Australia invests $152.4 M to nationally boost melanoma care and research
April 24, 2024 | Wednesday | News
To further improve access to clinical trials, new technology and emerging therapies
The Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre, a partnership between Monash University, The Alfred and Minderoo Foundation, is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients.
Based at The Alfred on St Kilda Road, the world-class melanoma and cancer treatment and research centre officially opened on Friday 19 April by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.
The new $152.4 million facility will deliver lifesaving clinical trials, research and care under one roof, heralding a new era in cancer care.
Professor Sharon Pickering, Monash University Vice-Chancellor and President, said Monash has a proud history of partnering with The Alfred in medical research that changes lives.
The Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre includes:
- Modern and welcoming treatment and consultation spaces for patients, including day therapy treatment chairs overlooking Melbourne’s iconic St Kilda Road and tranquil gardens.
- A Wellness Centre, providing a dedicated home for respite, education and support services for patients, their families and carers.
- A hub for clinical trials – enabling patients to receive access to cutting-edge treatment in the same location.
- Integrated precision technology, promoting early detection of melanoma and connecting regional and rural patients with the very best of care.
- On-site research laboratories, allowing patients to benefit from advancements in medicine as soon as possible; and
- World-class research and training facilities, attracting the brightest and best minds in cancer care.
