6th National Myeloma Scientific Workshop
The Myeloma Australia 2026 Scientific Workshop will be held on 1–2 May 2026 at Novotel Melbourne on Collins, bringing together experts to explore the next steps on the path to cure.
Next Steps on the Path to Cure
May 1-2, 2026
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
270 Collins St,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Myeloma Australia is proud to announce the 2026 Scientific Workshop, taking place on May 1–2, 2026, at Novotel on Collins in Melbourne, Victoria.
This year’s theme, Next Steps on the Path to Cure, will bring together healthcare professionals, scientists, and researchers to explore the latest advancements in myeloma care.
Day 1 will open in the evening from 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm with a session focused on clinical trials, followed by a delegate dinner for networking and collaboration.
Day 2 offers a full-day program from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm featuring cutting-edge scientific research and innovative approaches to treatment and the path to cure. Our lineup includes leading national and international experts, showcasing advancements in myeloma research and care.
Early-bird tickets are now sold out. Make sure to secure your place today!
Novotel on Collins is conveniently located 400 metres from Flinders Street Railway Station and there are many accommodation options in the area.
For on-site accomodation with Novotel, please book via this link.
Directions to the venue are on their website.
Programme
| Time (AEST) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Welcome / The MM research landscape in Australia | Myeloma Australia CEO Mr. Mark Henderson — MSAG Chair Prof. Simon Harrison |
| 17:30–18:00 | MRDR update and current research projects | Prof. Andrew Spencer |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | AMaRC Current and Upcoming Trials | Prof. Hang Quach |
| 18:30 | ALLG Current and Upcoming Trials | Dr. Georgia McCaughan |
| Time (AEST) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 19:00 – 21:30 | Welcome Dinner and Panel Discussion | Mr. Mark Henderson, Prof. Simon Harrison, Dr. Nicholas Weber, Prof. Andrew Spencer, Dr. Suzanne Trudel, Dr Charlotte Palwyn |
Session Chair: TBC
| Time (AEST) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Functional genomic approaches to novel treatment target identification | Dr Jacqueline Noll |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Novel disease markers | Dr. Durga Mithraprabhu |
| 09:30 – 9:45 | TBC | TBC |
| 09:45 – 10:00 | Q&A Panel |
Session Chair: TBC
| Time (AEST) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Mechanisms of extramedullary myeloma | Dr. Nick Bingham |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Microenvironmental factors affecting CART function | TBC |
| 11:30 – 11:45 | TBC | TBC |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | TBC | TBC |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | TBC | TBC |
| Q&A Panel |
Session Chair: TBC
| Time (AEST) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Elranatamab | TBC |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Belantamab | GSK representatives |
| 11:40 – 12:10 | Cilta-cel | TBC |
| 12:10 – 12:30 | Building CAR-T–ready hospitals: nursing protocols, escalation frameworks, and workforce capability | Ms. Cassie Abbott |
Session Chair: TBC
| Time (AEST) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 13:30–14:30 | Research priorities and unanswered questions in the era of BCMA immunotherapy | Dr. Suzanne Trudel |
| 14:30–14:50 | TBC | TBC |
| 14:50–15:00 | Q&A Panel |
Session Chair: TBC
| Time (AEST) | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 15:30 – 16:15 | Understanding treatment resistance and optimising treatment duration | Dr. Charlotte Pawlyn |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Evidence based MRD | Prof Andrew Spencer |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Q&A Panel | |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Award presentation / Event Close |
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