Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59

Published June 7, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023

Prof Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, has died at the age of 59.

Details

Scolyer’s family shared a statement the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert penned before his final stages of illness.

Continue reading...

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

Related Articles