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Opening of the NBN Cancer Research Unit - May, 1991

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DescriptionPictured at the official opening of the NBN Cancer Research Unit are Sir Gustav Nossal, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr John Hamilton and and Director of the Cancer Unit, Professor Gordon Burns. This photo appeared in the Bulletin, May 6, 1991. The text was: "NBN Cancer Research unit opened by Sir Gustav Nossal The Unit which is located in the David Maddison Wing of the Royal Newcastle Hospital, was funded with funds raised by the people of the Hunter region through three telethons conducted by local television station, NBN 3. The telethons, which raised $8 million in total, have provided the funds to establish the Research Unit and also establish a Chair of Cancer Research at the University. As he officially opened the Unit, Sir Gustav said that funds are not always readily available for such purposes through local or State government, but that Newcastle should be proud that the community got behind the project. He said the Unit was involved in the two most important strands of cancer research: control of the spread of cancer cells and the study of genes which control the switches. Professor Hamilton said that Sir Gustav had been a constant source of support and a mentor in advising how to set up the Unit. Sir Gustav is Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of medical Research in Melbourne and is considered to be the leading scientist in Australia and the World. After the official opening, Sir Gustav delivered a speech entitled "Australia's Role in the Worldwide Fight Against Cancer'. In the enlightening and inspired speech, he said that "We've got a long way to go in cancer research. We've got to work harder and we've got to work smarter."Ã‚Â The Bulletin will feature an article about the NBN Cancer Research Unit in the next issue." This image was scanned from a photograph in the University's historical photographic collection held by Special Collections. If you have any information about this photograph, or would like a higher resolution copy, please contact us or leave a comment.InformationSubjectJohn HamiltonNBN TelethonGustav NossalGordon BurnsNBN Cancer Research UnitNBN3Datenot specifiedSourcehttps://www.flickr.com/photos/uon/3305067939/

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RestrictionsThe image can be used for study and personal research purposes. If you wish to reproduce this image for any other purpose please contact Special Collections. Last edited by: lyn.keily@newcastle.edu.au

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