Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials)

Stuck for research ideas? Join our Concept Development Workshop to be inspired and help shape future melanoma & skin cancer research concepts. 👉 Register now - ow.ly/tfZM50Z4xxb Questions? 📧 grants@masc.org.au

Save the Date Join us on Thursday 19 November (9am–5pm) at Sofitel Melbourne for the 2026 MASC Trials Scientific Meeting, a satellite meeting of the Australasian Melanoma Conference (19–21 Nov). ✅ Register now: melanoma2026.com/registration #MASCTrials #Melanoma #ClinicalTrials

Join MIA for an evidence-based session featuring global photoprotection expert Prof Henry Lim, chaired by Prof Pascale Guitera. Event: Thursday 14 May | 5:30pm–6:30pm | Free Wollstonecraft, NSW or Online | CPD Certificate of attendance (1 hour) provided events.humanitix.com/photoprotectio…

Congratulations to Elsa Marquez on her promotion to Senior Clinical Data Manager! Since joining MASC Trials in 2024, Elsa has led data management across key studies and become a reliable, dedicated team member. We're excited for her continued impact in her new role!

Strengthen your dermoscopy skills with Melanoma Institute Australia’s Hybrid GP Education Breakfast. Learn to diagnose acral & nodular melanoma. 21 Feb 2026 Online 9–11am AEDT / In person in Sydney or Wagga 8:30am–1pm Free Register: events.humanitix.com/hybrid-gp-brea…

🎉 Treatment completed! 🎉 This week marks the completion of treatment for all participants in the SiroSkin trial. This is a major step forward in improving care for solid organ transplant recipients who are at high risk of facial skin cancers. #SiroSkin #ClinicalTrials

🌞 Today is #Check4Spots Day — a reminder to be all over melanoma in memory of Morgan Mansell. As summer wraps up, grab a partner and check for “ugly ducklings” — moles that don’t look like the others. Knowing your skin could save your life. alfredhealth.org.au/services/victo…

The RADICAL trial, led by Prof Pascale Guitera, Prof Angela Hong and MASC Trials, had its economic evaluation published, showing that imiquimod is substantially more cost-effective than radiotherapy for the treatment of lentigo maligna when surgery isn’t an option.

Our 2024–2025 Annual Report is here! ✅ Updates from our clinical trials program ✅ Patient stories ✅ Supporter acknowledgments ✅ How you can help us conquer melanoma & skin cancer Read now 👉 masc.org.au/wp-content/upl… #MASCTrials #AnnualReport #MelanomaResearch

👁️ Videos of the 2025 Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) Virtual Summit held on Saturday 8 November are now available online. 🔗 masc.org.au/aoma-summit-20… #AOMA25 #ocularmelanoma #uvealmelanoma #melanoma #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch

🚨 New Publication Alert! 🚨 We are excited to announce that results from the EAGLE FM trial on the accuracy of using PET/CT imaging for diagnosing pelvic lymph node metastases in melanoma patients with groin lymph node involvement have been published. ejso.com/article/S0748-…

Driving change for melanoma & skin cancer in Australia! Great to join @AMSCA, @Medison, @Solbari & partners at Parliament House for the BBQ lunch and @MSCAN’s first Thought Leadership Roundtable. #SkinCancerAwareness #Melanoma #MSCAN #ACD #AMSCA #Medison #Solbari #SkinHealth

🌞 Proud to join the melanoma & skin cancer community at Parliament House for the Start of Summer BBQ with Parliamentary Friends of Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness. Thank you MSCAN & Co-Chairs Jason Clare MP & Darren Chester MP. #SkinCancerAwareness #auspol #MSCAN #AMSCA

2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. Yet research shows young Australians are less inclined to protect themselves outdoors. Skin cancer is preventable—do the 5 steps when UV is 3+: Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide. ☀️ #SunSafety #SkinCancer

Missed the sessions? Don’t panic! Videos of the 2025 Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) Virtual Summit held on Saturday 8 November are coming soon. #AOMA25 #ocularmelanoma #uvealmelanoma #melanoma #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch

We’ve wrapped up an impactful day at the #SkinCancer Prevention & Early Detection event in Wellington. Great to meet Deputy PM David Seymour, Health Minister Simeon Brown, MPs Todd Stephenson, Sam Uffindel & Hon Peeni Henare. Thanks @SkinCancerColl

Attending the #SkinCancer Prevention & Early Detection event in Wellington, hosted by @SkinCancerColl. NZ has one of the highest rates globally. Today we’re here to raise awareness, promote prevention, and explore new research opportunities. #SkinCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection

🚨 It’s the final day of Fred’s trek in NZ! Let’s rally behind him and support ocular melanoma research 💙 Fred is trekking to raise funds for AOMA—help researchers develop new treatments & clinical trials for patients like Rachel’s family 🙏Donate here: …and-skin-cancer-trials.grassrootz.com/melanoma-and-s…

📢Calling all NZ Optometrists! We have CPD accreditation from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand for the 2025 Australasian Ocular Melanoma Alliance (AOMA) Virtual Summit, free on Sat 8 November 2025. Go to: masc.org.au/aoma-summit-20…

Each year, around 200 Australians are diagnosed with ocular melanoma - a rare and devastating eye cancer. Pledge your support by donating to Fred’s AOMA trek, raising valuable funds for ocular melanoma research! …and-skin-cancer-trials.grassrootz.com/melanoma-and-s… #OcularMelanoma #AOMA #NZTrekForHope