melanoma

Woman wearing hat in bikini at the beach in the sun. Skin is tanned with moles.

Melanotan-II may give you a tan, but that’s not all.

Person receiving vaccination

Clinical trial results for a new melanoma vaccine are promising, but UNSW Sydney experts say key questions still need to be answered.

Shoppers queue outside wearing face masks because of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated headlines on the UNSW Newsroom this year, but readers also wanted to know more about research in other health areas.

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Researchers have discovered that a drug used to control parasitic infections can be used to inhibit melanoma growth and spread in mice.

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A new psychological intervention has been shown to significantly reduce melanoma survivors’ fear of their cancer returning, according to UNSW-led research published today.

Solarium inside

Generation Y is becoming more complacent about the risk of melanoma and other types of skin cancer, according to a UNSW researcher.