Research

Local Queensland research, with a global impact. 

Your support powers vital cancer research, saving and improving the lives of Queenslanders living with cancer. In 2023-24, we invested $11.8 million to conduct and support cancer prevention & early detection, treatment and survival.

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Our projects

We conduct research in five key priority areas: to help reduce cancer risk and improve early detection; to better support people affected by cancer; to understand cancer disparities across Queensland; to better communicate information about cancer; and to improve survival outcomes for children with cancer.

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Our research centre

Cancer Council Queensland’s Viertel Cancer Research Centre advances cancer outcomes through research excellence and strong community partnerships. As Queensland’s leading not-for-profit cancer research funder, we support work across universities, hospitals, and research institutes. Our vision is a future where every Queenslander can reduce their cancer risk, feel supported, and no longer fear cancer.

Stories of research

Through our lifesaving research, seeking policy change and implementing prevention and early detection programs. From diagnosis to survival, we’re committed to helping all Queenslanders every step of the way.