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Roadmap for a National Targeted Skin Cancer Screening Program
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.
From just 16 weeks’ survival to long term disease control
Newly released long-term data from a groundbreaking clinical trial for advanced melanoma patients whose disease had spread to their brain has proven that long-term disease control has been achieved for over 50% of patients given combination immunotherapy as first line treatment.
Our thanks to Prof Richard Scolyer AO
Prof Richard Scolyer AO has announced that he has decided to step down from his role as Co-Medical Director of Melanoma Institute Australia. Richard has been in this role since January 2017.
Marching for a cure: Aussies urged to take steps to help save lives from melanoma
Melanoma March events are held across Australia during March to raise awareness about melanoma and help save lives.
SunSafe Student Ambassador Program 2024 winners announced
Sacred Heart College, Hobart has been announced winner of the 2024 SunSafe Student Ambassador Program competition, with Lucas Heights Community School, Sydney & St Paul's College, Walla Walla joint runners-up.
Outstanding efforts by Community Fundraisers all over Australia
From zumba events to kilt runs and motorcycle rides, read more about the Australia-wide efforts of our passionate community fundraisers, and their supporters, all contributing to not only support our life-saving research, but also raise awareness about melanoma and its prevention.
MIA’s ground-breaking work recognised with two Cancer NSW Awards
We are proud to announce that the ground-breaking work of the MIA team has been recognised with two prestigious 2024 NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research.
Be part of research study on genetic information and testing
Patients, and families of patients, impacted by advanced melanoma are invited to participate in an online interview to explore their views, experiences, and needs related to genetic information, support and testing.
Together, Amplifying Impact at #AMC2024
Hosted by MIA in Sydney, AMC2024 brought together 776 multidisciplinary delegates to engage in insightful discussions, presentations and workshops, all dedicated to reaching our common goal of zero deaths from melanoma. See our AMC2024 photo album.
Creative and courageous Community Fundraisers
The creative ways our dedicated community fundraise for MIA never ceases to amaze us! We are so appreciative of their efforts, which help fund our life-saving research.
MIA urges sun safe practices at work this National Safe Work Month
MIA urges workplaces to enforce sun safe practices this National Safe Work Month, with Speakers' Hub presenter Andrew Camfield sharing his story with 400 Blacktown City Council tradies.
His Majesty King Charles III meets with MIA
We were delighted to have the honour of meeting with His Majesty King Charles III this week, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shine an international spotlight on melanoma.
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