Melanoma Institute Australia

24/02/2026

Melanoma March kicks off this weekend in Australia's capital!

Canberra residents are urged to come along to Melanoma March this Sunday morning 1 March and take steps to beat melanoma. All funds raised fuel life-saving melanoma research, which also impacts other cancers.

Register for Melanoma March Canberra today, or sign up for your local march. You can also choose to 'March Your Way' > https://bit.ly/4kSDXcv

20/02/2026

March is almost here!
Don’t miss out on being part of our 15th Melanoma March!
Sign up now to join your local community walk, or March Your Way, and help save lives from melanoma > link in bio.

20/02/2026

March is almost here!
Don't miss out on being part of our 15th Melanoma March!
Sign up now to join your local community walk, or March Your Way, and help save lives from melanoma > https://melanomamarch.org.au/

13/02/2026

It’s time to bid farewell and say a huge thank you to our amazing 2025 Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) Immuno-Oncology fellows – Dr Rubens Sperandio, Dr Julia Ressler and Dr Francis Proulx-Rocray.

Over the past 12 months, as part of our MIA fellowship program, these three outstanding medical oncologists have worked hard alongside our Clinical Trials team and our advanced practice nurses, gaining experience in clinical research and immunotherapy treatment for melanoma and complex skin cancer patients.

04/02/2026

Congratulations Melanoma March community, we've reached $100,000 - and it's just over 3 weeks until March!

Can you help us get to $150,000 by the end of this week?

Join your local march, fundraise or donate > https://bit.ly/4ty4OPg

04/02/2026

Today, on World Cancer Day, a World Health Organization (WHO) global study was published in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal.

The study across 185 countries showed that 2 in every 5 cancers could be prevented. It analysed leading risk factors and found that in Australia the leading risk factor linked to preventable cancers in men is exposure to UV radiation.

The Sydney Morning Herald shared the results of this study and spoke to Melanoma Institute Australia cancer epidemiologist Professor Anne Cust, and to melanoma survivor and sun safety advocate Andrew Camfield.

Australians have known for decades that high UV levels, outdoor lifestyles and a large fair skinned population put us at greater risk of skin cancers. A 2012 study estimated 96 per cent of melanomas in Australia were caused by UV exposure.

“But what is less known is that men are more likely to get skin cancers than their female peers once they reach the age of 45,” said Prof Anne Cust

The study is a warning to all Australians but particularly to men, who generally spend more time outdoors and use less UV protection.

"You can't change the damage you've done, but you can make changes to reduce your future risk,"

Read full story in SMH > https://bit.ly/4r3aZZS, or on MIA website > https://bit.ly/4c7BTuP


📷Sam Mooy

30/01/2026

Today is 'Check4Spots Day’, a day which was started by Peter and Julie Mansell in honour of their daughter Morgan, who passed away from melanoma in 2018, when she was only 25.

"Every 30 January (happy heavenly birthday Morgan), at the end of the long hot summer holidays, we suggest everyone grabs a partner, family member or friend and check for any suspicious looking spots... Remember that melanomas can appear anywhere and not necessarily in areas that have been regularly exposed – so check those hard to see areas like scalp, back, and the soles of the feet." - Peter & Julie Mansell.

When identified early, 90% of melanomas can be treated by surgical removal. So, know the skin you're in, ask a loved one to check your skin, and check theirs too!

Learn how to check your skin and what to look out for > https://bit.ly/3ZDwAMj

If you notice any new or changing spots, seek medical advice.

29/01/2026

Special launch 50% off offer ends TOMORROW!

Register for Melanoma March by midnight Saturday 31 January to receive half-price tickets!

Join us for the 15th year of Melanoma March, Australia's largest community-driven melanoma research fundraiser. Help us reach zero deaths from melanoma.

With events held every weekend through March, plus the opportunity to host your own 'March Your Way' event, there's something for everyone!

Don't miss out > https://bit.ly/4a1Vw4X

29/01/2026

Melanoma March 2026 dates are all now live! Register by midnight this Saturday 31 January to receive 50% off tickets!

If there isn’t an event near you, or you’re unable to join us on the day, you can still be part of Melanoma March by signing up to 'March Your Way' and do your own activity, wherever you are. 🚶

Register here > https://bit.ly/4riuA83

23/01/2026

We are proudly marking 15 years of Melanoma March this year - and to celebrate we have a special 50% off launch offer, only available until Saturday 31 January.

Melanoma March is a family-friendly walking event, bringing together communities to raise funds for melanoma research, held around Australia during March.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world. One person dies from the disease every six hours. It is the most common cancer affecting 20-39-year-old Australians.

Less than a decade ago, advanced melanoma was an almost certain death sentence, with patients rarely surviving more than a few months. Thanks to MIA’s world-class research, close to 60% of advanced melanoma patients are now surviving and are essentially cured. Our mission is zero deaths from melanoma.

So, check the Melanoma March locations, gather your friends and family and join in to take steps to help save lives from melanoma. If there isn’t an event near you, or you’re unable to join us on the day, you can still be part of Melanoma March by signing up to March Your Way and do your own activity, wherever you are.

Register now and save 50% on tickets (until 31 January) > https://melanomamarch.org.au

23/01/2026

Meet Carina Paola Cornejo Páramo. Carina has a PhD in Bioinformatics and works as a Computational Data Scientist in MIA's Personalised Immunotherapy Platform (PIP) team.

We asked Carina about her favourite part of her role in research. "I like exploring biological datasets and coming up with different ways to visualise and interpret them. Being part of MIA allows me to use my computational skills to analyse complex datasets and deliver insights that can ultimately help improve patient care and outcomes."

For more information on her latest work, career highlights, plus personal insights, read the latest > https://bit.ly/3Zy5ki9

Carina Paola Cornejo Páramo, who has a PhD in Bioinformatics, works as a Computational Data Scientist in the Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) Personalised Immunotherapy Platform (PIP) team, based at Charles Perkins Centre at The University of Sydney. In this Research Life, we learn about her exci...

23/01/2026

The Tour de Cure Long Lunch has become one of Brisbane’s most anticipated charity events, and Tour de Cure is a long-time supporter of MIA research programs.

At this year’s event Prof Georgina Long is the special guest speaker and funds raised will support a Melanoma Institute Australia research project to help us understand how the gut microbiome influences the effectiveness and safety of immunotherapy treatments.

Hosted at the beautiful Rivershed at Howard Smith Wharves, this signature event is all about relaxed elegance. It will be an inspiring afternoon with a refined long lunch, heartfelt stories, special guests, entertainment and auctions.

Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
Time: 11:30am – 4pm
Dress: Cocktail

Tickets are limited, so don’t miss this impactful event > https://bit.ly/4qAUu6X

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