Australian Melanoma Research Foundation

Australian Melanoma Research Foundation
Type Charity
Focus Research, improving survival rates for cancer sufferers, preventative measures
Headquarters Adelaide, Australia
Area served
Australia
Development Executive
 Rachael Sporn
Website www.melanomaresearch.com.au

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]

Melanoma Awareness Day at Lameroo, SA, during the local football season.

The Foundation participates in various activities to raise funds and raise awareness of melanoma.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Australian Melanoma Research Foundation - About Us". Melanomaresearch.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  2. ↑ "Australian Melanoma Research Foundation - About Us". Melanomaresearch.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  3. ↑ http://www.melanomaresearch.com.au/uploads/Rules%20for%20AMSCRF.pdf
  4. ↑ http://www.melanomaresearch.com.au/support-nurse.html
  5. 1 2 "Australian Melanoma Research Foundation - Our people". Melanomaresearch.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  6. ↑ "Cancer sufferer Chris Brugger's family spend $16,000 every three weeks just to keep him alive". News.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  7. ↑ "Melanoma expert urges research focus on cost-effective treatments". Abc.net.au. 2014-04-14. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  8. ↑ "Budget Grants Regime Ignores Innovation Cancer Pioneer". The Australian. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  9. ↑ "Rachael Sporn launches first SA march against skin cancer with help from Andrew Jarman and Luke Schenscher". Adelaidenow.com.au. Retrieved 2016-01-20.


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