professor of paedatric heamatology/oncology research | #CSRG | #DunLab | husband, dad | seahorse, wildfire, cockatoo | lover of surf, guitar, family and friends

Newcastle, New South Wales
Joined July 2013
Today Phoebe, George, Harriet and I shared Jojo’s last breath Words cannot describe our pain Josephine Laura Dun, forever four 29-04-2015 to 14-12-2019 #DIPG
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SickKids researchers Drs. Cynthia Hawkins and Xi Huang elected to the Royal Society of Canada sickkids.ca/en/news/archive/… Congratulations Dr. Hawkins and Dr. Huang on this incredible achievement! 🎉
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The Gratitude Gala—our signature West Coast fundraiser raises critical funds for groundbreaking research and treatments for childhood #braincancers. Join us for an unforgettable night, purchase tickets today: weblink.donorperfect.com/Gra…
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Just launched: Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics! A new open-access journal dedicated to advancing care & research for children and AYAs with brain & nervous system tumors. Published by Oxford University Press and co-owned by EANO and SNO. soc-neuro-onc.org/WEB/About_…
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The First Therapeutic Step Forward for H3K27-Altered Diffuse Midline Glioma - Matt Dun @MattDun17 @JazzPharma oncodaily.com/blog/matt-dun-… #OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedTwitter #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #Glioma
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The solution to Australia's productivity problem could be more investment in research and development, and a new tax on big business might be one way to achieve that. ab.co/4f2lHdO
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We warmly invite parents and carers of children treated for #cancer to join us at the Parent and Family Evening at the #ANZCHOG2025ASM💛Presentations, Q&A, and time to meet and mingle. Program: anzchog.org/wp-content/uploa… Register: anzchog.org/familyevening/ #childhoodcancer
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Tomorrow I’m lining up for my 10th marathon start, aiming for my 8th finish, running for every child & family fighting #DIPG #DMG like mine once did #GCM25 Each step is for them. For #JosephineLauraDun. For research. @RUNDIPG Please support if you can: goldcoastmarathon25.grassroo…
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A recent highlight from our #CSRG team pictured below! Mika Persson presenting her PhD research at #SN02025 @NeuroOnc in the same session as our group leader @MattDun17 was the invited chair. #RUNDIPG #defeatDIPG @Uni_Newcastle @HMRIAustralia
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Very proud to be one of the recipients of the @chadtough 2025 New Investigator Grants🎉. Special thanks to collaborators @MattDun17 Prof. Michael Brown @ProfDavidZieg @timphoenixUC for participating in the project. Developing TAM reprogramming #RNA_therapeutics to treat #DMG 👇
Replying to @chadtough
New Investigator Grant recipient: Ernest Moles, University of New South Wales (co-funded by Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil Foundation and RUN DIPG) @ernest_moles @neevronil @RUNDIPG
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Super proud of our #DunLab team and grateful to @ChadTough for funding our work. Too often in brain cancer we trial therapies without knowing if they reach the tumour. With PNOC022 and this support, we’ll use spatial PK and metabolomics to track drug delivery + target engagement.
Replying to @chadtough
Game Changer Grant recipient: Matt Dun, University of Newcastle (co-funded by Magic for Maddie) @MattDun17
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💪 Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics – the new #OpenAccess journal by EANO & SNO for #pediatric & AYA #NeuroOncology. 📝 Now open for submissions! 🔗 academic.oup.com/neuro-onc-p… Editor-in-Chief: Sabine Mueller Executive Editors: Marta A. Roldán (EANO), Pratiti “Mimi” Bandopadhayay (SNO)
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Replying to @KidsCancerInst
#hiring📢We are looking for an experienced postdoc to join our #mRNA_nanotherapy program. If you are interested in developing new mRNA-based immunotherapeutic tools to fight #Paediatric_brain_tumours, this role might be for you! seek.com.au/job/84362433?tra… linkedin.com/jobs/view/42316…
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After two incredible weeks in the U.S., I’m heading home grateful, inspired, and ready to continue the fight. From #PNOC investigators meeting to #CTDDIPG, #Cincinnati, and #SNOPeds2025, world-class science, deep collaborations, and unforgettable moments. #DIPG #DMG #DMGACT 1/4
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Huge thanks to pharma, funders, foundations & the selfless families who fight for more than memories. Your courage continue to inspire me, and more than once, moved me to tears. 3/4
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Thanks @DefeatDIPG @ConnorDawesFdtn @cincychildrens @SNOncology + Tim Phoenix & team. Now: one more flight @Qantas till home with my big little loves. #MemoriesInMay #KsInMay #RUNDIPG #DunLab 4/4
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Honoured to rep #UON #HMRI & @RUNDIPG alongside brilliant colleagues. Privileged to speak on trials, targets, drugs & #CART, and proud of our #DunLab stars Mika, Ryan & Izac for their epic presentations. 2/4
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ChadTough Defeat DIPG Research Conference Day 2! Another great day of collaboration. #ChadTough #DefeatDIPG #DIPGResearch
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You might even get a free koala 🐨
ISPNO 2026 now just over a year away! We will be attending PedSNO - come visit for a chance at complimentary registration!!
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Very proud to be one of the recipients of the #Mark_Hughes_Foundation_Centre_for_Brain_Cancer_Research Innovation Grants. Working together with @duchatel_ryan and Dr. Pie Huda, we will develop the next generation of #RNAi_therapeutics for #DMG_therapy. @KidsCancerInst @MattDun17
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