Clinical trials pilot program a gamechanger for regional patients
If it weren’t for clinical trials, Gippsland’s Steve Wadey says he wouldn’t be alive today.
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Professor Catriona McLean, Head of Anatomical Pathology
Jan 2019 - Officer (AO) in the General Division of The Order of Australia
For distinguished service to medicine in the field of academic and clinical neuropathology, and as a role model and mentor.
Profesor Kelly - After founding the Victorian Melanoma Service in 1994, dermatologist Prof Kelly went on to lead the service until 2018.
Jan 2018 - Member of Order of Australia
Prof. Kelly received the award for significant service to medicine through the management and treatment of melanoma, as a clinician and administrator, and to education.
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(2021), JID Innovations, 2(1), 100074
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(2021), ACTA DERM-VENEREOL, 101(9), adv00548
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If it weren’t for clinical trials, Gippsland’s Steve Wadey says he wouldn’t be alive today.
A world-class melanoma and cancer centre at The Alfred is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients, and boost research.
Living amongst the highest rates of melanoma in the world, Australians are being urged to become more familiar with their skin and ‘be all over melanoma’ this Check for Spots Day.