Melanoma Institute Australia

03/08/2026

In July, Melanoma Patients Australia (MPA) and Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) hosted a series of three Community Webinars, designed to help melanoma patients and their carers navigate their melanoma journey more confidently.

Recordings of the webinar series are now available on our website!
So, if you missed a webinar, or would like watch again, you can now view at a time suitable for you.

Don't miss out on the engaging, educational and easy to understand sessions on:
1. The role of the melanoma nurse
2. Side effects of immunotherapy
3. Understanding sentinel lymph node biopsies

During each webinar you'll hear from MIA and field experts, and an MPA community member will share their experience, plus each session wraps up with an interesting Q&A.

Visit the link and learn > https://bit.ly/4hbGMWA

02/08/2026

Melanoma Institute Australia is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Trials Data Entry Officer to support high‑quality data capture across our clinical trials.

The role requires strong attention to detail, a passion for accuracy, and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of clinical trial data within a regulated environment. This full-time position, based in North Sydney, offers a highly varied workload and broad exposure to clinical research.

An outstanding opportunity to make a difference as part of a world-leading research organisation.

Applications close on 14 August 2026.

Find out more and apply > https://bit.ly/4hKGAO6

31/07/2026

An update from Prof Georgina Long in Perugia, Italy.

International collaboration has long been central to progress in melanoma research, and over the next couple of months, Prof Georgina Long AO is in Europe working with leading cancer research and treatment centres.

Prof Long was honoured to speak at the University of Perugia, at the invitation of her colleague Prof Mario Mandalà, about neoadjuvant and our fast-track approach to finding experimental drug therapies for patients in the 'Third Space' - those resistant to standard treatment. An excellent opportunity to share this work and connect with colleagues striving towards the same goal.

She also had the privilege of visiting the library in the Rectory and being shown original 1500s books by the extraordinary anatomist Andreas Vesalius. A remarkable moment of history alongside the science.



degli studi di Perugia | University of Sydney | Sydney Health

31/07/2026

2026 AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM EUREKA PRIZES FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

The Australian Museum has announced the finalists of the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes recognising the outstanding homegrown scientists, innovators and communicators that turn tomorrow's ideas into today's breakthroughs.

We're proud to share that Professor Georgina Long AO is a finalist in the UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research.

Australian Museum Director and CEO Kim McKay AO said the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes continue to showcase the extraordinary depth and diversity of Australian science:
"For 36 years, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes has celebrated scientific collaboration, research and innovation. Recognising this work matters, not just for the researchers themselves, but for every young Australian who might see a future for themselves in science. The Eureka Prizes show the next generation that curiosity and determination are valued, and that their questions about the world could help shape it for the future."

Winners will be announced during a live broadcast event on Thursday 3 September at Sydney Town Hall, and you're invited to attend online. Register for the livestream here > https://bit.ly/3RH9VhK

Australian Museum | University of Sydney | UNSW | Sydney Health

29/07/2026

We're seeking an enthusiastic Biobank Technical Assistant to join our team, based at the Charles Perkins Centre at University of Sydney (Camperdown).

Reporting to the Clinical Biospecimen Coordinator, the role involves the collection, processing, storage, and shipment of patient specimens, as well as supporting clinical trials. The position requires strong scientific knowledge, organisational skills, and a commitment to ethical and regulatory standards.

An outstanding opportunity to further your career and develop your skills in a globally recognised research institution. This is a full-time, 1-year fixed-term role with the opportunity for extension.

Applications close Monday 3 August 2026.

Find out more & apply > https://bit.ly/3ThAoTN

29/07/2026

NEW PODCAST FOR CLINICIANS: How multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and clinical trials are transforming melanoma care.

As melanoma treatment becomes increasingly complex, multidisciplinary collaboration has never been more important.

In this episode of 'Melanoma Insights for Professionals', our expert panel discusses how MDTs support clinical decision-making, optimise patient care and create opportunities for clinical trial participation. The podcast also explores the pivotal role of clinical trials in advancing melanoma care and the emerging innovations shaping the future of treatment.

This podcast is for healthcare professionals. Search for 'Melanoma insights' on Spotify or your favourite podcast app or listen via the Melanoma Education Portal > https://bit.ly/4w05bSL

29/07/2026

An update from Prof Georgina Long AO from Naples, Italy:

" is always an inspiring annual meeting and one of my favourite think-tanks of the year. A small group of innovators, including medical oncology colleagues with deep expertise in drug development, came together to plan how we can cure cancer more quickly.

I spoke about the NeoIRENIE clinical trial for , now open at Melanoma Institute Australia. Assoc Prof Ines da Silva presented her framework for understanding immunotherapy resistance.

This is the work we do to find a cure for those in the “Third Space”, patients resistant to all our standard therapies."



Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori | University of Sydney | Sydney Health

15/07/2026

Melanoma Institute Australia has three full-time Fellowship positions for medical oncology trainees, RACP Fellows or overseas equivalents. These Fellowships commence in Sydney in February 2028 for one year in duration.

These fellowship positions provide a unique opportunity to join a world class organisation to learn the skills for optimal clinical management of medical oncology patients with melanoma and complex skin cancer. The fellowship will include training in clinical trials, clinical research and immunotherapy treatment in a multi-disciplinary, clinical and translational research environment.

Read more and apply here > https://bit.ly/4hc0aT4



The Royal Australasian College of Physicians

10/07/2026

Ahead of Professor Richard Scolyer AO’s State Memorial Service this Monday, his friends and colleagues, Professor Georgina Long AO and Dr Kerry Crotty, share their reflections on Richard’s extraordinary spirit, his exceptional contributions to the fields of melanoma and pathology, and his lasting legacy.

Read full story in The Australian via link below.

Richard Anthony Scolyer AO, our beloved friend and colleague, died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 59.

08/07/2026

The ninth annual Daffodil Chef Dinner is being held on Saturday 1 August 6-11pm at the River View Room at Optus Stadium in Perth.

‘The Daffodil Chef’ was founded by Maryce Scriven in 2018, in memory of her late husband, chef Steve Scriven, who passed away from melanoma at just 32 years of age. This much-loved annual event celebrates the life of Steven, and supports Melanoma Institute Australia research.

Dress up in your favourite cocktail outfit, and enjoy a fabulous evening incluidng:
- Canapes + Three Course Gourmet Dining Experience
- Five Hour Drinks Package
- Door Prizes + Games
- Live + Silent Auction + Raffle
- Face Painting
- Live Music by Neon Cleo

Tickets are priced from $180 per person.
Corporate 'Diamond Daffodil' Tables are also available for purchase.

It’s just over three weeks to go! Find out more and buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4vV4L0C

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