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Australian researchers spearhead cancer treatment revolution
In what has been described as a cancer treatment revolution, the pre-surgery use of combination immunotherapy looks to become standard treatment for melanoma and impact other cancers across the globe.
Prof Georgina Long elected Fellow of Australian Academy of Science
Congratulations to Professor Georgina Long AO, elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of her outstanding contribution to science.
An inspiring update from the 2024 Australians of the Year
Listen to Profs Long and Scolyer on ABC Radio Sydney for an update on Richard's #braincancer journey & recent results. how melanoma science is being used to treat his #glioblastoma. Budget funding news and their Australian of the Year activities.
Welcome news for melanoma in Federal Budget
Last night's Federal Budget announcement included a $25 million commitment to prevention and early detection of skin cancer and melanoma, and $10.3 million has been allocated for MIA to develop an evidence-based roadmap for a targeted skin cancer screening program.
We can’t thank our community fundraisers enough
Read more about the inspiring stories behind the dedication and generosity of our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
To our wonderful Melanoma March community…
It’s a wrap for Melanoma March 2024, and we couldn’t be more in awe of our fantastic community. Read more about our dedicated volunteer committees who make it possible.
Melanoma March 2024 in pictures
See all the photos from our Melanoma March 2024 events, and download yours.
MIA establishes MIA Women in Leadership Investment Fund
This important initiative will enable all MIA employees identifying as female to further develop and accelerate their leadership skills training.
Our passionate community fundraisers
Read more about the inspiring stories behind the dedication and generosity of our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
National targeted melanoma screening program is step closer
Read more about 'Skin Checks for Melanoma in Australia Position Statement’, led by MIA in collaboration with expert colleagues across Australia.
Dr Jordan Conway
Meet Dr Jordan Conway, whose crucial research focuses on melanoma metastases in the liver, and neoadjuvant immunotherapy.
Xinyu (Catherine) Bai
Meet Catherine, a PhD student and researcher at MIA. Catherine's current research focus is "Single Cell Spatial Features of In-Transit Melanoma Associated With Patient Outcomes To Immunotherapy".
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