The Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (LICR) is the largest international academic institute dedicated exclusively to understanding and controlling cancer.

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The LICR is a founding partner in the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre, and the Melbourne-Austin Branch will expand into new research facilities within the Centre to build on and enhance the research programs.

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre enhances collaboration between scientists and clinicians.

The Centre provides new and increased opportunities for cancer research to improve cancer treatments and patient outcomes through LICR’s global integrated programs that translate basic laboratory discoveries into patient benefits through conducting its own clinical trials.

"I’m immensely proud of what we are contributing to cancer research and therapy. We are making pivotal advances in the exploration of ‘targeted therapies’ – antibodies, therapeutic cancer vaccines and small molecule inhibitors – designed specifically to attack only cancer cells, to ensure the greatest efficacy and minimal side effects. The Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre will be an integral component of our research."

Professor Jonathan Cebon. Director of Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research (Melbourne-Austin Branch), Head of Joint Austin / Ludwig Oncology Unit, Australia. Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre Appeal Executive.

Read more about the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Melbourne-Austin Branch.