Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Sydney scientist behind ‘moon landing’ cancer vaccine wins top science prize

Long was recognized for research that lifted advanced melanoma survival from 5% to 50% and for a personalized mRNA vaccine trial.

Professor Georgina Long was cautious to discuss the melanoma vaccine trial given full results won’t be released until October, but described it as “absolute landmark, fork-in-the-road for cancer” ahead of being awarded the Eureka Prize for Scientific Research at the Australian Museum on Thursday night.

4 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal