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Promising data for advanced melanoma patients
MIA has presented promising data regarding progression-free survival rates for advanced melanoma patients at the ESMO 2019 Congress in Barcelona.
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Community Fundraising September Wrap-Up
Another month has flown by and yet again we have a host of amazing community fundraisers who generously gave up their time to help us reach our goal of zero deaths from melanoma.
Notice for Supporters to Submit to PBAC
Comments in favour of giving patients with BRAF-positive melanoma access to first-line immunotherapy need to be submitted online prior to October 9, 2019.
Tune into Jay's Longest Melanoma March Channel 10 documentary
Jay's Longest Melanoma March documentary is screening this Sunday 22 September at 1pm (AEST) on Channel 10, capturing behind the scenes of the 2000km walk, Adelaide to Sydney in 50 days. Uniting to end melanoma.
Professor Georgina Long Co -Medical Director named Women of Influence in AFR Top 100 List
We are proud to announce that our Professor Georgina
Community Fundraising August Wrap-Up
It’s been a month since we highlighted some of our incredibly generous community fundraisers. We thought we’d have a look back at August and put the spotlight on more of the wonderful people who give up their time to fundraise for MIA, so we can continue to edge closer to our goal of zero deaths from melanoma.
From Lab Coats To Lycra - Australian Melanoma experts take on world Triathlon championships
They are a formidable team - in work and in play
Melanoma Institute Australia hosts SunSafe Student Ambassador Programs 2019
This week, Melanoma Institute Australia hosted the first of six
Australia at risk of falling behind USA and Europe in preventing deadly recurrence of Melanoma
Federal government urged
Excision margins for melanoma redefined
Updated guidelines defining appropriate excision margins have been published thanks to research from MIA.
A Pawsome Story of Hope
Joanne and her trusty companion Frankie spend their days spreading a message of hope in hospitals, nursing homes, even prisons. It is a long way from her darkest hour facing palliative care. This is her story of hope.
A new generation of melanoma researchers
Melanoma impacts more Australian teenagers and young adults than any other cancer. Dr James Wilmott, who has a young family of his own, has devoted his career to determining why these young Australians are susceptible to melanoma, and importantly, how to save them.
Melanoma Masterclass celebrates Australian luminaries who have transformed melanoma treatment worldwide
The extraordinary contribution of Australia’s most distinguished melanoma clinicians and researchers is being celebrated today.
Prestigious award in pathology for Professor Scolyer
Congratulations to Professor Richard Scolyer who was awarded the William O. Russell/Joanne Vandenberge Hill Award of Excellence in Pathology.
A Day in the Life Of... Serigne Lo
A Day in the Life Of... Serigne Lo, Research and BioStatistics Manager at Melanoma Institute Australia
Jay inspires others to help end melanoma and so can you
Jay was your typical Aussie bloke – a truck driver, husband, dad and mate to many. Then he got melanoma. His cancer diagnosis turned his life upside down.
A dilemma no mother-to-be should face
Clair faced an impossible choice – risk delivering her baby early, or delay potentially life-saving melanoma treatment
Join little Madi and Bettina in the fight against melanoma
Little Madi misses her Dad. But she is determined to honour his memory and support life-saving melanoma research.
Toyota and country music fans invited to tip their hat to help tackle Australia's national cancer – melanoma
Melanoma Institute Australia has teamed up with the Toyota Country Music Festival 2018 in Tamworth!
Sun Protection: Facts and Controversies
MIA's dermatologist shares her knowledge with GPs on debunking myths and controversies on sunscreen.
Shannan Ponton joins our March for a cure
Shannan Ponton thought he was invincible – he wasn’t. But his melanoma battle ended up saving more than his own life.
Surprising finding in rare form of melanoma get patients closer to personalised medicine
Researchers have demonstrated that immunotherapy is highly effective in treating a rare form of melanoma – a result that is surprising due to the nature of the tumour.
Using new technology to prevent melanoma
Innovation is helping to prevent melanoma developing in the first place.
Research review of 2017
Research from MIA is changing the way melanoma is managed worldwide and improving patient survival. Here are a few of our key highlights from this year.
Translational research funding boost
A prestigious Fellowship has been awarded to fund research that will change the way melanoma treatment is assessed in the future.
New research to guide clinicians to more accurately stage and manage melanoma patients
New research from MIA has been published that forms the basis of the updated international guidelines for staging melanoma.
Founding father recognised for outstanding cancer care
Professor William McCarthy AM has been awarded the Tom Reeve Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Care.
Melanoma researchers shine at the State's premier cancer awards ceremony
Leading researchers from MIA have been acknowledged with three prestigious awards for excellence in melanoma research.
Enhancing melanoma treatment response through gut bacteria
New research shows that patients who are more likely to respond to immunotherapy treatment have a greater diversity in their gut bacteria.