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Cancer and Asthma
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LATEST NEWS
Picchi Awards 2024
Research into colorectal cancer, immunotherapy and cervical cancer screening has earned three PhD students from across the VCCC Alliance a Picchi Award for Excellence in Cancer Research.
The winners, who receive $10,000 each, will receive their awards and present their research at an official ceremony at the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre on 7 October 2024.
The awards, funded by The Picchi Brothers Foundation, aim to inspire and encourage the next generation of cancer research leaders by providing recipients with the opportunity to travel internationally for conferences or collaborative works to support their development towards research independence.
Supervisors, mentors, colleagues, collaborators, friends and family are encouraged to attend the awards event and be inspired by the next generation of cancer research leaders.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners
Julia Lai-Kwon, Nicola Creagh and Marina Yakou
Presentation Award ceremony to our previous 2023 winners:
The Foundation
The Picchi Brothers Foundation Inc. is led by an Honorary Board
We are advised by leading specialists in the field of Asthma and Cancer
And from such, we give Generous donations to further exciting developments in these two challenging fields of research.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purposes for which the incorporated association is established are:
(a) to provide financial assistance and grants to selected persons for the purpose of Asthma and Cancer medical research in the State of Victoria.
(b) To accept and seek bequest and donations to be used expressly for the provision of such financial assistance and grants for asthma and cancer medical research in the State of Victoria.
(c) To maintain a current listing of researchers in the State of Victoria engaged in cancer and asthma medical research.
(d) To collect and collate information as to the needs of researches in the fields of cancer and asthma research in Victoria and to distribute such information to other appropriate organisations and associations.
(e) To disseminate the results and findings obtained by medical researchers in the fields of cancer and asthma research in Victoria.
Bequeathed by three brothers, the Picchis, Vittorio, Antonio and Pietro
Their founding will was dedicated to supporting ground-breaking research and advancements in cancer and asthma treatment in Victoria. The Picchi Brothers Foundation is at the forefront of this noble cause, collaborating with renowned experts and leading the charge towards finding a cure. With our esteemed Honorary Board and highly skilled specialists, we wholeheartedly contribute to the progress and breakthroughs in medical research. Alongside our unwavering commitment to enhancing lives, our dedication is to provide exceptional care and support for both Asthma and Cancer research. This is the unparalleled excellence of the Picchi Brothers Foundation.
Our Grants
We offer each year awards and stipends to categories in researching either Cancer developments or Asthma understanding. The awardees are chosen by scrupulous candidacy from those who are deeply invested in the communities of both Cancer and Asthma research.
CANCER AWARDS
Currently for 2025, we are offering three (3) Awards for excellence in research into any aspect of cancer. The Awards are of the value of $10,000 and are to be used in any way that the recipient deems necessary to aid in their research programmes.
Some have used the funds for travel to overseas seminars, whereas others have used them for local development, in equipment or needs to assist in their focus.
Contributions since Foundation
ASTHMA AWARDS
Currently, we are offering Research Fellows in asthma contributions to their ongoing studies. Details of the award(s) are being finalised.
