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A second penicillin moment for cancer treatment
In a world-first, an early phase trial of an mRNA personalised cancer vaccine has shown promising results for preventing melanoma recurrence in patients with resected high-risk melanoma (stage III and IV).
MPA-MIA Melanoma Community Webinar Series 2022
Watch recordings of the 2022 webinar series. Webinars cover Brain Metastases, Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapies, and Detecting Melanoma.
Clarivate announce Highly Cited Researchers 2022 list
Read more about the five MIA researchers named on the Clarivate list of Highly Cited Researchers 2022.
Community Fundraising Wrap Up October 2022
It was another big month of inspiring community fundraisers! From car shows, marathons and headshaves, to the selling of marmalade, monitors and swimming pools, we thank you all those who supported us over the past month.
MIA team receives 2022 Wildfire Highly Cited Publication Award
Read more about the Cancer Institute NSW Awards and the highly cited immunotherapy publication.
Melanoma Community Forum Hobart
Watch videos of presentations from the Melanoma Community Forum held in Hobart on 3rd November 2022.
MIA shares latest research breakthroughs at world’s largest melanoma conference
Tailoring skin checks based on personal risk, the impact of adjuvant and neo-adjuvant therapies, and the latest in personalised immunotherapy for advanced patients are amongst a plethora of research advances.
‘Run from Sun’ raising melanoma awareness in Tasmania
Read more about our 'Run from the Sun' 2022 campaign, including presentations to secondary schools and colleges, and fundraising rides.
Community Fundraising Wrap Up Sept 2022
From coastal walks and bridge runs, to beard shaves and pig races, we shine the spotlight on our wonderful community fundraisers.
CoolCabanas announced as ‘Official Shade Partner’ of MIA
A multi-year partnership fostered to promote sun safety and save lives from melanoma.
Australian researchers identify link between diet, gut microbiome and response to treatment
Diets low in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids linked to poorer response to immunotherapy.
National Press Club address: MIA calls for urgent federal government action to prevent melanoma
Sun Safe Sport initiative and modernised awareness campaign critical to preventing melanoma which claims more lives than our annual road toll.
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