Cancer Institute NSW > Premier's Awards for Excellence in Cancer Research

On Wednesday, 23 May 2007 the Cancer Institute NSW hosted the NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research 2007. This prestigious and widely recognised event, which is in its second year, is an annual acknowledgement of the excellent cancer research work occurring in NSW.

The NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research is a formal black-tie evening that draws together over 300 of NSW’s clinical opinion leaders, cancer researchers, key cancer control stakeholders, prominent government officials, leaders in biomedical & clinical research and the broader business community.

The 2007 dinner featured a drawcard of international speakers, high-profile MCs and entertainment.

Since 2004, The Cancer Institute NSW has funded over $40 million in cancer research across NSW. This funding has dramatically expanded cancer research capacity in NSW hospitals and affiliated research institutes. The Awards evening allows the health and medical fraternity and the business community to pay tribute to the state’s best cancer researchers and clinicians. The night specifically applauds those whose commitment and talent has had the greatest impact upon cancer treatment, clinical trials, prevention and research.

The Cancer Institute NSW is pleased to announce the winners of the NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research 2007:

Award	Recipient
The Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Researcher 2007	Professor Robyn Ward Prince of Wales Hospital
The Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research Fellow 2007	Dr. Vanessa Hayes Garvan Institute of Medical Research
	Dr. Andrew Biankin Garvan Institute of Medical Research
The Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research Scholar 2007	Ms. Anne Cust University of Sydney

View photographs of the evening's festivities.

Premier's Award for Outstanding Cancer Researcher of the Year

The NSW Premier's Award for Outstanding Cancer Researcher of the Year was established to honour an individual who has made significant and fundamental contributions to any field of cancer research in NSW. These contributions must have had a lasting impact on the cancer field and must have demonstrated sustained progress against cancer.

The Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research Fellow and Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Research Scholar will be based on the review of Progress Reports for Cancer Institute NSW funded Fellows and Scholars. These reports will be considered by the independent interstate Grants Review Committee.