CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 3 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Professor Richard Scolyer's contribution to brain cancer research and advocacy will be continued and further celebrated with a new position named in his honour at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse.
The Albanese Government is committing $5.9 million to establish the Richard Scolyer Chair in Brain Cancer Research.
The funding will be used to support the salaries of the Professorial Chair, as well as Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants and PhD Scholarships, along with research costs.
The investment will provide strong leadership to accelerate brain cancer research, expand clinical trials and help translate research into better outcomes for patients.
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