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Beyond NADINA – The new wave of neoadjuvant clinical trials
MIA Medical Director, Professor Georgina Long AO, is leading the next group of clinical trials in the use of pre-surgery immunotherapy as life-saving treatment for melanoma. Results of one of these latest neoadjuvant immunotherapy clinical trials were today published in the prestigious Nature Medicine.
Personalising treatment options for complex lentigo maligna
Researchers have reported results from an international clinical trial assessing alternative treatment options for lentigo maligna - a non-invasive condition that commonly occurs on sun-exposed areas, particularly the face.
Global award for neoadjuvant immunotherapy
The International Neoadjuvant Melanoma Consortium (INMC), of which MIA’s Professor Long is a founder with three colleagues from MD Anderson USA, has been awarded the 2025 Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Collaboration Award for its work in pioneering neoadjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma.
Thanks to our fit, fast and fantastic fundraisers!
Our amazing community has recently been busy lacing up their runners, going alcohol-free, celebrating milestones, and honouring loved ones, all to support MIA's goal of zero deaths from melanoma! Read more about their efforts.
Public consultation on Melanoma Clinical Guidelines
Melanoma Institute Australia and Cancer Council Australia are conducting a review of the clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of melanoma. The second phase is now available for review, by clinicians and the community, until 29 August 2025.
Melanoma March Committee Lead
Location: Australia-wide
Melanoma March is our largest fundraising & awareness campaign, with events held across Australia in March. Events are run by volunteers. If you would like to organise a Melanoma March in your local area please read more and apply.
Melanoma March Committee Member
Location: Australia-wide
Our Melanoma March events are held across Australia during March. If you would like to get involved and join a committee, please read more about where we need support and apply.
Melanoma March Help on the Day
Location: Australia-wide
An opportunity to provide 'on the day' support at our Melanoma March events across Australia. Please read more and apply.
‘Sun Safe Island’ returns to Sydney Boat Show
MIA continues its partnership with the BIA to encourage sun safety amongst boating enthusiasts. As part of the partnership, MIA will once again bring its 'Sun Safe Island' activation to the Sydney Boat Show.
Spotlight on our fabulous fundraisers
Read more about what the dedicated and creative fundraisers in our community have done this month to support us - from hair chops and golf days to half marathons, elegant events, Facebook fundraisers and more!
The magic of the carnival came alive at MIA Amie St Clair Ball!
Enjoy our photo album which captures an unforgettable night beneath the big top at the MIA Amie St Clair 'Night at the Carnival' Ball, held in Wagga Wagga on Saturday 28 June.
Breakthrough melanoma treatment listed on PBS
The pre-surgery use of combination immunotherapy as frontline treatment for high risk melanoma is now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and subsidised for all Australian patients.
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