The full-day program will provide an overview of the significant transformations that have occurred in the melanoma field over the past 5 years, spanning adjuvant and neoadjuvant strategies, translational research, and the integration of combination therapies. There is also a focus on better understanding the mechanisms of treatment response. Speakers include Dr Charlotte Ariyan, a world-leading melanoma specialist travelling from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City, USA.
Invaluable consumer input will be provided throughout the development and planning of the program. Consumers may also be involved as presenters and panellists. Expert presentations and discussions will:
Join us for a three-course dinner on the evening before the symposium, Thursday 18 April, 6.30–9.30pm at Graduate House, 220 Leicester St, Carlton. Foster existing connections and new collaborations with delegates from a wide range of melanoma-related disciplines. Tickets are available for purchase as an add-on when you register. You may also purchase tickets to dinner if not attending the symposium.
A/Prof David Gyorki
Research and Education Lead, Melanoma and Skin Cancers, VCCC Alliance; Surgical Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Principal Fellow, Department of Surgery, the University of Melbourne
A/Prof Shahneen Sandhu
Medical Oncologist and Researcher, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
A/Prof Oliver Klein
Clinician Scientist, Cancer Immunobiology Program, ONJCRI; Medical Oncologist, Austin Hospital
Dr Miles Andrews
Medical Oncologist and Head of Immuno-oncology, The Alfred Hospital; Senior Research Fellow, Monash University
Prof Thomas Gebhardt
Professorial Fellow, Microbiology and Immunology, the University of Melbourne
Prof Paul Neeson
Laboratory Head, Cancer Immunology Program, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
A/Prof Oliver Klein
Clinician Scientist, Cancer Immunobiology Program, ONJCRI; Medical Oncologist, Austin Hospital
Dr Charlotte Ariyan
Surgeon, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York City, USA
Dr Louise Jackett
Dermapathologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
A/Prof Sydney Ch'ng
Associate Professor of Surgery, Institute of Academic Surgery, University of Sydney;
Research Lead for Plastic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
A/Prof Alex van Akkooi
Chair of Melanoma Surgery, Melanoma Institute Australia; Associate Professor, the University of Sydney
Mr Peter Gourlay
Consumer; Human Research Ethics Committee, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Jessica Duarte
Postdoctoral Research FellowPostdoctoral Research Fellow, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute
Dr Lavinia Spain
Medical Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Hayden Snow
Surgeon, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Dr Margaret Chua
Radiation Oncologist, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Prof Mark Shackleton
Professor of Oncology and Group Leader of Cancer Development and Treatment Laboratory, Monash University; Director of Oncology at Alfred Health
Ms Alethea Lobo
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Ms Tamara Dawson
Founder and Director, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Advocacy Network (MSCAN)
