LATEST NEWS
Australian researchers launch world-first tool to predict patient response to immunotherapy
New clinical tool developed by Melanoma Institute Australia hailed a breakthrough in personalising treatment for all cancer patients.
Skin Cancer Tasmania merges with Melanoma Institute Australia
Tasmanian skin cancer patients to benefit from increased prevention and awareness campaigns, and bolstered melanoma support services.
MIA researchers showcase new frontier in melanoma treatment at ASCO 2022
An unprecedented number of breakthroughs to be presented by MIA researchers at world's leading clinical oncology conference.
MIA’s MISSION
ZERO DEATHS FROM MELANOMA
MIA will achieve its mission through 3 pillars of action: Research, Clinical Care & Education.
MIA conducts its research under 5 themes; Prevention, Early Diagnosis & Treatment, Treatment of Metastatic Disease, Survivorship & Support and Health Economics.
1300
It is estimated 1300
Australians will die from
melanoma this year
30 mins
1 Australian is diagnosed
with melanoma every 30
minutes
90%
If caught early 90% of
melanomas can be cured
by surgery
Age 20-39
Melanoma is the most
common cancer affecting
Australians aged 20 to 39
