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The former Australian of the Year and pioneering cancer researcher, passed away from brain cancer on Sunday evening.

Richard was a world-leading melanoma pathologist and cancer researcher.

And after his own aggressive brain cancer was diagnosed in 2023, Richard volunteered to be 'patient zero' in an experimental medical approach, which applied some of the discoveries he and his team had made in melanoma treatment. 

Richard credited much of his determination, optimism, and humility, to his childhood in Tasmania.

Sarah spoke with Richard in 2024

Further Information 

Richard's memoir is called Brainstorm

This episode of Conversations explores cancer research, melanoma treatment, brain tumour, neurosurgery, recovery. radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, Australian of the Year, death, grief, terminal illness, pioneering research, family.