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Current projects

We support leading research projects in key research institutes and organisations across Australia. 

With the advice of our world-class Scientific Advisory Board, Neuroblastoma Australia is able to fund a range of innovative research projects.  Every two to three years, depending on fundraising success of events such as Run2Cure, we seek grant applications from scientists who are passionate about finding kinder and more effective treatments for children diagnosed with neuroblastoma, with the ultimate goal of getting to a cure for all children with neuroblastoma cancer.

The most recent grant round was in 2024. Our next grant round opened on March 2, 2026 - more details can be found here. 

Targeting an RNA Methyltransferase to Treat Neuroblastoma

Targeting an RNA Methyltransferase to Treat Neuroblastoma

Recipient : Assoc. Professor Liu
Institute: Children's Cancer Institute
Funding: $150,000 Read more

Published: 4th March, 2025

Updated: 22nd October, 2025

Author: Victoria Birch

Enhancing Immunotherapy in High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Enhancing Immunotherapy in High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Recipient : Dr. Emmy Dolman
Institute: Children's Cancer Institute
Funding: $150,000 Read more

Published: 4th March, 2025

Updated: 6th March, 2025

Author: Victoria Birch

Developing Humanised Immunocompetent Mouse Models of High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Developing Humanised Immunocompetent Mouse Models of High-Risk Neuroblastoma

Recipient : Dr. Toby Trahair
Institute: Children's Cancer Institute
Funding: $150,000 Read more

Published: 4th March, 2025

Updated: 6th March, 2025

Author: Victoria Birch

AMXT 1501 and DFMO combination therapy

AMXT 1501 and DFMO combination therapy

Recipient : Prof. Michelle Haber and Prof. Murray Norris
Institute: Children's Cancer Institute
Funding: $10,000 Read more

Published: 24th September, 2021

Updated: 7th August, 2024

Author: Payal Sangwan

Support research to cure high-risk neuroblastoma

Support research to cure high-risk neuroblastoma

Recipient : Dr. Kevin Wang
Institute: Children's Cancer Institute
Funding: $125,000 from 2021 to 2022. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2021

Updated: 16th August, 2023

Author: Payal Sangwan

Venetoclax combination study

Venetoclax combination study

Recipient : Dr. Jamie Fletcher and Dr. Toby Trahair
Institute: Children's Cancer Institute, Sydney Children's Hospital
Funding: $175,000 from 2019 to 2021. Continuation grant of $50,000 in 2022 Read more

Published: 11th November, 2020

Updated: 21st June, 2023

Author: Lynette Haines

High-risk neuroblastoma with TERT oncogene

High-risk neuroblastoma with TERT oncogene

Recipient : AP. Tao Liu
Institute: Children's Cancer Institute
Funding: $125,000 from 2019 to 2021. New project proposal $125,000 from 2022 to 2024. Read more

Published: 11th November, 2020

Updated: 27th April, 2025

Author: Lynette Haines

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  • August 2026

    August 2026

    On Sunday 9 August 2026, take on Australia's most iconic fun run and help make a difference for children with neuroblastoma. Starting in Sydney's CBD at Hyde Park and finishing at Bondi Beach, City2Surf is a 14km event that brings together thousands of runners, walkers and fundraisers each year.

  • National Childhood Cancer Roadmap Recognises CAR T-Cell Therapy as a National Priority

    National Childhood Cancer Roadmap Recognises CAR T-Cell Therapy as a National Priority

    Neuroblastoma Australia has welcomed the release of the National Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Roadmap, describing it as an important step forward for children and families affected by cancer.

  • Neuroblastoma Australia Responds to Federal Budget Announcement

    Neuroblastoma Australia Responds to Federal Budget Announcement

    Neuroblastoma Australia is extremely disappointed the Federal Budget did not include specific funding for CAR-T Cell treatment for solid tumours - it’s a devastating omission for Australian children diagnosed with neuroblastoma.

  • Oaten's | Raising funds for research into neuroblastoma

    Oaten's | Raising funds for research into neuroblastoma

    I'm fundraising for Neuroblastoma Australia, to raise funds for vital research into better, kinder and more effective treatments for the children's cancer neuroblastoma. Please show your support by donating via this page.

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  • What is neuroblastoma?

  • Donate today

    Donate today

    One in two children with aggressive neuroblastoma will not survive. Neuroblastoma is the number one toddler cancer. We need your help to find effective treatments. Donate today to support world class Australian research into developing less toxic, more effective treatments, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. Donate as an individual or business and receive a tax-deductible receipt for all donations over $2.

  • Detection, diagnosis & staging

    Detection, diagnosis & staging

    Know about symptoms of neuroblastoma, detection, diagnosis and different stages of neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

  • How common is neuroblastoma?

  • How dangerous is neuroblastoma?

  • Our Story

    Our Story

    Neuroblastoma takes the lives of more children under five than any other cancer. Help us fund new research to find a cure within our lifetime and save toddlers' lives.

  • How is it diagnosed?

  • Why does this cancer form?

  • Golf2Cure 2025

    Golf2Cure 2025

    Our 2025 charity golf day, Golf2Cure, will take place on Thursday, June 26 at the prestigious Lakes Golf Club at Eastlakes, Sydney. The aim of the day is to have fun, increase awareness of neuroblastoma, and to raise funds for research into this devastating childhood cancer so we can find treatments that are more effective and less toxic. 

  • Key Statistics

    Key Statistics

    Know key statistics about the childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is the most common solid tumour of childhood and its treatment. Most neuroblastomas, made up of cells found in nerve tissues of the body, start in the adrenal glands.

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