<p>Every scientist dreams of a breakthrough — a new discovery that will change everything. Professor Georgina Long is someone who has done it — as a pioneer of life saving cancer treatments. So what are the ingredients for breakthroughs to occur? And why are the conditions that can lead to new discoveries under threat right now?</p><p><a href="https://www.library.gov.au/whats-on/events/2026-ann-moyal-lecture-professor-georgina-long-ao">The 2026 Ann Moyal lecture</a> When groundbreaking cancer treatments save 50% of patients, what happens to the other half? was recorded at the <a href="https://www.library.gov.au/">National Library of Australia</a> on 19 March 2026.</p><p>Speakers</p><p><a href="https://melanoma.org.au/news/team/professor-georgina-long-ao/">Professor Georgina Long</a>Medical Director of the <a href="https://melanoma.org.au/">Melanoma Institute of Australia</a>Chair of Melanoma Medical Oncology and Translational Research, <a href="https://profiles.sydney.edu.au/georgina.long">University of Sydney</a>Co-recipient (with Professor Richard Scolyer) of the <a href="https://australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/professor-georgina-long-ao-and-professor-richard-scolyer-ao">2024 Australian of the Year Award</a></p><p>Further information:</p><p><a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2402Q007S00">Patient Zero - Richard Scolyer</a> - Australian Story 2024</p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-30/dr-richard-scolyer-speaks-on-his-fight-with-brain-cancer/105953964">Dr Richard Scolyer speaks on his fight with brain cancer</a> - ABC 730, 30 October 2025</p>