Ashleigh Stewart
Ashleigh Stewart is a Senior Research Coordinator at MIA, based at Macquarie University. Learn about her fascinating work in the liquid biopsy space, plus why working in the melanoma field is particularly important to her.
Leon Burgess
Leon Burgess is a Biobank Technical Officer at Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA). In his 'Research Life' answers he dives into career highlights, what he loves about his work, his favourite quote and more.
Assoc Prof Inês da Silva receives two prestigious awards in one night!
Assoc Prof Inês da Silva, Medical Oncologist & Senior Researcher at MIA, was recently presented with the inaugural 'Marie Krogh Young Women in Science Prize' and the 'NSW Premier’s Awards Outstanding Mid-Career Researcher of the Year', in recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to melanoma treatment and care.
Dr Nurudeen Adegoke
Nurudeen Adegoke is MIA’s Senior Data Scientist and Biostatistician. He is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer at USyd and an Accredited Statistician with the Statistical Society of Australia. Read more about his personal and professional life.
ESMO 2025
Leading Melanoma Institute Australia clinicians and researchers are in Europe to share latest research findings and clinical updates with international colleagues as we continue our efforts to reach zero deaths from melanoma.
Vikki Steel
Vikki Steel is the Clinical Research Associate Team Leader in the Investigator Led Clinical Trials team at Melanoma Institute Australia. Learn about her professional journey and her life outside of work here!
Dr Esther Lim
Esther Lim is a Cancer & Immune Cell Biologist at Melanoma Institute Australia, based at Macquarie University. Read more about her latest research and personal life!
Inspired fundraising by our dedicated community
Our inspiring community has been busy hosting and participating in varied events all to support MIA - from gourmet dinners, golf days, running challenges and events held to honour loved ones.
Shafayat Chowdhury
Shafayat Chowdhury is a Clinical Biospecimen Coordinator at Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA). Read on for Shafayat's Q&A.
Kim Dowling
Kim Dowling is a Senior Clinical Data Manager at Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA). Read on to learn about Kim's role, what she loves about her job, plus a few fun facts about her!