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Lifting up patients through community engagement and research to unlock the cure to melanoma of all types.

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Join Us In Our Mission To Cure Melanoma

The MRF’s mission is to eradicate melanoma by accelerating medical research while educating and advocating for the melanoma community.

Why We Fight.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

8,290+

Melanoma claims the lives of over 8,290 Americans every year

25-30

Leading cause of cancer death in young women ages 25 – 30

90%

9 out of 10 cases are considered to be preventable

Our Impact

Funding Melanoma Research

27

Clinical Trials

132

Grants With New Collaborations

276

Published Articles

591

Webinars & Presentations

Medical Student Award

Kaden Thomas

2024

A Barbershop Intervention to Improve Melanoma Detection in Rural US

Medical Student Award

Hannah Riva

2024

A bilingual patient education community program for melanoma prevention

Career Development Award

Pietro Berico, PhD, MS

2024

A gene regulatory network driving melanoma immune evasion

Established Investigator Award

Kazuko Nishikura, PhD

2024

ADAR1 Inhibitor: Novel Therapeutic for Melanoma & Immunotherapy Resistance

Medical Student Award

Nathan Shen

2024

Addressing Disparities in Melanoma Outcomes

Career Development Award

Michael Heiferman, MD

2024

Assessment of Uveal Melanoma Using Machine Learning

Medical Student Award

Sach Thakker

2024

BRAF Induced MT-UPR Informs The Melanoma Immune Landscape and Survival

Pilot Proposal

Lilit Karapetyan, MD, MS

2024

CD40L-augmented tumor infiltrating lymphocyte expansion from core biopsies

Career Development Award

Prashanthi Dharanipragada, PhD, MSc

2024

Complex Genomic Rearrangements Driving Sub-Clonal Melanoma Evolution

Medical Student Award

Alondra Valencia

2024

Design of sun protection/melanoma prevention materials in LatinX caregivers

Feb 09, 2025

Miles for Melanoma Miami, FL

Feb 18, 2025

Ask the Expert: Stronger Together – Navigating Melanoma Caregiving and Support Services

Feb 09, 2025

Miles for Melanoma Miami, FL

Feb 18, 2025

Ask the Expert: Stronger Together – Navigating Melanoma Caregiving and Support Services

Feb 21, 2025 – Feb 23, 2025

Pediatric Melanoma Family Retreat Weekend

Mar 02, 2025 – Mar 04, 2025

2025 Advocacy Days

Apr 05, 2025

Fred Hutch Cancer Center Patient Symposium

All Events

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Find a Treatment Center

Although the MRF cannot recommend a specific doctor, clinic or clinical trial, the Melanoma Treatment Center Finder and Clinical Trial Finder will help you find an experienced melanoma treatment team, as well as give you the opportunity to explore clinical trials. Did you know that clinical trials are often viewed as the best treatment option for Stage II, III and IV melanoma patients? Please remember to use this information as a starting point in your search for a healthcare team that best meets your needs. All information regarding your treatment should be discussed with your healthcare professional.

Patient Resources

The MRF is committed to providing the most up-to-date education and support resources for melanoma patients and their loved ones.