The Olivia Newton-John institute

A global cancer research centre at Melbourne's Austin Hospital will be replaced by a new institute - named for Olivia Newton-John and attached to the cancer treatment centre already bearing her name - after long-term American funding for Austin scientists was withdrawn.
Premier Denis Napthine will announce the creation of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute on Monday, with his predecessor, former Labor premier John Brumby, named as chair.
Mr Brumby accepted the appointment after a personal written appeal from Newton-John, who will speak at Monday's announcement with the premier.
The founding of the new institute follows a decision by the American-based Ludwig Institute to restructure its involvement with affiliated cancer research bodies around the world.

The Ludwig had provided about 50 per cent of the funding for Austin scientists and says it has spent $250 million on cancer research in Australia over 35 years. 

In welcoming creation of the new institute, the Ludwig has promised transitional funding for existing Austin research and will contribute to future clinical studies.
Professor Jonathan Cebon,who will continue as medical director at the new institute, said in light of the Ludwig's decision it was decided to create a comprehensive cancer centre under one name, with the existing treatment facility named after Newton-John now linked with a research body that also bears her name.
"With Ludwig departing we had to maintain and wanted to continue to do research," Professor Cebon said.
"It was important for us to be recognised with our association with the cancer centre, and Olivia's name and commitment and the affection for her has been an enormous plus. You want one name and it emphasises that this is one enterprise. It's a collaborative enterprise."

In an exclusive interview with Fairfax Media, Newton-John said the naming of the new institute was "a huge honour. Really, I didn't expect it at all. I'm really thrilled because the research is such an important part of the work we do there."


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Un centre de recherche mondial du cancer dans l'enceinte de l'Hôpital Austin à Melbourne sera remplacé par un nouvel institut - qui répondra désormais au doux nom de Olivia Newton-John. Ce nouveau centre sera rattaché au centre de traitement du cancer qui porte déjà son nom.

Le Premier ministre Denis Napthine annoncera la création de l'institut Olivia Newton-John de recherche sur le cancer lundi, avec son prédécesseur, l'ancien premier ministre John Brumby.

La création du nouvel institut fait suite à une décision prise par l'institut américain Ludwig, de restructurer son association avec des organismes de recherche sur le cancer à travers le monde.

Dans une interview exclusive accordée à Fairfax Media, Olivia Newton-John a déclaré que la nomination de ce nouvel institut était "un grand honneur. Vraiment, je ne m'y attendais pas du tout. Je suis vraiment très heureuse parce que la recherche est une partie importante du travail que nous faisons là-bas".

Olivia Newton-John a déclaré que l'engagement de la recherche est indispensable. "Je crois vraiment que nous allons bientôt trouver un remède. C'est mon rêve."

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Autre article en anglais à propos du nouvel institut de recherche sur le cancer sur le site du Herald Sun.