LATEST NEWS
MIA’s Co-Medical Directors joint NSW 2024 Australian of the Year
Congratulations to MIA Co-Medical Directors, Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO, jointly named 2024 NSW Australian of the Year.
Melanoma science in race against brain cancer – National Press Club
MIA Co-Medical Directors address the National Press Club of Australia detailing world-first breakthroughs in applying melanoma science to Richard Scolyer’s brain cancer.
Prof Richard Scolyer gains strength from widespread support
Family, friends, colleagues and MIA provide support and strength to Prof Richard Scolyer as he undergoes treatment for a glioblastoma (brain cancer).
Game On Mole joins forces with Brisbane Roar
GAME ON MOLE, our annual MIA awareness campaign, which uses the iconic Aussie catch-phrase to start life-saving conversations about sun safety and skin health, has joined forces with Brisbane Roar Football Club.
Game On Mole is back this summer
GAME ON MOLE is a call to action to take your skin seriously! Know the skin you're in and be sun-safe. Find out more, buy the hat.
MIA researchers receive 2023 NSW Premier’s Awards
Congratulations to MIA’s Assoc Professor Alex Menzies and Rebecca Simpson, both very worthy recipients of 2023 NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research.
Prof Richard Scolyer honoured with SMR Lifetime Achievement Award
In recognition of his incredible contribution to melanoma research, Prof Richard Scolyer was presented with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Society for Melanoma Research Congress in Philadelphia.
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 4 themes: Prevention, Risk & Clinical Detection – Early Melanoma – Advanced Melanoma – Supportive Care & Survivorship.
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It is estimated 1300 Australians will die from melanoma this year
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1 Australian is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes
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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
