 The centre viewed from the front door | |
| Mission | Medical research, patient care, education |
|---|---|
| Focus | Oncology research and cancer treatment |
| Location | 545 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne , , , Australia |
| Website | www |
The Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre is a medical centre and research institute in Melbourne, Australia. [1]
Construction of the centre began on 20 June 2022. The budget for the construction was A$152 million, with the state and federal government each contributing A$50 million. [2] Kane Constructions delivered the project. [3] The exterior of the building was designed by Lyons Architecture to look like a skin graft. [3]
The centre is named after Paula Fox, wife of Australian billionaire businessman Lindsay Fox, who financially contributed to the construction. [4]
The centre was officially opened on 19 April 2024 by Victorian premier Jacinta Allan and prime minister Anthony Albanese. [1]
The centre includes areas for delivering treatment to cancer patients, as well as laboratory spaces for cancer research. [5]
