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Prof Georgina Long elected Fellow of Australian Academy of Science
Congratulations to Professor Georgina Long AO, elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in recognition of her outstanding contribution to science.
Welcome news for melanoma in Federal Budget
Last night's Federal Budget announcement included a $25 million commitment to prevention and early detection of skin cancer and melanoma, and $10.3 million has been allocated for MIA to develop an evidence-based roadmap for a targeted skin cancer screening program.
We can’t thank our community fundraisers enough
Read more about the inspiring stories behind the dedication and generosity of our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
To our wonderful Melanoma March community…
It’s a wrap for Melanoma March 2024, and we couldn’t be more in awe of our fantastic community. Read more about our dedicated volunteer committees who make it possible.
Melanoma March 2024 in pictures
See all the photos from our Melanoma March 2024 events, and download yours.
MIA establishes MIA Women in Leadership Investment Fund
This important initiative will enable all MIA employees identifying as female to further develop and accelerate their leadership skills training.
Our passionate community fundraisers
Read more about the inspiring stories behind the dedication and generosity of our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
National targeted melanoma screening program is step closer
Read more about 'Skin Checks for Melanoma in Australia Position Statement’, led by MIA in collaboration with expert colleagues across Australia.
MIA’s Co-Medical Directors named 2024 Australians of the Year
We are so proud of our MIA Co-Medical Directors, Prof Georgina Long AO and Prof Richard Scolyer AO, jointly named 2024 Australians of the Year.
PBS listing is life-changing news
The federal government has announced a new immunotherapy treatment for advanced melanoma patients has been added to PBS, significantly reducing the cost of the life-saving treatment.
Melanoma March 2024: Why we are marching
Melanoma March events are held across Australia during March to raise awareness about melanoma and support our life-saving melanoma research, which is also impacting other cancers.
Gratitude for our Community Fundraisers!
Read more about the inspiring stories behind the amazing efforts, dedication and generosity of our Community Fundraisers. Find out how you can fundraise to support melanoma research.
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