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SUMMARY:Melanoma Research Alliance 2026 Retreat
DESCRIPTION:MRA’s Annual Scientific Retreat is the premier annual convening of global thought leaders from across the melanoma research community. By bringing together physician scientists\, pharmaceutical and biotech representatives\, government officials\, and patient advocates\, this invitation-only\, think-tank style conference aligns key stakeholders to present and discuss emerging ideas and issues shaping melanoma research from bench to bedside. \nThe 2026 MRA Scientific Retreat will continue MRA’s history of featuring scientific excellence\, facilitating interaction and early sharing of unpublished data through lectures including keynotes\, panel discussions\, networking roundtables\, and virtual poster presentations. Participants will include leading scientists from the United States and abroad\, as well as senior leadership from non-profit foundations\, government agencies\, industry\, philanthropists\, and other like-minded organizations. \n2026 Scientific Retreat Highlights:\n• Three day\, invitation-only event attended by premier melanoma researchers worldwide\n• 300+ global leaders in melanoma; over 60% are academic researchers\n• 20+ presentations from world-leading melanoma researchers sharing largely unpublished data\n• Small group\, topic-focused networking opportunities\n• Poster presentations from MRA-funded investigators\, including opportunities for live Q&A\n• Topics include cutting-edge research results in prevention\, detection\, and treatment development \nLocation: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill\, Washington\, D.C.\, United States \nDates: February 25-27\, 2026 \nPlease Note: The retreat is an invitation-only event. \nFIND OUT MORE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/mra-retreat-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill\, Washington\, D.C.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research
DESCRIPTION:This Award is dedicated to the memory of the late Sally Crossing AM (1946-2016). Sally was a pioneer and tireless advocate for consumer involvement in cancer research. Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Voices NSW acknowledge the extraordinary support of the Belalberi Foundation and the Crossing family in conferring this award. \nThe Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding Outcome in Cancer Research (individual award) rewards outstanding achievement in cancer research\, the inclusion of consumers in research\, and the delivery of significant benefit to the cancer community. \nThe Award recipient will receive $75\,000 to further their research endeavours. \nKey Dates\nApplications close: Friday 27 February 2026\, 5.00pm AEDT \nSEE GRANT GUIDELINES PDFSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/sally-crossing-award/
CATEGORIES:Grants,Early to Mid Career Researcher
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SUMMARY:Sydney Cancer Partners Conference & Travel Funding
DESCRIPTION:SCP has limited funding available to support members presenting research results at a national or international conference. \nThis scheme aims to: \n\nSupport the professional development and expand the knowledge of SCP members.\nBuild interest and expertise in translational cancer research and evidence based clinical practice.\nDisseminate knowledge and information through the SCP website and other events.\n\nSuccessful applicants will receive up to: \n\n$1\,000 to present in person at a conference within Australia.\n$4\,000 to present in person at an international conference.\n$500 for registration fees to present at a virtual conference.\n\nFunding for in-person events can be used for registration fees\, travel\, and reasonable accommodation expenses. Per diem and meal reimbursement is not a claimable expense. Awardees are required to submit original invoices or receipts for reimbursement. \nFunding for virtual conferences is limited to the registration fee. \nKey Dates \nRound 16: 1 April – 30 June 2026. Applications close 5pm\, 27 February 2026 \nSEE GRANT GUIDELINESSEE WEBSITE
URL:https://melanoma.org.au/event/scp-conference-travel-funding/
CATEGORIES:Grants,Travel
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