Australian Melanoma Research Foundation
Type | Charity |
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Focus | Research, improving survival rates for cancer sufferers, preventative measures |
Headquarters | Adelaide, Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Development Executive | Rachael Sporn |
Website |
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The Australian Melanoma Research Foundation is a not-for-profit charity in Australia which "provides funding for research and education into the causes, prevention and cure of melanoma and skin Cancer."[1] Established in 2007, the services that the Foundation provides to the public include a real time measurement of UV levels in Australian cities, free skin checks from qualified doctors at public events,[2][3] and a staff nurse who can be contacted by email address or phone for information, advice and support.[4]
The Foundation Development Executive is Rachael Sporn, a former pro basketball player who also played on Australia's Olympic team.[5] The Research Director is Brendon Coventry,[5] whose work on a melanoma vaccine and the immune cycle has been widely reported in Australian news media.[6][7][8]
The Foundation participates in various activities to raise funds and raise awareness of melanoma.[9]
References
- ↑ "Australian Melanoma Research Foundation - About Us". Melanomaresearch.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ↑ "Australian Melanoma Research Foundation - About Us". Melanomaresearch.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ↑ http://www.melanomaresearch.com.au/uploads/Rules%20for%20AMSCRF.pdf
- ↑ http://www.melanomaresearch.com.au/support-nurse.html
- 1 2 "Australian Melanoma Research Foundation - Our people". Melanomaresearch.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ↑ "Cancer sufferer Chris Brugger's family spend $16,000 every three weeks just to keep him alive". News.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ↑ "Melanoma expert urges research focus on cost-effective treatments". Abc.net.au. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ↑ "Budget Grants Regime Ignores Innovation Cancer Pioneer". The Australian. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
- ↑ "Rachael Sporn launches first SA march against skin cancer with help from Andrew Jarman and Luke Schenscher". Adelaidenow.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.