Immunotherapy trailblazer Georgina Long on the hidden ingredients in cancer medicine

Every scientist dreams of a breakthrough — a new discovery that will change everything. Professor Georgina Long is someone who has done it — as a pioneer of life saving cancer treatments. So what are the ingredients for breakthroughs to occur? And why are the conditions that can lead to new discoveries under threat right now? The 2026 Ann Moyal lecture When groundbreaking cancer treatments save 50% of patients, what happens to the other half? was recorded at the National Library of Australia on 19 March 2026. Speakers Professor Georgina Long Medical Director of the Melanoma Institute of Australia Chair of Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, University of Sydney Co-recipient (with Professor Richard Scolyer) of the 2024 Australian of the Year Award Further information: Patient Zero - Richard Scolyer - Australian Story 2024 Dr Richard Scolyer speaks on his fight with brain cancer - ABC 730, 30 October 2025