Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
Renowned Australian pathologist and cancer researcher Professor Richard Scolyer has passed away at age 59 following a battle with grade-four glioblastoma. A pioneer in immunotherapy, Scolyer gained international attention for his experimental treatment journey and his role as the 2024 Australian of the Year.
Why it matters
Scolyer's legacy includes transformative advancements in melanoma treatment and a highly public, courageous documentation of his own experimental cancer therapy, which provided critical data for future glioblastoma research.
Dr Richard Scolyer, the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert, was diagnosed with grade-four inoperable brain cancer. Photograph: James Gourley/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Dr Richard Scolyer, the eminent pathologist and melanoma expert, was diagnosed with grade-four inoperable brain cancer. Photograph: James Gourley/The Guardian Australia news Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59 Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023
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