Research

Our Research Framework aims to maximise the benefit of research on our population-based breast cancer screening program which aims to reduce the impact of breast cancer and save lives through early detection. 

Then Research Framework details the research enablers, principles and priorities that align with the desired outcomes of our program. It is a tool for researchers, research institutions, funding bodies and partners to see the areas of greatest need and interest to BSV.

Lifepool

Lifepool is a unique resource for research that combines health and lifestyle information, mammographic density data and health linkage data from over 55,000 women to date. Lifepool also collects DNA from a subset of participants, as well as tumour samples from women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, in partnership with BreastScreen Victoria, Melbourne Health and the University of Melbourne established Lifepool. This population cohort supports research that focuses on better understanding factors contributing to breast cancer risk. Over 90 per cent of participants are clients of BreastScreen Victoria.

Each Lifepool participant has provided informed consent for the use of their data, including BreastScreen Victoria data, for research into breast cancer and other women’s health issues.

Researchers are encouraged to explore access to the Lifepool cohort before contacting BreastScreen Victoria. Further information is available on the Lifepool website.

How to access data outside of Lifepool

If the needs of your study cannot be met by Lifepool, click here to find out more about accessing BreastScreen Victoria data for your research.