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$2.1 million to help boost cancer research in NSW
This World Cancer Research Day, the NSW Government is committing $2.1 million in research grant funding, with almost $700k awarded to MIA's Prof Long for an imaging system that will allow researchers to better visualise & understand tumour cell interactions.
MIA researchers sharing world stage at ESMO24
MIA’s leading experts and early career researchers have shared the world stage at the annual European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Barcelona.
Thank you to our ‘Melanoma Heroes’ – and how you can be one!
We are so grateful for the efforts of our 'Melanoma Heroes' - all those in our community who have contributed to MIA fundraising to support our research and patient support services. Find out more about how to get involved!
Associate Professor Serigne Lo
A/Prof Serigne Lo leads a team responsible for the design & analysis of clinical trials, and the development of tools that guide the treatment of melanoma patients. Let's dive into his life and research!
Key next step on the road to zero deaths from melanoma
MIA, alongside ACEMID, hosted an important melanoma data workshop in Sydney, to prepare for the massive volumes of data that will help create the evidence for a national targeted melanoma-screening program.
Bondi Rescue star shares skin cancer risk as a warning to others
Australians are being urged to take sun safety seriously as the weather warms up, with Bondi Rescue star Tommy Woodriff sharing his skin cancer risk as a warning to others.
Dr Jordan Conway
Meet Dr Jordan Conway, whose crucial research focuses on melanoma metastases in the liver, neoadjuvant immunotherapy and strategies to overcome treatment resistance.
La Roche-Posay and MIA join forces in fight against skin cancer
La Roche-Posay, the number one skincare brand recommended by dermatologists worldwide, and MIA, world leading melanoma research organisation, have embarked on a new five-year partnership to support critical melanoma research and accelerate awareness of sun safety.
Fundraising to help save lives from melanoma
From a gourmet dinner to pub meat raffles, a 1000km walk to a marathon, and a golf day afternoon tea, read more about the inspiring stories behind our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research.
Eva Shteinman
Eva Shteinman is a PhD student in the MIA research team. In our latest Q&A session, we asked Eva everything from how she became a melanoma researcher, to her hidden talents, and more!
Désirée Sexauer
Désirée Sexauer is a PhD student at Edith Cowan University in WA, and is a recipient of a MIA Postgraduate Research Scholarship. Read her Q&A.
Dr Camelia Quek
Dr Camelia Quek is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Melanoma Institute Australia. Camelia answers our questions about her research and personal insights.
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