Associate Professor Raelene Endersby

Associate Professor Raelene Endersby is an internationally recognised cancer researcher with extensive expertise in translational research in paediatric brain cancers. She co-heads The Kids Research Institute Australia Brain Tumour Research team, driving innovative studies to identify therapeutic targets and design smarter treatment combinations for childhood cancers.

Associate Professor Endersby is supported by The Pirate Ship Foundation Brainchild Fellowship and has received a prestigious Cancer Council WA Research Fellowship as well as significant competitive funding from bodies including National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Future Fund, and Cancer Australia. She plays a key role internationally as Co-Chair of the Preclinical Steering Committee within CONNECT – a global network for neuro-oncology clinical trials – and nationally through leadership roles in ANZCHOG, the ZERO Childhood Cancer Program, and the Australian Brain Cancer Mission. Associate Professor Endersby works closely with families affected by childhood cancer to ensure research delivers real-world impact.