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Meet the Researchers Fighting Childhood Cancer

16 October, 2026

What does it take to improve the way childhood cancer is treated?

Behind every breakthrough is a researcher asking questions, testing new ideas and working to find better ways to diagnose and treat childhood cancer.

In this research panel, we meet Col Reynolds Fellows Dr David Mizrahi, Dr Evie Jackson and Dr Marion Mateos. Together, they share what inspires their work, the challenges they’re tackling and the breakthroughs they hope their research will help make possible.

From finding new ways to understand childhood cancer to exploring approaches that could lead to kinder and more effective treatments, their work is helping shape the future of childhood cancer research.

Hosted by Zahra, one of the many students around Australia taking part in the Write a Book in a Day competition, the panel also offers a glimpse into what it takes to move an idea from the lab towards meaningful change for children and young people living with cancer.

Campaigns such as Write a Book in a Day help turn creativity into vital support for childhood cancer research, helping researchers continue asking important questions and pursuing new possibilities. Learn more about Write a Book in a Day here.

Investing in the next generation of researchers

The Col Reynolds Fellowships, made possible by generous donors to The Kids’ Cancer Project, support Australian researchers to pursue important questions in childhood cancer.

By investing in talented researchers and giving them the time and support to focus on their work, these fellowships help build a strong and sustainable research community – one that can continue pursuing the discoveries needed to improve outcomes for children with cancer.

Watch the research panel now to hear from David, Evie and Marion about the science behind their work, what keeps them motivated and the future they’re working towards.

Write a Book in a Day helps fund vital childhood cancer research and helps bring us closer to kinder, more effective treatments for every child.