Melanoma Genetics: Clinical Translation Of The Germline-somatic Continuum
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$2,231,372.00
Summary
While new targeted and immune therapies can improve prognosis from metastatic melanoma, long-term survival for most patients remains elusive due to drug resistance or failure of the immune system to kill the tumour. There thus remains a significant need to improve early detection, monitoring of relapse, and treatment strategies, to increase survival and provide cures. My research vision addresses these three pillars of cancer research using innovative and cutting edge genetic approaches.
Embedding Economics For Cost-effective Melanoma Prevention, Diagnosis And Treatment
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,074,900.00
Summary
Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, and it is on the rise in Australia. However, the rapidly increasing costs of treatment are not sustainable for the health system or patients who pay out of pocket. Using health economic evaluation, this program of work will focus on improving: the (1) prevention, (2) diagnosis, and (3) treatment of melanoma, to ensure better, more sustainable healthcare.