Prostate Cancer Research Centre - NSW

Overview

The purpose of the grant is to support prostate cancer research through the safeguarding of the biobank and databank at the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre (APCRC) – NSW at the Kinghorn Cancer Centre, Garvan Institute of Medical Research. It contributes to the achievement of the Department of Health’s Portfolio Budget Outcome 1 – Health System Policy, Design and Innovation; Program 1.1: Health Policy Research and Analysis. The objectives of the grant are:• to safeguard a prostate cancer biobank and databank through providing support for infrastructure and its maintenance for a period of up to six months; and • establish a sustainability plan for future funding for the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre – NSW, Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The expected outcomes of this grant opportunity are a safeguarded prostate cancer biobank and databank to enable prostate cancer research and a sustainability plan.