Melanomaa type of cancer that develops from melanocytes, which are the cells that produce pigment generally in the skin (but can develop in other areas of the body) Institute Australia is dedicated to preventing and curing melanoma through innovative, world-class research, treatment and education programs. Our mission is to reach zero deaths from melanoma this decade.
Melanoma Institute Australia is a national affiliated network of melanoma researchers and clinicians. The majority are based at The Poche Centre in
Wollstonecraft near North Sydney – the world’s largest melanoma research and treatment facility. It is from here that our specialists pioneer new research, conduct clinical trialsresearch studies performed to test new treatments, tests or procedures and evaluate their effectiveness on various diseases, and develop new treatments. MIA also has its world-class research laboratory housed within the Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney. This is a translational research group headed by MIA’s Co-Medical Directors, Professors Georgina Long AO and Richard Scolyer AO.
MIA is a multi-disciplinary team – including surgeons, medical oncologists, dermatologists, pathologists, researchers, nurses, biobank specialists and psychologists – works collaboratively under the one roof, enhancing the exchange of ideas, fast tracking research and providing patients with ground-breaking melanoma treatment and support.
Approximately 2,000 new melanoma and complex skin cancera disease where abnormal cells split without control and spread to other nearby body tissue and/or organs patients are referred into MIA each year, and MIA has approximately 20,000 patient visits per annum.
We understand that melanoma diagnosisthe process of identifying a disease based on signs and symptoms, patient history and medical test results and treatment can be overwhelming for patients, their carers and loved ones. We are here to provide support in many ways.
RCA is not affiliated with this organisation. It is the responsibility of the patient and their carer(s) to determine whether this or any other support group or organisation listed on this website may provide some benefit to them.
Location
40 Rocklands Road, Wollstonecraft NSW, Australia