BACKGROUND

The Centre for Oncology Education & Research Translation (CONCERT) was established on 1st July 2014 as part of the Cancer Institute NSW (CINSW) initiative for Translational Cancer Research Centres (TCRC).

CONCERT will be a unifying body for cancer research being conducted at the following institutions:

• UNSW Sydney 
• Western Sydney University
• Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research
• South Western Sydney Local Health District
• Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
• Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute
• University of Wollongong
• Health Directorate ACT Government
• Australian National University
• University of Canberra
   

Of note, UNSW Sydney is the Administering Institution and Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research is the headquarters for CONCERT.

Vision

An inclusive and connected community of cancer health professionals, researchers and consumers working together to give people affected by cancer a brighter future.

Mission

CONCERT exists to bring together the knowledge and expertise of cancer health professionals & researchers to facilitate translation of research generated evidence into practice to achieve better outcomes for those affected by cancer. 

For more information please visit concert.org.au.