At the Australia Day Honours 2026, we had some news for the RUN DIPG community, as founder Matt Dun was recognised with the Order of Australia Medal for his service to haematology and oncology research, specifically DIPG/DMG.

“I am deeply proud to be Australian and profoundly humbled to be recognised on Australia Day. This honour reflects a truly community-wide effort. It is driven by the motivation that arose from my wife and family’s personal loss of our eldest daughter, Josephine, to diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG/DMG).

Her journey became a catalyst for change, through the tireless advocacy of families facing this devastating disease, the commitment and generous support of the RUN DIPG community, and the collective determination of my family, friends, and the Dun Lab research team at HMRI and the University of Newcastle.”

– Matt Dun OAM

“University congratulates distinguished 2026 Australia Day Honours recipients,” University of Newcastle, 27 January 2026.

We are so proud of this incredible accomplishment and congratulate Matt on his ongoing efforts and resilience. We could not do it without you.

Read the Newcastle Herald article HERE