Melanoma Insights for Professionals

• Integrating AI in melanoma care

  In this episode of Melanoma Insights for Professionals, we explore the cutting-edge role of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing melanoma.Join Dermatologists Prof Pascale Guitera and Prof Victoria Mar and Pathologist Dr Nigel Mayer as they unpack how AI is transforming clinical practice—from lesion detection and triage to deep learning in pathology and improving clinical education. Discover the promise, limitations and ethical considerations of integrating AI into dermatology and pathology, and hear what's next on the horizon for both clinicians and patients.This podcast is suitable for multidisciplinary specialists, primary care physicians, researchers and other healthcare professionals.SPEAKERSProf Pascale Guitera - Dermatologist and Education Committee Chair, Melanoma Institute Australia | Director, Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Prof Victoria Mar - Director, Victorian Melanoma Service at The Alfred | Professor of DermatoOncology, the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash UniversityDr Nigel Maher - Pathologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Chair of the AI Working Group, Royal College of Pathologists of AustralasiaPlease note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (May 2025) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from BMS, MSD and HEINE.For more practice-changing clinical education, visit the Melanoma Education Portal.

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• The future of melanoma detection and management: Perspectives from world-leading clinicians

  In this special podcast recorded from the 2024 Australasian Melanoma Conference, we hear from our international keynote speakers, Prof Susan Swetter and Prof Olivier Michelin, about what excites them in the field of melanoma research. Interviewed by AMC2024 Co-Chairs, Prof Georgina Long AO and Prof Richard Scolyer AO, our guests provide their multidisciplinary perspectives and highlight the importance of working together to make an impact in melanoma prevention and patient care. Dermatologist Prof Swetter discusses the evolving role of AI in dermatology and the clinical diagnosis of melanoma, and highlights the opportunity for improved prevention strategies in the US to reduce the incidence of melanoma. Prof Michelin explores how we’re tackling advanced melanoma, in particular to maximize our current treatment tools and manage drug toxicities. He also discusses expanding access to neoadjuvant therapies and the potential of TIL therapies, alongside AI advancements in histopathological diagnosis to personalise treatment approaches. This podcast is suitable for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and researchers. SPEAKERS Prof Georgina Long AO - Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney |2024 Joint Australian of the Year Prof Richard Scolyer AO - Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Pathologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Senior Staff Specialist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Clinical Professor, The University of Sydney |2024 Joint Australian of the Year Prof Susan Swetter - Professor of Dermatology, Co-Director of the Pigmented Lesion/Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Programs, Stanford University Medical Center and Cancer Institute | Chair, National Comprehensive Cancer Network Melanoma Panel Prof Olivier Michelin - Chair, Department of Oncology and the Precision Oncology Service, Geneva University Hospital | Co-Director, Swiss Cancer Centre Léman| Vice-Coordinator, Translational Research Centre in Onco-Hematology Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (October 2024) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia. MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE.

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• Unveiling melanoma research: Shaping the future with innovative research infrastructure

  Comprehensive infrastructure is essential to driving research progress and improving patient care. In this podcast, A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng leads an insightful discussion on the groundbreaking research infrastructure that underpins the many groundbreaking achievements at Melanoma Institute Australia. The discussion highlights the Institute’s clinical trial program, translational research, biospecimen bank and melanoma research database, offering a closer look at the critical elements driving progress. This podcast is suitable for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, researchers and clinical trials staff. SPEAKERS A/Prof Sydney Ch’ng - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Head & Neck Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia | Associate Professor of Surgery, The University of Sydney Prof Helen Rizos - Cancer Cell Biologist and Research Lead in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University | Faculty Member, Melanoma Institute Australia A/Prof Serigne Lo - Senior Biostatistician, Melanoma Institute Australia | Associate Professor of Biostatistics, The University of Sydney Maria Gonzalez - Director of Clinical Care, Melanoma Institute Australia Dr Nicole Caixeiro - Head of the Biospecimen Bank, Melanoma Institute Australia Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (August 2024) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia. LINKS 2024 Australasian Melanoma Conference Melanoma Education Program MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE.

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• Transforming cancer care: Neoadjuvant therapy and trials in melanoma care

  Neoadjuvant immunotherapy is transforming patient care in the field of melanoma. New research recently presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is set to change melanoma treatment protocols globally, and likely to have significant impact on treatment for other cancers too. In this podcast, A/Prof Matt Carlino leads an engaging discussion with MIA’s Prof Georgina Long AO, A/Prof Alex Menzies and A/Prof Alex van Akkooi as they discuss the pivotal results from the NADINA trial and how this will undoubtedly change the standard of care for Stage III melanoma patients. They also discuss the practical implications for implementing this treatment regime, including relevant patient populations, toxicity, impacts for surgery and future directions. This podcast is suitable for Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Pathologists, Researchers, GPs Oncology Nurses and other healthcare professionals. It is produced by Melanoma Institute Australia. SPEAKERS A/Prof Matteo Carlino - Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia, Westmead and Blacktown Hospitals | Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Sydney Prof Georgina Long AO - Co-Medical Director, Melanoma Institute Australia | Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney A/Prof Alexander Menzies - Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore and Mater Hospitals | Associate Professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Sydney A/Prof Alexander van Akkooi - Associate Professor in Melanoma Surgical Oncology, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The University of Sydney PUBLICATIONS Blank C, Lucas MW, Scolyer RA, et al. Neoadjuvant Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Resectable Stage III Melanoma. N Engl J Med 2024. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2402604 Patel SP, Othus M, Chen Y, et al. Neoadjuvant–Adjuvant or Adjuvant-Only Pembrolizumab in Advanced Melanoma. N Engl J Med 2023;388:813-823. FURTHER EDUCATION Podcast: Neoadjuvant immunotherapy: Revolutionising melanoma treatment Video: The critical role of standardised pathological assessment in neoadjuvant therapy for melanoma: A guide for Pathologists Conference: 2024 Australasian Melanoma Conference Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (2024) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia. MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE.

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• Current and emerging biomarkers for melanoma care

  Biomarkers are revolutionising our understanding of melanoma by providing valuable information about a patient's unique tumour characteristics which can help guide clinical decision making. In this podcast, A/Prof Alex Menzies leads a multidisciplinary discussion on the current state of biomarker application and future prospects of biomarkers in melanoma care. They discuss emerging liquid biomarkers, such as ctDNA, MIA’s personalised immunotherapy platform that is trying to predict the likelihood of response and select patients for treatment, and the role of the gut microbiome as a potential biomarker in response and toxicity. This podcast from Melanoma Institute Australia is suitable for Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Researchers, GPs and other healthcare professionals. LINKS: 2024 Australasian Melanoma Conference Melanoma Risk Prediction Tools Melanoma Education Portal SPEAKERS A/Prof Alexander Menzies - Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal North Shore and Mater Hospitals | Associate Professor of Melanoma Medical Oncology, The University of Sydney A/Prof Ines Silva - Medical Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Blacktown Hospital | Research Scientist, Melanoma Institute Australia and The University of Sydney Prof Helen Rizos - Cancer Cell Biologist and Research Lead in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University | Faculty Member, Melanoma Institute Australia A/Prof James Wilmott - Senior Scientist, Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney| Faculty Member, Melanoma Institute Australia Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (April 2024) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia. MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, BMS and HEINE.

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