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Why Some Melanomas Resist Treatment: New Insights from AMRF-Supported Research
Immunotherapy has transformed the treatment landscape for melanoma, giving hope to patients who previously had limited treatment options. Yet for many people, these treatments do not work as expected, or stop working over time. With support from the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation, researcher Dr Laura Nicholls, under the supervision of
AMRF-Funded Research Advances Earlier Detection of Invasive Melanoma
Determining whether a melanoma remains confined to the surface of the skin or has progressed to an invasive form can be one of the most challenging decisions clinicians face. Thanks to funding support from the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation awarded in 2022 in honour of Warren Meanwell, researcher Dr Bruna
Driving Change Through Community: The MGA Whittles Group Commitment to Melanoma Research
For more than eight years, the MGA Whittles Community Foundation has been turning community spirit into meaningful impact. Through charity golf days, workplace fundraisers and a shared commitment to giving back, the Foundation has raised more than $73,000 to support melanoma research through the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation. What began
A Routine Skin Check Saved My Life: Samantha Runs Sydney Marathon for Melanoma Research
When a routine skin check revealed melanoma in late 2025, it was a diagnosis that changed everything. Despite being diligent about annual skin checks for more than a decade, Samantha never expected to hear the words, “it’s melanoma.” Today, while navigating the ongoing anxiety that can follow a cancer diagnosis,
Australian Melanoma Research Foundation joins the Play for Purpose Charity Raffle
Your chance to win while funding melanoma research We’ve partnered with Play for Purpose, which has raised over $10 million for good causes. A minimum of 50% of each ticket sold will help support research towards better treatments, early detection and prevention of melanoma. Play For Purpose is an online
Standing Beside Patients, Marching for Progress
For medical oncologists, the impact of melanoma is not only measured in treatments and clinical outcomes, but in the lives of patients and families they walk alongside every day. In this interview, Adelaide-based oncologist Dr Rachel Roberts-Thomson reflects on joining the Adelaide Melanoma March for the very first time alongside
On the Frontlines of Skin Cancer: Harriet’s Mission to Educate and Save Lives
From boardrooms to remote worksites, Skin Cancer Nurse Harriet Clayton is taking melanoma awareness directly to Australians, one skin check at a time. Travelling across the country, Harriet combines clinical expertise with a passion for education, helping people understand their risk and catch potential skin cancers early. In this interview, she
Meet the Researcher: Personalising Melanoma Treatment through AI with Dr Priyanka Rana
With a PhD in computer science and a focus on biomedical image analysis, Dr Priyanka Rana is bringing a data-driven approach to melanoma research at Macquarie University. Her work, in part funded by the Australian Melanoma Research Foundation, uses AI to identify patterns in melanoma tissue samples that can predict