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Global accuracy of MIA risk tool predicting sentinel node metastasis

April 10th, 2025|Categories: Research News|Tags: , |

The extensive global use of MIA’s online tool for estimating the risk of nodal metastasis in newly diagnosed melanoma patients has prompted an international study to validate its accuracy & improve its precision across diverse populations worldwide.

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First step to develop Roadmap for Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program

March 17th, 2025|Categories: Research News|

We are excited to commence the work to develop the Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program, and proud to be leading such an important endeavour for the Australian community.

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World-first experimental cancer treatment paves way for clinical trial

February 28th, 2025|Categories: Treatment|Tags: , |

Nature Medicine has published a peer-reviewed paper detailing the experimental glioblastoma cancer treatment developed by Professor Georgina Long AO, Medical Director of  Melanoma Institute Australia, paving the way for a clinical trial to be conducted by researchers at The Brain Cancer Centre in Melbourne.

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Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program

February 20th, 2025|Categories: Awareness, Research News|Tags: |

Skin checks are an important tool in the early detection of skin cancers. MIA & others in the skin cancer community have advocated for a more systematic, targeted & equitable approach to skin cancer screening in Australia. As a result, the Australian Gov't has allocated $10m for development of a Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program.

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