Lead cancer research with foresight, to benefit society
The University of South Australia Cancer Research Institute (UniSA CRI) brings together the University’s brightest minds in world-class cancer research1. With a focus on personalised precision treatments, better diagnostics, prevention and survivorship, our researchers include specialists in associated areas such as health economics, drug engineering and data, and together we can make a powerful difference and truly change the lives of people affected by cancer.
Our areas of strength include:
- Discovery and development of new cancer drugs
- Early detection and prognosis
- Side effects of chemotherapy
- Exercise and recovery from cancer
- Translating data evidence into practice
- Impact of cancer on the community
- Psychosocial impact of cancer
- Alleviating rural cancer disparities
- Improving cancer treatment access and outcomes for Aboriginal people
- Improving the delivery of radiotherapy
Gateway of Adelaide’s BioMed City
UniSA CRI is dedicated to tackling cancer – one of the University’s six research themes – to deliver real-world solutions with impact.
In mid-2015, UniSA began building a new $247m health and research facility. UniSA CRI opened in 2018, and is an integral part of Adelaide BioMed City on North Terrace, opening up a number of new cancer research, teaching and community engagement opportunities.
1Well-above world standard research in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Science & Nursing, 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
