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Four MIA researchers receive Tour de Cure grants
We are delighted to have been successful in receiving four research grants recently awarded by Tour de Cure Australia.
NADINA trial “will shape medicine in 2024”
A clinical trial, developed by MIA researchers in collaboration with international colleagues, has been named by prestigious journal Nature Medicine as one of 11 clinical trials likely to have the most impact on global medicine in the year ahead.
Co-Medical Directors named in list of “News Makers of 2023”
Prof Georgina Long and Prof Richard Scolyer have been named in Top 52 News Makers for 2023 by the Sydney Morning Herald 'Good Weekend' magazine.
AIS releases Sun Safe guidelines for sport
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has joined forces with Paddle Australia and the nation’s peak expert bodies on skin cancer and UV radiation - including Melanoma Institute Australia - to ensure everyone involved in sport is sun safe this summer.
Game On Mole joins forces with Brisbane Roar
GAME ON MOLE, our annual MIA awareness campaign, which uses the iconic Aussie catch-phrase to start life-saving conversations about sun safety and skin health, has joined forces with Brisbane Roar Football Club.
An engaging WA community forum
Over 100 guests enjoyed an engaging and informative evening at the annual WA Melanoma Community Forum.
Game On Mole is back this summer
GAME ON MOLE is a call to action to take your skin seriously! Know the skin you're in and be sun-safe. Find out more, buy the hat.
MIA researchers receive 2023 NSW Premier’s Awards
Congratulations to MIA’s Assoc Professor Alex Menzies and Rebecca Simpson, both very worthy recipients of 2023 NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research.
MIA’s Co-Medical Directors joint NSW 2024 Australian of the Year
Congratulations to MIA Co-Medical Directors, Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO, jointly named 2024 NSW Australian of the Year.
Prof Richard Scolyer honoured with SMR Lifetime Achievement Award
In recognition of his incredible contribution to melanoma research, Prof Richard Scolyer was presented with the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Society for Melanoma Research Congress in Philadelphia.
MIA team shines on world stage at SMR
Read more about Melanoma Institute Australia highlights from The Society for Melanoma Research 2023 Congress held in Philadelphia.
Making an impact at ESMO23 in Madrid
Read more about Prof Georgina Long receiving the ESMO Women for Oncology Award 2023, and MIA's significant contribution to cancer research discussions during ESMO23 in Madrid.
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