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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.
Get on board with sun safety
Announcing a partnership between MIA and the Boating Industry Association (BIA) to promote sun safety amongst boating enthusiasts, including MIA hosting a stand at the Sydney International Boat Show in August.
A month of inspiring Community Fundraising
Read more about the inspiring stories behind our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
What a night at MIA Amie St Clair Gatsby Ball!
Enjoy all the pics from the MIA Amie St Clair Gatsby Ball, held in Wagga Wagga on Saturday 29 June..
Our photo tribute to Kay Van Norton Poche AO
Pictures tell a thousand words, and we are proud to share this photo tribute of Kay and her friendship with us over many years.
Preventing disease recurrence in BRAF positive melanoma patients
Final results of the COMBI-AD clinical trial, published in New England Journal of Medicine, show significant benefit in preventing disease progression in BRAF positive Stage III melanoma patients.
Vale Kay Van Norton Poche AO
It is with a heavy heart that we notify you that Kay Van Norton Poche AO, one of Melanoma Institute Australia's great friends and committed supporters, passed away on 14 June 2024, following a long illness.
‘Tour of Honour’ for our Australians of the Year
Our 2024 Australians of the Year recently explored the Northern Territory, as part of a visit organised by the Australia Day Council. View the photo album.
Official opening of new melanoma clinic in Riverina
Melanoma patients throughout the Riverina will benefit from strengthened melanoma services thanks to the newly opened MIA Amie St Clair clinic in Wagga, which includes a 3D full body imaging machine, clinic rooms and space for support groups and community events.
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