Our mission
Medical research to stop the human hurt without hurting animals
Childhood cancer research
Our founding research is neuroblastoma, trying to understand and exploit the spontaneous regression phenomenon associated with it.
Lighthouse Institutional Review Centre
A not for profit truly independent review centre dedicated to a professional service of providing an expedient streamlined ethical and scientific review process, primarily for clinical trials.
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Welcome to Lighthouse Laboratories
Lighthouse Laboratories was established in 2003 as a charitable not for profit medical research body. With founding roots in Western Australia Lighthouse is expanding its operations and themes interstate.
In addition to operations for medical research, fundraising and administration, Lighthouse has an interest in science communication, education and medical research ethics with regard to the welfare of humans in clinical trials and the replacement of animals in medical research.
Aim 1
Developing and supporting medical research facilities or programs such as basic and translational medical research
Aim 2
Developing and adopting capabilities / capacity for animal free medical research
Aim 3
Fostering science communication, cooperation and technology transfer.
Aim 4
Human research ethics in medical research and clinical trials
Aim 5
Training and education
Research
Our founding research is childhood cancer. Neuroblastoma is of particular interest. We are trying to understand and exploit the spontaneous regression phenomenon that is associated with this neoplasm (tumour /cancer). It is hoped that this knowledge will translate in to improving diagnosis, prevention and treatment of neuroblastoma. We believe this work will also have benefits for other forms of neoplasm. Currently, our research inquiries centre on the POMC gene.
With time and growth, Lighthouse shall expand with other medical research themes. As such, we welcome expressions of interest from prospective research leaders.
Research is a team effort; both public and corporate support is crucial. Therefore, we invite your participation.
Currently advertised on SEEK – Volunteer: Research Investigator, Biostatistics and/or Bioinfromatics – Sub-Committee Scientific Advisory – Sub-Committee Charitable Collections – Executive Officer, Science
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Our raffle (permit number LS208956516) was drawn on the 10th November 2016. Winning ticket number 0770. Winner has been notified. Thank you to those that supported the raffle.
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Our raffle (permit number LS208614916) was drawn on the 11th August 2016. Winning ticket number 2155. Winner has been notified. Thank you to those that supported the raffle.
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