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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.
$2.1 million to help boost cancer research in NSW
This World Cancer Research Day, the NSW Government is committing $2.1 million in research grant funding, with almost $700k awarded to MIA's Prof Long for an imaging system that will allow researchers to better visualise & understand tumour cell interactions.
MIA researchers sharing world stage at ESMO24
MIA’s leading experts and early career researchers have shared the world stage at the annual European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Barcelona.
Thank you to our ‘Melanoma Heroes’ – and how you can be one!
We are so grateful for the efforts of our 'Melanoma Heroes' - all those in our community who have contributed to MIA fundraising to support our research and patient support services. Find out more about how to get involved!
Key next step on the road to zero deaths from melanoma
MIA, alongside ACEMID, hosted an important melanoma data workshop in Sydney, to prepare for the massive volumes of data that will help create the evidence for a national targeted melanoma-screening program.
Bondi Rescue star shares skin cancer risk as a warning to others
Australians are being urged to take sun safety seriously as the weather warms up, with Bondi Rescue star Tommy Woodriff sharing his skin cancer risk as a warning to others.
La Roche-Posay and MIA join forces in fight against skin cancer
La Roche-Posay, the number one skincare brand recommended by dermatologists worldwide, and MIA, world leading melanoma research organisation, have embarked on a new five-year partnership to support critical melanoma research and accelerate awareness of sun safety.
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