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NEWCASTLE RESEARCHER AWARDED FOR CANCER THERAPEUTIC STRATEGIES

A Newcastle researcher has been recognised for his efforts to improve cancer survival rates, earning a Young Tall Poppy Science Award from the Australian Institute of Policy and Science.

Dr Matt Dun has been deeply affected by the disease himself, losing his daughter to DIPG brain cancer last year.

His recent work on therapeutic strategies will soon move into clinical trials.

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Lauren Kempe

Lauren Kempe is a reporter, producer and weather presenter for NBN News in Newcastle. Lauren grew up in the Hunter, and completed a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle.

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