World renowned cancer researcher Richard Scolyer dies aged 59 | ABC NEWS

Richard Scolyer, who undertook an experimental treatment for his highly aggressive brain cancer, has died at the age of 59.One of the world's top melanoma pathologists, Scolyer was diagnosed with IDH "wild" type glioblastoma in 2023 at age 56. He was 2024 Australian of the Year alongside his research partner Georgina Long, co-director at the Melanoma Institute of Australia. He leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking work that will help save the lives of many others. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVENote: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia