AUSiMED is proud to share the achievements of Dr Gleb Kornev, who completed an intensive Melanoma Fellowship at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in October 2025. The fellowship — supported by AUSiMED — is a key step in preparing Dr Kornev to establish a new Melanoma and Skin Cancer Unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center (SZMC) in Jerusalem. The new Melanoma clinic will contribute to strengthening melanoma services nationally.
A Transformative Training Experience
At Peter Mac, Dr Kornev was immersed in high-volume melanoma clinics, multidisciplinary tumour boards, and clinical research meetings. He worked closely with world-leading clinicians, including Profs Shahneen Sandhu and Grant McArthur, and Dr Lavinia Spain, gaining exposure to the latest advances in melanoma treatment and clinical decision-making.
A significant focus of his clinical development involved the management of immune-related adverse events. Dr Kornev gained deep insights into monitoring, early intervention, and the role of multidisciplinary supportive care in ensuring patient safety.
Contributing to Research and Innovation
In addition to clinical training, Dr Kornev participated in research projects examining treatment approaches for melanoma patients with brain metastases and evaluating the safety and efficacy of immunotherapy in elderly patients. This strengthened his skills in clinical research and further deepened his commitment to evidence-based, translational practice.
Strengthening Melanoma Care for Israel’s Future
Dr Kornev reported,
“This fellowship has significantly accelerated my clinical expertise and shaped my vision for advancing melanoma care in Israel. Exposure to a large and diverse patient cohort at Peter Mac provided learning opportunities that would have taken years to gain locally.”
Acknowledgement
AUSiMED is grateful to our donor community that made this fellowship possible and to Professor Shahneen Sandhu and her colleagues at Peter Mac who generously provided this training opportunity.