Australia’s Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
ANSTO & The Michael Tynan Challenge
We are delighted to announce that the money raised on behalf of ANSTO can improve therapies for head and neck cancer.
Molecular biologist Dr Ryan Middleton and a team at ANSTO are working with clinicians and scientists from St George Hospital and the Microbiome Research Centre at the University of NSW to gain a better understanding of the relative contribution of age, the immune function, microbiota in the gut and radiation in optimising outcomes of head and neck cancer treatment.
Traditionally radiotherapy was considered as a local treatment; however, there is strong evidence that radiotherapy can act as a potent immune modulator — working synergistically with systemic treatments.
The research team is currently refining approaches to potential projects, such as the role of the microbiome, the effects of ageing and the role of radiotherapy.
To learn more about this project click below.
Presenting the 2022 Donation to the ANSTO & St George Hospital team.
ANSTO Vision
ANSTO’s vision is to be a global science, research and engineering partner with a reputation for tackling complex problems and delivering outcomes to create a more sustainable world.
ANSTO works for the benefit of all Australians, across many areas such as health, the environment and the nuclear fuel cycle. They work tirelessly to find solutions to some of the biggest questions in science.
To find these solutions, ANSTO operates a range of infrastructure, including one of the world’s most modern nuclear research reactors, a comprehensive range of neutron beam instruments, the Synchrotron, the National Research Cyclotron, and the Centre for Accelerator Science.
ANSTO also provides the Australian and international community with products and services to help improve human health, support industry and protect the environment.
We will harness our own and our partners’ expertise in health and medical research, with a strong focus on innovative future models, for delivering quality research and clinical services which are supported by a skilled and agile health workforce.
