The PA Research Foundation raises funds for ground breaking, lifesaving research at the PA Hospital. The aim to develop better diagnoses, treatments and preventions for some of Australias biggest health challenges. This research reduces human suffering and enhances quality of life; it reduces the burden on already stretched health care budgets, and fosters Australian ingenuity and industry.Each year the Foundation has the opportunity to fund exceptional research projects proposed by the many talented and dedicated clinicians, scientists, nursing and allied health professionals on the Princess Alexandra Hospital campus.Funds directly benefit the PAs research projects in areas such as cervical cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, leukaemia, breast cancer, heart disease, immunology, kidney disease, diabetes, liver disease, transplantation and arthritis. All funds raised contribute to the highest calibre research, to tackle some of the most challenging health problems facing us as a nation.Our colloabororative innovation awards supported projects in Breast Cancer, Prostate Cacner, Skin Cancer and Bladder Cancer. FUnding was based on the source of donor funding and the research strengths of our clinicians and scientists. In addition we directly supported a new clinical trial for breast cancer and head and neck cancer and conducted 12 educational conferenceces and seminars for researchers and health professionals.