Richard Scolyer, melanoma scientist and doctor, dies at 59

What a great human being. What a great Australian. My deepest condolences to Richard’s family. www.smh.com.au/national/i-d-be-delighted-to-be-remembered-as-a-proud-everyday-aussie-who-gave-it-a-crack-20260607-p604n5.html pic.x.com/G6DCMea1NM

A great 🇦🇺 who proves we can do amazing things in this country. It’s people like Richard that make me proud to be an Aussie 🇦🇺 & have great hope for our future. Thinking of his friends & family. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-08/professor-richard-scolyer-dies-from-brain-cancer-aged-59/104442396?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link

RIP @ProfRAScolyer. A brilliant scientist, physician, and extraordinary human being. His willingness to turn his own #GBM diagnosis into a scientific mission inspired the cancer community worldwide. So much more work remains to be done. #Glioblastoma bbc.com/news/articles/c14yz5jg476o

Dr. Richard Scolyer was a phenomenal example of how pathologists can lead translational cancer research teams. He was vocal about his GBM journey, including being a coauthor on a paper describing an experimental Rx approach to his own case. Rest in peace www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03512-1