AMSCA is a sector-wide voice for the peak consumer, research & clinical organisations working to improve outcomes for people affected by melanoma and skin cancer.

Consumer Representative

Melanoma Research Victoria (MRV) is an award-winning collaborative research program that engages with all stakeholders, including patients; carers; researchers; clinicians; government; and industry, to improve outcomes for melanoma patients. Its multi-faceted organisation includes six key components:Clinical cohort recruited from five key Victorian melanoma clinics;Clinical data and biospecimens generously donated by the cohort participants;Governance Committee and Administrative… Show more Melanoma Research Victoria (MRV) is an award-winning collaborative research program that engages with all stakeholders, including patients; carers; researchers; clinicians; government; and industry, to improve outcomes for melanoma patients. Its multi-faceted organisation includes six key components:Clinical cohort recruited from five key Victorian melanoma clinics;Clinical data and biospecimens generously donated by the cohort participants;Governance Committee and Administrative staff;Consumer Reference Group (CRG);Clinical and non-clinical researchers conducting quality collaborative research locally, nationally and internationally;Collaborative relationships with the wider melanoma community, the public, pharmaceutical companies and government. Show less

Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials (MASC Trials) is Australia and New Zealand’s collaborative trials group specialising in investigator-initiated melanoma and skin cancer research. Working with leading researchers and institutions locally and around the globe, MASC Trials develops, conducts, and publishes research and clinical trials that improve how we diagnose and treat melanoma and skin cancer.Member of Scientific Advisory Committee.https://www.masc.org.au/

ACEMID Consumer Working Group

The Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4) was established in February 2009. The expertise of our members covers all aspects of the cancer continuum from prevention to palliative care. Our community advisory group contributes to all of our activities, providing advice on research concepts and future directions from a consumer perspective.Our vision is:To prevent cancer in the community. To improve care and outcomes for people affected by cancer.To… Show more The Primary Care Collaborative Cancer Clinical Trials Group (PC4) was established in February 2009. The expertise of our members covers all aspects of the cancer continuum from prevention to palliative care. Our community advisory group contributes to all of our activities, providing advice on research concepts and future directions from a consumer perspective.Our vision is:To prevent cancer in the community. To improve care and outcomes for people affected by cancer.To influence health care policy. To promote best practice cancer care. Show less

Member of VCB Strategic Advisory Group

The VCB is a not-for-profit consortium of tissue banks, supported by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Cancer Agency.Our purpose is to provide high quality, ethically obtained biospecimens to support research that will eventually lead to improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment.https://www.viccancerbiobank.org.au/

CCV aims to reduce cancer deaths and improve quality of life for people living with cancer while empowering the community by leading and integrating research with our prevention, support and advocacy work. http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/strategic-plan

The Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) is a population-based cancer registry aiming to provide comprehensive, accurate and timely information for cancer control. Currently, about 240 hospitals and 30 pathology laboratories notify us of cancer cases. Cancer screening registers are also required to notify us of all cancers.The VCR is recognised as an innovative leader in the collection and provision of data for cancer control nationally and internationally. As per Terms of Reference, stepped… Show more The Victorian Cancer Registry (VCR) is a population-based cancer registry aiming to provide comprehensive, accurate and timely information for cancer control. Currently, about 240 hospitals and 30 pathology laboratories notify us of cancer cases. Cancer screening registers are also required to notify us of all cancers.The VCR is recognised as an innovative leader in the collection and provision of data for cancer control nationally and internationally. As per Terms of Reference, stepped down this year. Show less

MPA is an independent, not for profit organisation committed to providing information, support and representation to the more than 15,000 people diagnosed with melanoma in Australia each year. Our activities include patient education forums, national support helpline, support groups, both face to face and online as well as informative patient materials that are available online and in printed format.

Assisted with research grant proposals with the main focus being to bring research findings to the clinical setting.https://www.wehi.edu.au/about

This was established to increase awareness and participation in clinical trials through the provision of consumer-friendly information and resources.http://trials.cancervic.org.au/