffodil Centre released
Australian women a step closer to doing their own cervical screening tests
Medical Services Advisory Committee approves self-collection for cervical cancer screening The Daffodil Centre and Cancer Council have welcomed a recommendation from the Medical Services Advisory
