PANCREAS 2025 The Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth Health
The Jreissati Pancreatic Centre at Epworth is Australia’s only specialist centre exclusively dedicated to pancreatic disease. Established in 2021 and supported by philanthropic funding, we are committed to improving outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer through:
- Clinical care: We offer a centralised, specialist-led model that ensures timely, coordinated care from diagnosis through treatment. We connect patients with a pancreatic specialist within 72 hours of suspected diagnosis and provide multidisciplinary clinical support.
- Patient experience and advocacy: We empower patients and their families with a unified voice, seamless access to care, and allied health services to navigate diagnosis, treatment, and education for the best possible outcomes.
- Research and clinical trials: We offer access to clinical trials across all stages of care, from early detection to treatment and ongoing management. We also lead national initiatives focused on surveillance and early diagnosis, including the APRISE pancreatic screening program for high-risk individuals and the national Australasian Pancreatic Cyst Registry.
- Community engagement and education: We support healthcare professionals, patients, and the wider community through outreach, education, and access to trusted resources. Our focus is on improving awareness, reducing delays in diagnosis, and strengthening referral pathways.