Inside MA's kids cancer roundtable

Medicines Australia’s Oncology Industry Taskforce has shared insights from their roundtable discussion on strengthening Australia’s position as a leading destination for industry-sponsored paediatric oncology clinical trials, helping to inform an upcoming white paper.

The roundtable convened in partnership with the Children’s Cancer Institute at the Minderoo Children’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre brought together 13 representatives from government, industry, clinical care, research and patient advocacy to identify practical actions to strengthen Australia’s paediatric oncology clinical trial ecosystem.

Representatives discussed the changes needed to attract greater investment in paediatric oncology clinical trials and improve access to innovative therapies for Australian children and young people with cancer.